Program Analyst

Veterans Health Administration; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Program Analyst to support the Managerial Cost Accounting and Decision Management department. You will analyze data, develop recommendations, and support planning for improved efficiency in medical center operations.

The role involves maintaining databases, creating reports, and benchmarking metrics. Work schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm, with no virtual option.

Qualifications

• A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
• If you are using foreign education, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript to receive credit.

Responsibilities

• The Program Analyst will use the Decision Support System, an executive computer information system, to impact management of patient care and support data-driven decisions.
• Gathers information, identifies and analyzes issues, and develops recommendations to resolve problems of effectiveness and efficiency of medical center operations.
• Maintain relational databases and data integrity. Develop custom queries, programs, and analytical reports. Conduct qualitative and quantitative program assessments. Benchmark operational metrics against standard benchmarks.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Program Analyst supports the Managerial Cost Accounting and Decision Management department through program analysis, cost-related research, and decision-support activities. The position helps organize and evaluate information, identify trends, and prepare clear analyses that support effective managerial planning and informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Major duties include, but are not limited to: The Program Analyst will use the Decision Support System, an executive computer information system software which directly impacts the management of patient care and supports the mission of the Network by providing data on patterns of care, patient outcomes, and resource consumption.

Works under the direction of the MCA Program Manager, who provides work instructions, scope of work assignments, advice on new, unusual or controversial work situations, deviations from standard assignments, and new procedures and non-recurring work assignments. Gathers information, identifies and analyzes issues, and develops recommendations to resolve substantive problems of effectiveness and efficiency of medical center work operations.

Maintain relational databases and data integrity. Develop custom queries, programs, and analytical reports. Conduct qualitative and quantitative program assessments. Benchmark operational metrics against standard benchmarks. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm. Work Schedule is subject to change based on agency need. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst/PD01702A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $65271 - $102669/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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