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ALL STATUS (current/former federal employees, eligible veterans, special hiring authorities)

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The Program Analyst reports directly to the Deputy Director of Contracting (DDoC) of the NCO and is responsible for gathering, compiling and coordinating data for reports in order to develop and conduct comprehensive investigative studies for decision making purposes. Consults with management at the NCO, RPO Regional Office, VHA Central office, and strategic planning subject matter experts to formulate and defend strategic plans and directions, discuss overall intent of plans, actions or projects, and determine detailed guidelines for studies, utilizing knowledge of subject area, research techniques, and regulatory limitations; organizes and analyzes data from all sources, using statistical methods to ensure validity of results. Ensures information is provided within time frames needed; tracks and collects data for all NCO metrics and internal controls in addition to analysis, defends and helps the Director of Contracting (DoC) and DDoC influence managers and other officials to accept and implement findings and recommendations. Provides data analysis and concise findings and recommendations for management meetings involving planning, budget, and program matters concerned with the establishment of policies and decisions that will ultimately lead to the accomplishment of mandated RPO goals and objectives. Modifies, adapts, and refines broader guidelines to account for differences in working environments throughout the region which will be utilized by staff at each medical center and on each product line team throughout the region. Interacts with other NCOs within the region, RPO Regional offices and VHA Central Office working and influencing strategic initiatives throughout the region that can also have huge impact at a regional and national level. Serves as program liaison to the various user groups at local, regional and national level to develop information, resolve a wide variety of problems, maintain effective interrelationships, and meet program objectives. Monitors trends and provides NCO Management trend analysis reports and recommendations for various program areas for the NCO. Analyzes purchase quantities of supplies, services, and equipment to make recommendations and performs analysis of trends in procurement/contracting data. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Compressed/Flexible: Eligible
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Remote: This is a remote position. (Remote refers to work performed on full-time basis anywhere other than a VA facility or using VA-leased space.)
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. (Virtual refers to work performed on full-time basis using VA-leased space or at a VA facility other than the facility that hired the employee.)

**For this position, telework (up to 80% per pay period) or remote work (100% off site) may be authorized upon supervisor approval if within the local commuting distance of the advertised duty station.

Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst/PD220340
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/13/2022.

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade.

Specialized Experience GS-12: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-11) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Experience with complex analytical tools/acquisition databases to include (Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS), Integrated Funds Distribution, Control Point Activity, Accounting, and Procurement (IFCAP), Federal Procurement Data System-Next Generation (FPDS-NG), Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), National Logistics Database using ProClarity, SharePoint, Excel, Micro Strategy or any other automated system either existing or new as it relates to operations within the Network Contracting Office (or similar). Experience with the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VISTA) system database (or similar) and functionality. Knowledge of established management analysis and program analysis principles, theories, and practices, including knowledge of various analytical techniques (audits, spreadsheet/graphics analysis). Experience with a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or the improvement of complex management processes and systems. Experience applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of the Network Contracting Office operations carried out by administrative and technical personnel, including internal activities and functions for procurement and acquisition support functions, which serve to facilitate the Network Contracting Office program operations (or similar). Knowledge of guidelines, methods, and techniques used in the performance of program analysis in order to perform independent statistical surveys and evaluations that promote effective and efficient resource utilization and program analysis. Knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of the Acquisition Program.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements: Work is primary sedentary with occasional walking, bending, standing, and carrying of light items, such as reports and files.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:

• Knowledge of FAR and VAAR: In-depth knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and VA Acquisition Regulations (VAAR), related policies, directives, case law and standard operating procedures as they relate to VHA construction, healthcare, supply, and service contracts and related leases and sharing/selling agreements.
• Ability to Manage: Ability to manage multiple projects, initiatives, audits, reviews, and workload across multiple networks and contracting activities. Specifically, acquisition reviews to ensure compliance with Federal regulations and local policies.
• Ability to Prioritize: Ability to align and prioritize work assignments, develop and manage performance objectives, and align individual performance with organizational performance goals and objectives.
• Ability to Analyze: Knowledge, skills, and abilities to analyze acquisition processes, audits, and small business practices to ensure compliance.
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively as a business advisor to internal and external acquisition customers including executive leadership both orally and in writing.