Management and Program Analyst

This position serves as the Investigation Coordinator and Risk Analyst (ICRA) covering all areas within the VA Central California Health Care System within the Fresno, CA, Merced, CA, Oakhurst, CA, and Visalia, CA locations. The ICRA exists to contribute to the fulfillment of the VHA mission and vision by prioritizing the identification and mitigation of emergent health care system risks.

Major duties include: Coordinates, determines, evaluates, and conducts assessments for investigations and/or fact findings related to both clinical and non-clinical issues and, upon approval of the Executive Director, will organize and implement formal fact findings. Create and maintain a monitor of all issues at VACCHCS requiring a formal or informal investigation and will complete and provide a final written report to the Service Chief regarding the outcome of those investigations and/or fact findings. Confidentiality and the level of sensitive information often requires the ICRA to function independently with regard to privacy and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) concerns. Prepares reports and compiles responses for Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Service Chiefs, OAWP, OIG, OGC, EEO/HPP, ELR/HR, and others as needed. Develops databases and monitors for tracking investigations, allegations, and trained resources to identify patterns that may be indicative of system-wide issues Identifies indicators, progress measures, objectives and emphasis areas that are potentially noncompliant per the VHA rules and regulations. Oversees the development and implementation of regular and effective education and training for VACCHCS employees on issues relating to conducting fact findings and investigations. Regularly reviews feedback from provided trainings, training attendees, Service Chief comments, updates to VHA and station policies to ensure compliance with the fact-finding training process. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Management and Program Analyst/PD03424O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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. 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.