Management & Program Analyst

The Management and Program Analyst is aligned under the Veterans Health Administration, Workforce Management and Consulting Office (WMCO 10A2A), Center of Expertise (CoE). HR Policy and Programs is responsible for legislative development, policy development, consultative advisory services and training, oversight and compliance of the full range of HR disciplines for the VHA workforce across 3 personnel management systems. This position serves as the Management and Program Analyst for HR Policy and Programs. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure optimal performance of HR Policy and Programs administrative functions and activities. The position has full responsibility for the management direction of administrative matters and providing or obtaining a variety of business management services essential to operations. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Conducts process improvement activities using systems redesign principles and strategies to reduce inefficiency and increase capability Designs and conducts studies inclusive of performing research and analysis, applies qualitative and quantitative analytics in evaluation, and develops recommendations Utilizes project management strategies to lead work groups on projects having significant impact Develops and fosters highly effective working relationships within Workforce Management and Consulting and Human Capital Management Service and externally with the stakeholders in the field operations, VHA Central Office, and with other Administrations and Department-level staff offices Leads and/or represents Director on committees and work groups; provides guidance and recommendations to the Director Prepares briefing papers, slide decks, talking points, after-action reports, and background materials and correspondence for use in meetings/discussions with executives and other senior leadership officials within the Department and external agencies Manages HR Center of Expertise correspondence process (action items, VIEWS, etc.); oversees completion of related assignments and coordinates critical and sensitive activities with executive and senior level VHA leadership Executes operational management support for the HR Center of Expertise including but not limited to budget, learning management, facilitation of personnel actions, scheduling, etc. Work Schedule: Typically Administrative Hours i.e. Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Available 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#: Management & Program Analyst/PD02698A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized