Supervisory Management and Program Analyst

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/01/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-14 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-13. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-13 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Supporting provider network adequacy reviews by monitoring performance data Conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses to help assess program effectiveness Directing network adequacy assessments using time-distance and appointment availability standards across community care programs Identifying geographic access gaps and leading corrective action planning in coordination with stakeholders Developing and implementing network expansion strategies, prioritizing underserved populations Assisting with development of standardized reporting tools and procedures Preparing reports on key performance indicators for contracted private-sector healthcare providers For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Monitors Program Office provider network adequacy oversight issues (e.g., ensuring adequate network coverage as it relates to geographic provider need/gaps, integration with Program Office operations, and sufficiency of overall Veteran Community Care) and coordinates Program Office efforts to administer and improve the network of private-sector health care providers engaged with the Program Office mission. Leads Program Office projects related to private-sector health care and provider data, collaborating with Agency and private industry organizations to collect data, conduct analyses, and report on contracted private-sector health care key performance indicators including provider, staff, and Veteran satisfaction. Provides administrative and technical supervision for accomplishing the work of the unit, including making selections for subordinate positions, resolving employee complaints, serving as deciding official for serious disciplinary actions, and approving training, within-grade increases, overtime, and travel. Develops and leads communications efforts and campaigns to inform stakeholders of private-sector health care provider network data, operations, and related information, targeting Bureau management, field organizations, Agency management, Veterans, Congress, contractors, and private-sector health care organizations. Creates, facilitates, prioritizes, and negotiates resolution of Program Office issues with private-sector health care providers and networks, while considering differing organizational and stakeholder needs and requirements. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am -4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: Yes Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This position may be authorized for Virtual Work. Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA employees that are already subject to the return to the in-person work mandate in their current position. Definition of Virtual Work: Employee works outside of original hiring duty station at a VA-owned or leased space. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in-person work unless they are approved for an exception or an exemption. Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a tentative job offer, but before a final job offer. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Management and Program Analyst/PD220250 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized