The Supervisory Program Analyst (SPA) position is located in the Office of Medicine Service at the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System and serves as the coordinator, advisor, analyst, and planner for the delivery of health care services.
This position will report to the Medicine Business Manager and is responsible for the direct supervision of 2-4 GS-7 Program Support Assistants and the administrative oversight for the Internal Medicine Hospitalist Section as well as the Infectious Disease section.
The SPA assists in the design, implementation, modification, and maintenance of quality management and risk management programs within Medicine Service by applying specialized knowledge of health care operations to the planning, organization, and evaluation of the delivery of services. The SPA exercises discretion and judgment in determining the priority of projects to complete, coordinate and delegate administrative functions.
The responsibilities and span of control of the SPA are quite complex, extensive and varied. Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Maintains and improves systems of delivering health care by developing better programs and policies, and improving utilization of resources. Develops goals and objectives for Medicine Service and translates these into specific actions and policies.
Analyzes the need for and facilitates the purchase of equipment and expendable supplies, overseeing the use of funds allocated to the control points. Assists in budget projections for his/her assigned Sections and submits staffing requests to Executive Resource Board for approval to hire additional FTEE and fill vacancies. Submits requests for classification of position descriptions and functional statements, recruitment requests, and ER/LR actions.
Acts as a subject matter expert and facilitates resolution of issues involving Human Resources, EEO, Privacy, Police, and local labor organizations for the Section Chiefs and their assigned personnel. Evaluates work performance and develops performance standards. Advises top management of elements considered unacceptable from the standpoint of quality and utilization of resources. Meet the needs of customers while supporting VA missions.
Consistently communicates and treats customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Recommends approval of internal review findings along with corrective measures for noted deficiencies to Medicine Service leadership. 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 ad hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Program Analyst/PD118810 and PD149050 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/.
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/.
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This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $61722 – $97087/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-04.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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