Program Analyst

Summary

This position is in the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness (USW(P&R)), Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Health Affairs (ASW(HA)), DoW/Department of Veterans Affairs Collaboration Office (DVCO). The ASW(HA) is responsible for the effective execution of the DOW medical mission which is to provide and maintain readiness, medical services, and support to members of the Armed Forces during military operations.

Duties

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:. Supports development and execution of the VA-DoW Joint Strategic Plan by integrating transition-related equities, coordinating supporting analyses, and tracking cross-cutting actions across executive governance bodies and collaborative initiatives. Coordinates enterprise activities supporting Service Treatment Records (STR) timeliness, records transfer, healthcare information sharing, and continuity of care; analyzes performance data to identify trends, systemic barriers, and operational risks affecting disability claims processing and transition outcomes. Develops Department positions, executive correspondence, briefing materials, information papers, decision memoranda, annual reports, Congressional responses, and strategic analyses; represents DVCO in interagency working groups and executive forums. Serves as a Program Analyst and DVCO's principal advisor for transition integration, healthcare continuity, STRs, and transition data-sharing activities. Facilitates collaboration among organizations with differing statutory authorities and program responsibilities; identifies enterprise issues and operational risks, develops coordinated recommendations, and supports implementation of senior-leader decisions. Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to: Conduct program evaluations and analytical studies to assess the effectiveness of collaborative initiatives, recommend process and information-sharing improvements, and strengthen interagency coordination. Support executive oversight of records modernization, interoperability, and transition data-sharing initiatives through strategic analysis, performance reporting, and enterprise coordination. Recommend enterprise-level improvements that enhance governance and performance while respecting the statutory authorities and operational responsibilities of partner organizations. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave. Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. For entry at the GS-13 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in the Federal Service.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience. How You Will Be Evaluated

SME Panel: Human Resources will review applicants for eligibility, and then forward eligible resumes to a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel for determination of qualifications. Eligible candidates determined to be qualified by the SME Panel will be certified for further consideration. Your eligibility and qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment(s) required for this position (if applicable). If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Communication Manages and Organizes Information Stakeholder Management Strategic Planning Strategic Thinking Other Information

Probationary Periods: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ 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 an online application, you may request an alternative application. Please send an email to the following address for information on how to obtain an alternative application: [email protected] Reemployed Annuitants: Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants (DODI 1400.25, volume 300). http://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/ Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.