Program Analyst
The major duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
serves as the principal technical advisor to the VISN CFO regarding VERA Model, VERA Data Validation Reports and Resources, VERA Patient Classification Process, ICD-10 coding analysis, and Medical Center Allocation System (MCAS); researches, analyzes and develops reports/data tools; provides training and leadership to the VISN VERA Workgroup; represents the medical centers and the VISN in planning, proposing, defending, and coordinating clinical and cost accounting management systems and procedures to achieve optimum use of resources; develops and maintains reports composed in Microsoft SQL, Access, Excel, Reporting Services; creates and conducts formal training on VERA, ProClarity, VISTA, Allocation Resource Center (ARC), Microsoft Office Suite and analysis techniques to all levels of the organization; and conducts special projects, as directed, involving all areas of finance and clinical aspects in VISN 6. Co-chairs the VISN 6 VERA/DSS Workgroup which includes all VISN 6 facility based VERA coordinators and DSS managers; monitors and corrects coding practices for selected facilities and programs, based on analysis of VERA-related earnings opportunities; analyzes management operational techniques, processes, and styles for improving organizational effectiveness; pulls data from a wide variety of VA and external data resources, including decision support products such as labor mapping, productivity analyses, and relative value unit reports; develops scorecards and/or other reports to present data in a useful format; recommends operational solutions to VISN Executive leadership supported by data from financial and decision support systems, and performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:
00am-4:
30pm Compressed/Flexible:
Available. Telework:
Available. Virtual:
May be available for highly qualified candidate. Position Description/PD#:
Program Analyst/PD #021660 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
May be authorized for highly qualified candidate. Financial Disclosure Report:
Required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/23/2020. In accordance with the Classification & Qualifications General Schedule Qualification Standards, Management and Program Analysis Series, 0343 and the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions:
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 a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. 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. Please note this announcement has a Selective Placement Factor which must be met in addition to the specialized experience below. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration Selective Placement Factor:
Do you possess experience and knowledge of the Veteran Health Administration's Equitable Resource Allocation methodology (VERA)? (Make sure your resume supports your response.) You may qualify based on your experience as described below in addition to meeting the Selective Placement Factor above:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-12) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
progressively responsible experience applying applicable theories, principles, practices and techniques of management in the health care environment including understanding of statistical, budget, personnel management, economic principles/techniques, procurements and other administrative areas involved in health care delivery; and experience analyzing and evaluating statistical data using complex analytical techniques. Implements and maintains VERA strategies intended to increase tracking and funding. Creates and conducts formal training on VERA, ProClarity, VISTA, ARC, Microsoft Office Suite and analysis techniques. Maintains VERA SharePoint for facilities as it relates to VERA including finance, clinical and workload capture. Performs in-depth, detailed analysis on all aspects related to the VERA Model and patient workload analysis; implements and-maintains VERA strategies; serves as the principal technical advisor regarding VERA Model, VERA Data Validation Reports and Resources, VERA Patient Classification Process, ICD-10 coding analysis, and Medical Center Allocation System (MCAS). 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. Physical Requirements:
The work is sedentary with no special physical demands required.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
serves as the principal technical advisor to the VISN CFO regarding VERA Model, VERA Data Validation Reports and Resources, VERA Patient Classification Process, ICD-10 coding analysis, and Medical Center Allocation System (MCAS); researches, analyzes and develops reports/data tools; provides training and leadership to the VISN VERA Workgroup; represents the medical centers and the VISN in planning, proposing, defending, and coordinating clinical and cost accounting management systems and procedures to achieve optimum use of resources; develops and maintains reports composed in Microsoft SQL, Access, Excel, Reporting Services; creates and conducts formal training on VERA, ProClarity, VISTA, Allocation Resource Center (ARC), Microsoft Office Suite and analysis techniques to all levels of the organization; and conducts special projects, as directed, involving all areas of finance and clinical aspects in VISN 6. Co-chairs the VISN 6 VERA/DSS Workgroup which includes all VISN 6 facility based VERA coordinators and DSS managers; monitors and corrects coding practices for selected facilities and programs, based on analysis of VERA-related earnings opportunities; analyzes management operational techniques, processes, and styles for improving organizational effectiveness; pulls data from a wide variety of VA and external data resources, including decision support products such as labor mapping, productivity analyses, and relative value unit reports; develops scorecards and/or other reports to present data in a useful format; recommends operational solutions to VISN Executive leadership supported by data from financial and decision support systems, and performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:
00am-4:
30pm Compressed/Flexible:
Available. Telework:
Available. Virtual:
May be available for highly qualified candidate. Position Description/PD#:
Program Analyst/PD #021660 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
May be authorized for highly qualified candidate. Financial Disclosure Report:
Required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/23/2020. In accordance with the Classification & Qualifications General Schedule Qualification Standards, Management and Program Analysis Series, 0343 and the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions:
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 a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. 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. Please note this announcement has a Selective Placement Factor which must be met in addition to the specialized experience below. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration Selective Placement Factor:
Do you possess experience and knowledge of the Veteran Health Administration's Equitable Resource Allocation methodology (VERA)? (Make sure your resume supports your response.) You may qualify based on your experience as described below in addition to meeting the Selective Placement Factor above:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-12) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
progressively responsible experience applying applicable theories, principles, practices and techniques of management in the health care environment including understanding of statistical, budget, personnel management, economic principles/techniques, procurements and other administrative areas involved in health care delivery; and experience analyzing and evaluating statistical data using complex analytical techniques. Implements and maintains VERA strategies intended to increase tracking and funding. Creates and conducts formal training on VERA, ProClarity, VISTA, ARC, Microsoft Office Suite and analysis techniques. Maintains VERA SharePoint for facilities as it relates to VERA including finance, clinical and workload capture. Performs in-depth, detailed analysis on all aspects related to the VERA Model and patient workload analysis; implements and-maintains VERA strategies; serves as the principal technical advisor regarding VERA Model, VERA Data Validation Reports and Resources, VERA Patient Classification Process, ICD-10 coding analysis, and Medical Center Allocation System (MCAS). 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. Physical Requirements:
The work is sedentary with no special physical demands required.
- Department:
0343 Management And Program Analysis - Salary Range:
$91,231 to $144,676 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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