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Program Analyst

Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration
Veterans Health Administration - San Diego VA Healthcare System

Summary

The Program Analyst works closely with the Deputy Associate Director of Patient Care Services/Nurse Executive or designee, under the AO of Nursing, by managing, directing, overseeing and administering numerous complex technical and analytical functions related to care coordination and other programs. The incumbent applies analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration and resolution of issues or problems in order to improve the effectiveness of business processes.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/20/2026 to 03/02/2026
This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$85,307 to - $110,905 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
San Diego, CA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
CBSX-12889517-26-KL
Control number
858307200

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Duties

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Fundamental components of the position are general administrative duties including, but not limited to:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of quantitative and qualitative analysis methods and techniques in order to carry out responsibility for all program analysis functions at a large and complex medical facility.
  • Extensive knowledge of the administrative and technical mission, organization and work processes of a large and complex medical facility sufficient to plan and conduct medical facility program reviews and analyses
  • Formulating study reports and recommendations regarding the effectiveness and efficiency of medical facility operating and support programs, operations and activities.
  • Knowledge of medical facility programs sufficient to evaluate accomplishment of overall programs, identify existing or potential
    problem areas, and recommend corrective action of preventive measures.
  • Workload review
  • Quality assurance initiatives
  • Compliance review
  • In-depth knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to informatics systems
  • Developing analytical documents; performing analytical and evaluative work associated with organizational activities as well as extracting and collecting data for analysis
  • Developing and maintaining databases and spreadsheets for tracking and trending results of analyses
  • The synthesis and presentation of the results of data analysis
  • Drawing inferences
  • Outlining options/making recommendations
  • Developing and advising on administrative requirements for a large, complex organization
  • Creating and producing reports in narrative, graphic and tabular form that bear multiple levels of organizational activities

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm, 8:00am-4:30pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst/PD14412O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

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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
  • Subject to background/security investigation
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/02/2026.

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 the GS-11 you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-9. 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. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.



You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:

  • Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-9, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative analysis methods and techniques; Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to informatics systems; Formulating study reports and recommendations; Developing and maintaining databases and spreadsheets for tracking and trending results of analyses; Outlining options/making recommendations; Developing analytical documents. NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. OR,
  • Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent doctorate degree, or three (3) full years of progressively higher-level education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M., if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR,
  • Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience, directly related to the work of the position as described above, and successfully completed graduate level education in excess of a master's or equivalent graduate education to meet the total requirements. NOTE: If using education combined with specialized experience to qualify, a copy of your transcript is required

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
  • Administration and Management
  • Analytical Reasoning
  • Computer Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Standards


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: The work involves intense concentration and relatively long periods of sitting with some walking. Work is generally sedentary, working predominantly with the computer, but standing, bending, walking and carrying lightweight items such as reports and manuals are required.

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/.

Education

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/.

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

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