Program Analyst

Veterans Health Administration; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Battle Creek, MI is seeking a Program Analyst to use VA databases and analytics tools to develop reports and improve administrative and clinical processes. You will conduct data retrieval, validation, and analysis to support executive decisions and process improvements.

The role requires researching data resources, translating requirements into analytics logic, and collaborating with stakeholders to define data needs for program evaluations and benchmarking

Responsibilities

• Utilizes VSSC, Pyramid Analytics and other applications to perform sophisticated data analysis, including extracting data from internal and external databases, analyzing and interpreting complex data using basic statistical models, and designing and preparing user friendly reports
• Uses web-based software to digitize paper processes and improve administrative workflows
• Serves as a resource to executive leadership for creating service-wide impact modules in clinical and administrative services
• Conducts independent research to understand VA databases and data sources to retrieve and validate data and translates customer requirements into analytics logic
• Researches and establishes data collection procedures for programmatic activities or evaluations
• Researches external data sources for benchmarking and performance improvement and contributes to innovative health services delivery approaches

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Program Analyst. The Program Analyst will function under the Community Care Service Line.

Key Responsibilities

The duties of the position may include but, are not limited to: The incumbent utilizes VSSC, Pyramid Analytics and other applications to perform sophisticated data analysis, including extracting data from internal and external databases, analyzing and interpreting complex data using basic statistical models, and designing and preparing user friendly reports Utilizes the web-based software at an advanced level to rapidly digitize paper processes such as administrative processes Serves as a resource to executive leadership for creating modules that have a service-wide impact on improving and streamlining processes in clinical and administrative services.

Conducts independent research to develop an in-depth understanding of VA databases and data sources in order to retrieve and validate data and translates generally defined customer requirements into data analytics logic. Works with customers to fully define data and analysis requirement in order to accurately reflect requirements in analysis and reports.

In the absence of documentation, researches VA data resources for development of in-depth understanding of how databases and reports are organized and the types of data available from them. Researches explanations for discrepancies between VA data source When necessary, establishes new data collection procedures for specific programmatic activities or for programmatic evaluations.

Independently researches and obtains data from external sources for benchmarking and performance improvement activities. Contributes to the design and implementation of innovative approaches to health services delivery and organization based on findings. Evaluates achievement of objectives and performance measures based on finding. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst/PD941480 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Approved

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 $74678 – $97078/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-15.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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