Management & Program Analyst

This position serves as a Data Analyst in the Health Informatics and Connected Care Service at the Loma Linda VA Healthcare system (VHALOM). The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Supervisory Computer Scientist (Data Science, Informatics) in the Health Informatics and Connected Care Service under the Office of the Chief of Staff. Incumbent will use large databases and complex multi-site, multi-source datasets to create reports, tools, and dashboards etc.

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Incumbent serves as an authoritative technical expert and consultant to facility and healthcare group leaders on data management, data mining, and data representation techniques that inform the monitoring, evaluation, and improvement of programs. Incumbent will advise and participate in the development of health informatics systems that can be used to appropriately monitor clinical care processes, outcomes, and patient safety. Utilizes skillset to design, develop and support the technology infrastructure for the extraction, report interface creation storage, and seamless presentation of clinical and administrative data available throughout VHA. Based on requests from and consultation with facility leadership, clinical chiefs, and offices, the incumbent develops and designs the methods for data extraction, and data storage, automated execution, maintenance, as well as the data representation and user interface of reports and dashboards, focusing on error reduction, reporting criteria, and usability. Reports and dashboards will be developed into web applications that are available to a wide audience, including executive leadership, service chiefs, managers, administrative and clinical staff, oversight bodies, and external stakeholders. The incumbent will work with the Health Informatics and Connected Care team to create a repository of reports and tools. The incumbent develops and implements technical systems for management decision support, process improvement, and data validation. Ensures the accuracy of information delivered including, but not limited to, technical delivery program ownership and accountability. Works with appropriate personnel to design and implement methods of identifying erroneous data and correcting that data. Interfaces and collaborates with local, VISN, regional and national sources of data, reports, and dashboards to resolve questions related to structure, process, operation, and implementation of projects. Provides expertise in the manipulation and presentation of useful data obtained from VA computerized record systems and assists in assuring the integrity of data. Identifies system development issues and/or data capture issues including absence of data, quality of data, timeliness of data collection, and automation. Develops plans to address these issues. Monitors changes in clinical and administrative data systems how to revise data extraction and analysis methods for VHALOM reporting tools, as needed. Incumbent will also be expected to interface and collaborate with counterparts at the VISN and other facilities to share or acquire code for reports that represent best practices. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Management & Program Analyst/PD14277A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): 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 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.