Program Analyst (Informatics)-Nursing

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Program Analyst (Health Informatics) located at VA medical centers in Omaha. The role aims to improve health care quality, efficiency, and effectiveness by integrating clinical and information processes to adopt new technologies across VHA.

Requirements include English proficiency, specialized experience with clinical software, data analysis, and the ability to prepare reports and recommend process changes. Education-based alternatives may apply.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience includes knowledge and use of clinical software packages.
• Prepares reports and presents information effectively.
• Performs data analysis - to include collecting - evaluating - and synthesizing data.
• Assists with evaluating and recommending operational process changes.

Responsibilities

• Perform data analysis to support informatics initiatives.
• Prepare and present reports for stakeholders.
• Assist in evaluating operational process changes in health care settings.
• Collaborate with teams to implement new health IT solutions.

Skills

Data analysis

Report writing

Clinical software

Communications

Education

Graduate level education

SAA qualification

Job description

Summary

The incumbent serves as a Program Analyst (Health Informatics) located at the medical centers - in the 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.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• English Language Proficiency
• must be proficient in spoken and written English
• 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 (1) 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 knowledge and use of clinical software packages
• prepares reports and presents information effectively
• performs data analysis - to include collecting - evaluating - and synthesizing data
• and assisting with evaluating and recommending operational process changes
• ~OR~ Education: One (1) full year of successfully completed graduate level education or superior academic achievement - if related - that demonstrates the knowledge - skills - and abilities necessary to do the work of this position
• NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application
• Education cannot be credited without documentation
• Superior Academic Achievement (SAA): SAA at the baccalaureate level in the coursework detailed above is fully qualifying
• Applicants who wish to apply under this provision must submit proof from their educational institution that they meet one of the