This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 (VISN 6), at the Salisbury VA Medical Center (VAMC), in Salisbury, North Carolina, within the VERA/MCA/Decision Support System (DSS) Section of the Fiscal Service. The incumbent is a Program Analyst aligned under the MCA (Managerial Cost Accounting) Site Manager (i.e. a Supervisory Program Analyst).
Duties include, but are not limited to: Analyzes the existing workload capture systems (PTF, PCE, Event Capture, etc) to determine best source data for the MCA database. Gathers, develops, provide information to / from the MCA system to ensure both accuracy of MCA data as well as operational efficiently in the clinical model. Performs monthly maintenance duties and audits on MCA to ensure currency and accuracy of data.
Analyzes PAID FTEE by all Medical Center services in order to allocate support service costs to the appropriate sections. Continually monitors, identifies and resolves costing / FTEE issues with appropriate staff and works to implement processes at the service level that will prevent similar errors from occurring in the future.
Supports leadership in understanding the Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation (VERA) model, including the identification of factors which may currently impact facility reimbursement. Establishes a facility-wide audit system that captures VERA data and provides the resulting information in a format that is useful to the facility management officials, especially clinical service chiefs, for evaluating resource utilization and VERA performance for the medical center.
Designs and developing of VERA reports and databases; translating statistics to reflect compensable data for management; and for providing an accessible link for awareness purposes to wide variety of staff. Develops reports that are useful and meaningful to clinical staff in process improvement and resource management. Coordinates with the Site Administration and works independently in development and distribution of monthly management reports to all levels of management.
Analyze inpatient and outpatient product lines utilizing DSS generated reports. Experience working with Decision Support System (DSS). Knows DSS is an executive information system that directly impacts patient management by providing senior management with data on the patterns of care, patient outcomes linked to resource consumption and costs associated with the health care process.
Prepare comprehensive reports which are submitted to executive management, clinicians and program managers for review. Communicates / coordinates with appropriate medical center personnel in order to overcome mechanical or interpersonal problems. Prepares and/or present briefing material, reports, and analyses for meetings between DSS staff and executive management, clinicians and program managers. Develops and present recommended alternative action(s) for resolution.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst/PD01920A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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/.
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mark.johnsonf155d@va.gov · 318-272-2896
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $76343 – $99252/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-19.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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