Program Analyst

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Lexington (KY); A distancia; USD 75.000 - 97.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Telework eligibility

Descripción de la vacante

Department of Veterans Affairs — Veterans Health Administration in Lexington, KY seeks a Program Analyst to manage data across clinical and administrative software to support business intelligence and informatics initiatives.

The role requires coordinating workflow assessments, applying lean principles, and configuring VA information systems (CPRS, VistA, FileMan). Telework may be authorized; typical hours are 7:30am–4:00pm, Monday–Friday.

Formación

• Evidence-based program analysis and data-driven decision making required.
• Lean and high-reliability systems redesign experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Administrates data to mission-specific databases to support BI applications.
• Represents the service on committees/workgroups for systems redesign and performance measures.
• Develops, plans, and implements program analyses using diverse data sources.
• Determines data-collection methods based on objectives and policy.
• Configures and tests application parameters, profiles, and access to meet service requirements.
• Acts as ADPAC and SME for CPRS, VistA and Nursing Package.

Educación

Transcript required for education evaluation

Herramientas

SQL

MS Access

Excel

SharePoint

LEAF

VistA

FileMan

Descripción del empleo

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The incumbent serves as the Program Analyst for Nursing Service and maintains knowledge of all associated clinical and operational software applications and informatics initiatives. This employee also performs technical, administrative, and professional work involving managing, administering, operating and conducting support services necessary for the operation of the service.

Key Responsibilities

This position administrates data to mission-specific databases in order to support business intelligence applications, adapts IT systems through edits of parameters, profiles, and system specific workflow to meet medical center policies and procedures, performs workflow assessment by use of lean, high-reliability systems redesign processes to assess workflow related data recorded by various IT systems, and performs optimization in addition to adapting software controls to existing workflow.

The incumbent represents the service on committees/workgroups at the service and facility level for systems redesign, data capture and VHA performance measures and monitors. This employee functions independently with minimal supervision. Duties include but are not limited to: Develops, plans, conducts, and implements program analyses using efficiency, compliance, clinical, administrative, and mission-related data.

Determines appropriate data-collection methods based on service objectives, industry standards, governing policy, and project outcomes. Uses quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify, quantify, and resolve organizational problems. Develops and applies SQL, MS Access, advanced MS Excel, SharePoint, LEAF, VistA, FileMan, and other VA information systems to produce reports, measures, and management information.

Evaluates the needs of clinical services in relation to the capabilities of software applications and coordinates required modifications. Configures and tests application parameters, profiles, user/group access, workflows, and software components to meet service requirements. Maintains and updates site parameters and site‑specific files to ensure proper functioning of complex, interrelated software applications.

Serves as the ADPAC and subject‑matter expert for CPRS, VistA, the Nursing Package, and related clinical and commercial applications. Conducts workflow assessments using lean, high‑reliability, and systems‑redesign processes to evaluate workflow‑related data and improve operational performance. Applies human‑factors and usability principles to evaluate sequencing, information flow, plain language, minimum keystrokes, and user comfort.

Reengineers and redesigns clinical and administrative processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, safety, and documentation. Generates compliance, audit, and program outcome reports‑synthesizing data and findings for Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Service Chiefs, and other stakeholders. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 7:30am- 4:00pm Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Ad Hoc telework only. Ad Hoc Telework.

Telework that occurs on an occasional, non‑routine basis. Telework that occurs to complete short‑term special assignments or to accommodate special circumstances even though the telework arrangement may occur continuously for a limited and specific period of time. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst/PD304750 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved 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 $74678 – $97087/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-04.

Who is eligible to apply?

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