The Primary Purpose of the Position is: The QPS Management and Program Analyst serves as an integral member of the core interdisciplinary QPS team facilitating and enhancing the Analytics and Information Management (AIM) system, conducting studies designed to improve process efficiency and cost efficiency in healthcare operations including feasibility studies, cost/benefit analyses, FTEE/productivity analyses, case mix analyses, etc.
Duties include but not limited to: The incumbent serves as an analyst for the QPS systems, in support of QPS and Executive functions, responsible for establishing and planning the implementation and ongoing management in the support of improvement and decisions within the health care system.
It serves as a decision support system which provides executive management, clinical leaders and program managers with information regarding patient care outcomes and/or processes (quality and safety) combined with utilization of resources (value).
Incumbent develops databases that support benchmarking of data including financial data, patient populations and workload and is responsible for the design and development of all reports and databases translating data into meaningful management information which is made available to a wide variety of constituents, including oversight bodies and stakeholders.
These databases and special studies produce information that help evaluate/analyze, on a quantitative or qualitative basis, the effectiveness of programs in meeting established goals and objectives. Incumbent ensures the accuracy of information delivered and that reports are tested, critiqued and updated according to established update frequency.
Incumbent reviews existing policies, procedures and reports relating to the capture of information in order to give management accurate and usable data and educates health care system staff and other VA personnel on information system data requirements and application of the data generated. The incumbent maintains an effective working relationship with other facility management staff in coordinating cross-organizational activities and information.
Incumbent conducts special studies and analyses as requested, including feasibility studies, cost/benefit analyses, FTEE/productivity analyses, case mix analyses, etc., identifies and evaluates data elements needed for these studies (e.g., VISTA, VSSC, etc.), and submits findings, results and recommendations in a timely, concise and accurate manner.
The incumbent is responsible for conducting studies designed to improved process efficiency and cost efficiency in healthcare operations. This position requires in-depth knowledge of VHA/healthcare operations, national databases, and analytical/statistical techniques; the ability to analyze and synthesize data; produce reports; and display and present information in a variety of formats.
Incumbent must be highly proficient in critical reading, technical writing, survey design, data management, systems evaluation, and analysis of various qualitative and quantitative datasets. The incumbent applies knowledge to subject matter related to healthcare and utilization, requiring judgment in applying established procedures and guidelines.
The employee has responsibility in the area of gathering data and subsequent interpretation affecting the financial viability and or the efficient operations of the system. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Ad-Hoc, as determined by the agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Management & Program Analyst - Quality & Patient Safety Service (QPS)/PD07979A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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/. Note: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $81186 – $105547/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-22.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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