This position is organizationally aligned under the Office of the Associate Director at the - Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital a complexity level 1A VHA facility. The primary purpose of this position is to perform specialized project management support and data management and program analysis functions in support of the Associate Director initiatives and partnering with Facility management officials and the subordinate staff.
Primary responsibility is to serve as a staff advisor to the Associate Director and applies management analysis techniques to convert broad generalizations to actionable goals; make the business case for attempting to accomplish these goals; develop detailed plans for achieving these goals; measure progress toward these goals in a meaningful manner; and establish control systems for maintaining the gains achieved through analysis, and working collaboratively, demonstrating leadership, and understand team dynamics.
Assignments and special projects span across a variety of specialty areas in for various echelons of Facility Level program areas, and the position functions play a critical role in coordination of managerial decisions and operational activities for the Facility. Responsible for successful outcomes and products that impact Facility level initiatives and implementation strategies.
Coordinates and communicates on behalf of the Associate Director when assigned to various projects and initiatives. Assesses the need for data; collects and analyzes data, develops a wide variety of computer generated databases and spreadsheets using multiple computer software programs.
Presentations of statistical data include development of detailed and sometimes complex spreadsheets, charts, and graphs (i.e.., pie charts, bar, and line graphs, etc.), which are used in research and reports by other network staff. Incumbent plans, schedules, conducts and analyzes the results of projects and studies assessing the effectiveness of programs and projects for which the Associate Director is proponent.
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.
Participates in and or lead/facilitates projects and studies involving programs and functions under the Associate Director purview which are managed and administered by other VISN elements, higher headquarters, or activities and partners external and internal to VA.
Coordinates with all levels of the Directors Office Staff, Divisions, and other stakeholders, to effect expeditious and effective planning to ensure that assigned program, projects, or initiatives meets command requirements in accordance with policy and regulatory guidance. Establishes or coordinates project/program resource estimates, as required, with authorizations.
Independently makes decisions to revise, alter, adjust, or change course of action to assure overall programmatic requirements and objectives are met.Maintains close liaison with staff subject matter specialists at the VISN and VA Central Office. Represents the Hospital at VISN-level coordination, management, and program review meetings. Serves as a member of Hospital, VISN, and VA-wide and ad hoc committees, working groups, panels, etc.
Represents the Hospital Center at internal and external meetings and workshops. The incumbent provides the oversight, guidance, and direction to the administrative fellows, throughout the course of their program. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating funding, interviewing recommending for selection administrative fellow candidates and is their key contact throughout the program for orientation, problem-solving and guidance.
Prepares and presents formal and informal oral and written reports and briefings on the staffing, progress, and results of studies, planning, initiatives, and implementation and execution of programs to hospital staff and senior leadership. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. (Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.) Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Management & Program Analyst/PD212290 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
There is no educational substitution at this grade level. 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/.
Jeremy.Burton1@va.gov · 708-202-8387 X21341
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $118984 – $154682/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-28.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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