Health Informatics Program Analyst

Veterans Health Administration; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration's VA Central Iowa Health Care System seeks a Program Analyst (Informatics) to enhance health care quality and efficiency by integrating clinical and information processes for new technologies adoption.

The role emphasizes automation, data analysis, and informatics within the federal framework, with GS-09/GS-11 pathways and required documentation (SF-50). Applicants must meet all qualifications by 09/17/2026.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of automation and software systems related to clinical practice.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and synthesize data for reports.
• Experience with process improvement projects and informing clinical and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Supports deployment, sustainment, and optimization of informatics initiatives.
• Provides data-driven analysis and graphical presentations to stakeholders.
• Communicates with clinical and business teams to facilitate organizational change.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication with stakeholders

Process improvement

Informatics knowledge

Automation and software systems

Education

Graduate degree requirement

PhD / Doctoral degree (Ph.D.)

Job description

Veterans Health Administration's VA Central Iowa Health Care System seeks a Program Analyst (Informatics) to enhance health care quality and efficiency by integrating clinical and information processes for new technologies adoption.

The role emphasizes automation, data analysis, and informatics within the federal framework, with GS-09/GS-11 pathways and required documentation (SF-50). Applicants must meet all qualifications by 09/17/2026.