The incumbent serves as a Program Analyst in the Office of Integrated Veteran Care, Integrated External Networks, Acquisition Directorate. The incumbent is responsible for assigned program initiatives with a wide scope of practice and program management activities supporting contract acquisitions and modifications.
Major Duties include but are not limited to: Reviews and evaluates acquisition proposals and related work progress and provides expertise in negotiating technical aspects and other collaborative projects with external stakeholders. Provides updates to the status/progress based on supervisor instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines, and quality are met.
Prepares a variety of reports (e.g., budget, projection, utilization, cost benefit, survey outcomes, compliance, daily, weekly, quarterly, annual, oral, and written etc.) and maintains records of work accomplishments and administrative information, as required. Estimates and reports to the team on progress towards meeting milestones/deadlines for assignments/projects/tasks.
Conducts analyses of business systems to help determine nature of requirements, logical work and information flows, and track execution of programmatic objectives for short- and long-range contracting plans. Supports the Supervisor Program Analyst in the overall management, control, coordination, and execution of specified projects for acquisitions and contract modifications within the wider employing organization.
Provides advice and insight regarding contract acquisition and contract modification activities such as market research, requirement development, Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), source selection activities, contract performance, quality, and program evaluation. Serves as a member of the acquisition integrated product teams (IPTs) and assists the coordination of other governance structures.
Responsible for implementing the direction of the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values as directed by supervisor. Identifies and advises management of potential process/workflow improvement opportunities at the Program Office level.
Advises management officials during the decision making process to facilitate optimal use of resources to meet internal (i.e., Directorate) and higher-echelon/external (i.e., Program Office, contractors, and field offices) customer requirements, reduce rework, determine operational resource capacity, and increase quality of deliverables.
Interprets administrative policies, develops, or implements local policies, defines administrative requirements, and/or provides advice to management or executive leadership on related issues. Provides program-management expertise on administrative policies and requirements. 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: M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: May be available at management's decision. Telework: This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework.
Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Ad hoc is defined as occasional, non-recurring telework. 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#: Program Analyst/PD54724A and PD54725A 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/.
VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $145468/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-20.
There are 6 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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