Program Analyst (Informatics)

Veterans Health Administration; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration's Health Informatics Service at VA VISN seeks a Program Analyst - Informatics to improve health care quality by integrating clinical and information processes and supporting the adoption of new technologies across VHA.

Qualifications cover specialized experience at GS-5/7/9/11 levels or graduate education, with knowledge of informatics, EHR architectures, clinical software, and analytics. Excellence in communication and education delivery is expected.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-5 or higher, related to informatics tasks.
• Experience applying informatics concepts to health care delivery and EHR knowledge.
• Education or combination of education and experience can qualify for higher grades.

Skills

Informatics

Healthcare IT

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Graduate education / Masters

PhD option

LL.B./J.D. allowed

Job description

This position is in the Health Informatics Service at the medical center, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), Veterans Health Administration (VHA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The primary purpose of the position is to improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care by integrating clinical and information processes necessary to achieve successful adoption and application of new technologies throughout the VHA.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/28/2026. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: To qualify for this position at the GS-07 level, you must meet one of the following: Specialized Experience: You must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-5) in the Federal Service, that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties as a Program Analyst - Informatics. Qualifying specialized experience includes Perform highly structured, entry-level work designed to develop broader and more indepth knowledge and skill to perform higher-level assignments; Communicate factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing; Gather and analyze basic facts and draw conclusions. OR Education: One full year of successfully completed graduate level education or superior academic achievement (see Education section below), if related, that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. OR Combination: Equivalent combination of successfully completed education and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position. Only education beyond a bachelor's degree may be used to qualify applicants for the GS-07 level. To qualify for this position at the GS-09 level, you must meet one of the following: Specialized Experience: You must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-7) in the Federal Service, that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties as a Program Analyst - Informatics. Qualifying specialized experience includes: Skill in applying a wide range of established practices, theories, and emerging information in health care delivery, informatics and applications; knowledge and use of clinical software packages; broad knowledge of VHA operations, national databases, EHR architecture and file structure; analytical techniques, and clinical applications development techniques; in order to provide general informatics consulting services and to develop and deliver segments of appropriate informatics educational and training programs to VHA employees. OR Education: Successfully completed two years of progressively higher-level graduate education or masters or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D., in a related field of the position to be filled. Education at the graduate level must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. OR Combination: Equivalent combination of successfully completed education and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position. Only education in excess of the first year (18 semester hours) may be used to qualify applicants for the GS-09 level. To qualify for this position at the GS-11 level, you must meet one of the following: Specialized Experience: You must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the Federal Service, that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties as a Program Analyst - Informatics. Qualifying specialized experience includes: At the GS-11 developmental level, the incumbent will perform the duties outlined in the target grade position description but will not be expected to have the extensive knowledge of complex pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents. OR Education: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M. if related that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. OR Combination: Equivalent combination of successfully completed education and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position. Only education in excess of a ma