Program Analyst

The position is in the Human Capital Management, Workforce Management and Consulting Office, Executive Support Services (ESS) office and reports to the Director, ESS. The position performs duties to support the current and future needs of the senior executive human resources (HR) community within VHA/VACO and ESS, and several national level external customers.

Monitors and manages incoming actions and requests from initial receipt to completion and closeout. Conducts or participates in special information flow studies, analyses, presentations and briefings. Serves as the Executive Assistant and the key staff advisor to the Director, ESS. The position conducts analytical studies on operational processes, issue topics, or related special projects. Serves as the responsible contact for leading projects from initiation to completion and may be required to present the results to senior leadership. Leads major quality and process improvement initiatives by creating and implementing plans and procedures for enterprise-wide deployment across ESS, supporting VHA senior executives and field offices. Serves as an expert analyst applying advanced qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate program effectiveness and improve complex HR processes and systems. Analyzes individual programs, functions and organizations at the national level to determine whether programs in current use are effective in accomplishing objectives. Work Schedule: 8:00-4:30 Monday-Friday Compressed/Flexible: May be available Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This position may be authorized for Virtual Work. Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA employees that are already subject to the return to the in-person work mandate in their current position. Definition of Virtual Work: Employee works outside of original hiring duty station at a VA-owned or leased space. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in-person work unless they are approved for an exception or an exemption. Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a tentative job offer, but before a final job offer. Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst/PD533160 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized 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 is sedentary. It occasionally requires carrying objects such as files, books and papers; some walking, standing and bending. No special physical qualifications are required. 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.