The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Program Analyst. The Program Analyst is organizationally aligned under the Medical Center Director and serves as a Program Analyst supporting strategic and tactical planning and data analysis functions.
Major duties: Strategic Planning Support Lead the development, communication, and ongoing updates of the Battle Creek VAMC strategic plan. Engage the Executive Leadership Team in all phases of strategic planning and align initiatives with VHA goals. Design analytical approaches for planning studies, identifying key questions, data needs, and appropriate methods. Collect, reconcile, and synthesize data from multiple VA systems into clear, actionable findings for leadership.
Conduct demographic and population-based studies, including trend analysis, forecasting, and capacity and demand modeling. Perform utilization analyses, workflow assessments, and patient population studies to support organization-wide planning. Track strategic plan milestones, performance measures, and action items and flag variances for leadership attention. Prepare status reports, briefings, and related materials to communicate planning progress.
Advise leadership on planning matters related to VA and DoD Sharing, VAST, Clinical Inventory, Rural Health, and Telehealth using appropriate strategic planning frameworks. Data Analysis and Reporting Collect, analyze, and present data related to healthcare operations, strategic priorities, and performance outcomes. Translate quantitative findings into narrative recommendations supported by reports, charts, graphs, and briefings.
Apply analytical tools such as trend analysis, forecasting, demographic analysis, needs assessments, feasibility studies, flow charts, and decision trees. Monitor KPIs, workload metrics, and performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Develop independent analytical approaches when situations fall outside established guidance. Prepare periodic and ad hoc reports for leadership and external stakeholders.
Maintain and update planning databases, capital asset inventories, and related tracking systems to ensure data accuracy. Use VA data systems and analytical tools including VSSC, SEPS, SCIP, and MS Office Suite. Administrative and Collaborative Support Coordinate with service chiefs, section leads, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to support planning activities. Facilitate meetings, record minutes, track action items, and ensure timely follow up.
Represent the planning team in interactions with VISN, VACO, private organizations, and community partners. Present evidence based recommendations to influence decision making and build support for strategic initiatives. Exercise judgment regarding information sharing with external partners. Participate in policy and planning development discussions and contribute to management decision making.Perform 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: Monday - Friday, 8:00am -4:30pm Telework: This position may be authorized for telework based on supervisor approval Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst/PD94207-0 and PD94208-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Tenia.Burton@va.gov · 4434221241
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $61722 – $97087/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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