This position is located within Quality Management Service at the Sacramento VA Medical Center. The Program Analyst (PA) within Quality Management is responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects and programs within Quality Management Serviceand Ethics Program within VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS).
Major Duties include but are not limited to: The incumbent accepts and supports the guiding principles of the VANCHCS and performs his or her duties in a manner that promotes patient safety, quality health care, outstanding customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the Veteran. Furthermore, the incumbent actively supports the team concept and continually functions as a team player.
The incumbent establishes, maintains and analyzes current and accurate information system that contains all data records, materials and follow-up documentation related to the Risk Management (RM) Program and Ethics Program.
This includes, but not limited to analyzing and synthesizing data related to RM quarterly reports, RM related suspense items, Peer Review reporting requirements, Tort Claims reports, Office of Medical Legal Affairs (OMLA), State Licensure Board (SLB), & Ethics Program projects and reporting requirements. Develops, gathers, and analyzes spreadsheets, graphs, excel and access databases in order to monitor data in support of the RM and Ethics Program.
Researches, collects, organizes, and displays data obtained from case files to perform program analytical work and makes recommendations and prepares required reports. Conducts focused studies as necessary. Incumbent conducts special projects as assigned and/or appropriate. Special projects generally involve fact-finding and suggestions for problem resolution as well as assistance with development and implementation of new or reviewed policies or program changes.
The Program Analyst oversees the hospital-wide councils, boards, committees, subcommittees, and process action teams for VANCHCS. Leads staff on VANCHCS' Standard Meeting Guidelines and Procedures, reviews submitted charters from staff and reviews them for accuracy prior to submitting for approval. The incumbent updates the organizational structure as changes occur.
In addition, the Program Analyst completes monthly audits for all councils, boards, committees, subcommittees, and process action teams to ensure minutes, data for quarterly reports & annual reports are accurate, presence of charters, etc. are completed and maintained within the agreed upon site or drive that all staff can access to ensure compliance for survey readiness for the organization.
Performs analysis and/or evaluation of programs and data for use in preparing status reports, briefings, and presentations. Attends committee meetings to fulfill documentation requirements of the committees. Collects information and analyzes reports required for the RM Program within Quality Management service. Enters & analyzes data elements into appropriate databases and/or tracking systems.
Analyzes data from hospital-wide and service-level performance improvement programs into reports and databases. Collects, analyzes and disseminates necessary data into appropriate graphs and reports. Develops policies by researching prior publications, regulations, and recommending new policies and/or changes in relation to the Enterprise Framework for Quality, Safety, Value, Risk Management and Ethics.
Interprets such material and determines the extent to which the organization is affected and advises operating officials. Must demonstrate substantial skill in planning, analyzing, problem solving, and decision making. A high-level of oral and written communication skills are also essential to the success of the program under the purview of this position. Incumbent must exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in areas of communication and interpersonal relationships.
Incumbent communicates with employees and leaders at the Medical Center, VISN, and VACO level, as well as, with outside consultants and acknowledges the need for tactful and appropriate communications at all times. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chief of Quality Management.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Ad-Hoc Only Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst/91441053 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Education substitution is acceptable at this grade level. 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/.
solagne.leonard@va.gov · 925-356-5887
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $68419 – $88949/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-25.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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