Management & Program Analyst

Summary The incumbent serves as the Management and Program Analyst (VHA IT Governance Analyst) within the Veterans Health Administration, Strategic Investment Management, Investment Governance Services Office. The VHA IT Governance Analyst manages all aspects of the VHA IT Governance process within the direct purview of the VHA Information Technology Committee (ITC), including policy development, strategic planning actions, and keeps stakeholders and leadership informed of activities and progress. Responsibilities Major duties include but are not limited to: Supports the VHA Information Technology Committee (ITC), serving as a committee coordinator Assesses the resultant impact on the strategic goals of the ITC and reccomends approaches to aligning the ITC wit VA and VHA guidance Collaborates with the Health IT Strategy Sub-Committee (HITSSC), the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) Chief Health Informatics (VCHI) Sub-Committee, and the four Capability Management Boards (CMB) (Clinical, Business, Research and Education, and Data Resource and Analytics) Collaborates with external stakeholders, establishing direct relationships through direct meetings, working with staff and through virtual channels. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 08:00-04:30p Compressed/Flexible: May be available Telework: Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Will be required to report to either a VA Facility. Agency/VA approved leased space, or anyfederal buildingdesignated by VA unless an approved exemption is granted. Virtual: This position may be authorized for Virtual Work. Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA employees that are already subject to the return to the in-person work mandate in their current position. Definition of Virtual Work: Employee works outside of original hiring duty station at a VA-owned or leased space. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in-person work unless they are approved for an exception or an exemption. Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a tentative job offer, but before a final job offer. Position Description/PD#: Management & Program Analyst/PD772240 and PD772360 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/11/2026 Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. For a GS-14 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-13. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: GS13 Specialized Experience: Knowledgeable in VA and VHA policies, procedures, and governance guidelines, with proven ability to interpret and apply these principles to support committee operations and program oversight. Demonstrated experience conducting analytical work that aligns programs with organizational goals, coordinating inputs for governance bodies, preparing materials for leadership briefings, and contributing to routine program or portfolio evaluations. Brings strong presenting skills, effectively briefing senior VA leaders and communicating complex information clearly, while coordinating with stakeholders across the organization and providing advice and support to the VHA Information Technology Governance bodies as a senior committee coordinator. GS14 Specialized Experience: Highly experienced in conducting strategic assessments of enterprise-level health information technology portfolios and providing insight that shapes long term organizational strategy, resource decisions, and committee coordination. Demonstrated mastery of VA and VHA governance policies, procedures, and guidelines, applying this knowledge to oversee complex enterprise health technology initiatives, lead governance secretariat, and advise senior leadership on impacts and priorities. Possesses exceptional presenting skills and extensive experience briefing executive level committees, engaging senior VA leaders, and collaborating with interdisciplinary and external partners. Expertly provides advice and senior level coordination support to the VHA Information Technology Governance bodies, ensuring effective oversight and informed decision-making. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.