Job at a glance
This position is located within the Mental Health Service at the Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center. The incumbent serves as a Program Analyst responsible for performing analytical, evaluative, and administrative functions that contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of Mental Health operations. The position provides data analysis, workload evaluation, performance monitoring, and office management support to leadership and program managers across the service.
Major duties: Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Collects, compiles, and validates data from VA systems to ensure the accuracy and reliability of operational, clinical, and administrative information. Utilizes advanced data collection techniques to maintain comprehensive coverage of critical data elements and supports data integrity through routine review, reconciliation, error correction, and advanced verification procedures to ensure data quality.
Conducts analytical studies to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of Mental Health program components. Applies sophisticated analytical methods and tools to identify trends, workload patterns, utilization rates, and operational barriers. Monitors program performance indicators, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and regulatory requirements. Prepares recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, charts, and data summaries.
Collaborates with clinical and administrative leaders to resolve issues, and support improvement initiatives. Assists with personnel actions, onboarding coordination, and timekeeping support. Coordinates purchase requests and ensures adherence to VA purchasing policies, including conducting cost-benefit analyses to support procurement decisions. Supports the Administrative Officer in budget tracking, expenditure monitoring, and cost analysis by preparing detailed financial reports and recommendations for budget adjustments.
All other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: FT, Monday-Friday, 8am-4:40pm 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#: Program Analyst - Mental Health/PD581-2601860 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.
Requirements: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
A pre-placement physical examination is not required. The work is sedentary. It occasionally requires carrying of light objects such as files, books and papers; some walking, standing and bending. 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 identification 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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/.