Program Analyst - Oncology

Summary

The incumbent serves as the Oncology Data Program Analyst for the VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System with pathology, medical and surgical oncology services, and a research program affiliate with a major medical school. The work of the position supports the care and treatment given to patients with malignant conditions and certain benign CNS tumors. The incumbent manages and reports oncology data using a variety of national standards, established reference materials, and databases.

Duties

**This announcement will open until October 13 OR the point at which the system receives the first 50 applications, whichever comes first. Due to the potential of a high volume of applicants, not all applicants may receive consideration. **Duties include but are not limited to: Assurance of compliance and implementation with regulatory requirements of accreditation bodies including American College of Surgeons, local administration, VISN, JCAHO, and other accreditation bodies as determined by appropriate authorities and national directives. Works with the Cancer Program Manager and/or Cancer Committee Chair while creating/updating hospital policies, creation of sub-committees, documenting and reporting findings to appropriate personnel. The incumbent must continually review guidelines and directives issued by these programs and other governing agencies and authorities to ensure on-going facility-wide compliance with them. Uses a variety of software programs to retrieve, track and analyze pertinent data from the oncology patient database and other web-based programs. Curates, analyzes, compiles, consolidates, reviews and edits information relevant to cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, clinical trial participation and disease surveillance. Analyses are regarding quality of cancer care, utilization patterns, clinical outcomes, performance measures/monitors, patient demographics, incidence, and workload capture. Monitors cost of operations when contract services are utilized to provide leadership guidance on hiring actions as long-term strategic objective. Interprets and presents data gained from various federal and non-federal sources. Continually monitors data quality for compliance to ensure compliance with VHA standards, program goals and objectives are met. Communicates with a wide variety of professionals and departments either written or orally using extensive understanding of applicable medical terminology as it relates to diagnosis, staging, classification and treatment of cancer and certain benign CNS conditions. Prepares various reports to effectively assess organization-wide progress towards established goals. Attends meetings and presents prepared analytical briefings, exhibits, charts, reports, and other narrative and statistical material relevant to the program's objectives as required by the Cancer Committee. Monitor cancer committee processes and procedures regarding oncology data management standards, implemented to improve patient care and to verify compliance with requirements. Incumbent prepares meeting reports and ensures appropriate documentation in compliance with local and national standards regarding oncology data management. The incumbent collaborates with the Cancer Program Manager and Cancer Committee Chair to compile, edit, publish, and disseminate a quarterly and annual reports. Participates in local and national quality improvement initiatives and collaboratives related to cancer prevention, diagnosis, care, and disease surveillance. Monitor case finding data sources, case ascertainment processes, and adhering with guidelines of: International Classification of Disease Oncology, current CoC standards manual for oncology data management (relevant to diagnosis year), current site specific prognostic factors manual, SEER Extent of Disease, SEER Hematopoietic Database, multiple primary/multiple histology rules pertinent to diagnosis year, CAP protocols and NAACCR standards. Experience in cancer registry data submissions, performs quality auditing activities based on State, National, and Commission on Cancer standards and protocol Other duties as assigned 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 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Telework/AD Hoc: Employee will be assigned a space at a VA Hospital located nearest to their location. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst - Oncology/PD13484A and PD13485A Requirements

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 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, 10/20/2026. 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-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09The 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. Preferred experience: Current national board certification through National Cancer Registrar's Association (NCRA) with minimum of 1 year of experience; 5 years experience preferred. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience GS-09: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: extensive knowledge of medical terminology related to the classification, diagnosis, staging and treatment of cancer and the multidisciplinary approach to cancer prevention and treatment; demonstrated experience with the organization, missions and functions, projects and programs of hospital and central oncology registry databases; skilled in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to meet standards; experience in the structure and required content of multidisciplinary cancer conference standards; expert knowledge of clinical and managerial plans, policies, and programs. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, successfully completed two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a related field, or possess a LL.B or J.D. if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. (Transcript Required). OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond the first year in a related field may be used to qualify applicants for the GS-09 level. (Transcript Required). Specialized Experience GS-11: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: extensive knowledge of medical terminology related to the classification, diagnosis, staging and treatment of cancer and the multidisciplinary approach to cancer prevention and treatment; demonstrated experience with the organization, missions and functions, projects and programs of hospital and central oncology registry databases; plans, schedules, and provides oversight and auditing of data submissions based on standards and requirements; expert knowledge of a wide range of procedures, methods, and concepts related to data acquisition, analysis and retrieval to process and make appropriate recommendations; skilled in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to meet standards; experience in the structure and required content of multidisciplinary cancer conference standards; expert knowledge of clinical and managerial plans, policies, and programs OR Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a related field or LL.M., if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. (Transcript Required). OR Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond the first two years in a related field may be used to qualify applicants for the GS-11 level. (Transcript Required). 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. 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

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. How You Will Be Evaluated

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following Competencies for this position: Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Your experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Resume Other 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. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. 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/.