Program Analyst (Informatics)

Program Analyst (Informatics)Department of Veterans AffairsVeterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationOverview

##### Open & closing dates

05/29/2019 to 06/03/2019

##### Service

Competitive

##### Pay scale & grade

GS 11 - 12

##### Salary

$62,236 to $96,978 per year

##### Appointment type

Permanent

##### Work schedule

Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Cheyenne, WY 1 vacancyRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleYes as determined by agency policy- DutiesSummaryThis position serves as a health care professional who uses that

knowledge to influence and adapt IT systems to drive management of

the health system toward effectiveness and efficiency. Performs

workflow assessment and optimization in clinical, administrative,

educational, and research domains, in addition to adapting software

controls to existing workflow. The incumbent is a primary resource

for VHA leadership when mission critical updates/problems are

identified at the facility.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesAs a primary VHA subject matter expert for Health Informatics, the

employee serves as the knowledge expert for the electronic health

record and associated clinical software, and provides users and

staff with consultative support and education. Consults, advises,

and educates all levels of employees including the highest levels of

management, on methods and means to make health care operations more

effective and efficient. Integrates knowledge of clinical and

information processes to achieve successful adoption and application

of new technologies to support health care operations and systems;

initiates, develops and executes complex projects that support

veterans' health care needs, collaborating effectively in a lead

role; assists clinical business end users in reengineering business

processes for clinical efficiency and documentation.

As the Health Informatics expert, provides relevant clinical and/or

administrative data to identify, quantify, and resolve

organizational problems. Integrates software applications for

clinical services by: (1) evaluating the unique needs of the

specific clinical services in conjunction with the capabilities of

the software and coordinating any required modifications; (2)

reviewing the effectiveness of the systems and procedures to assure

optimum benefit to patient care activities; and (3) troubleshooting

when functionality is compromised by determining the cause of and/or

the solution to the problem. Using the applicable software manager

menu systems and tools, develops, modifies and tests components

specific to fields and data that individualize/customize

applications to user roles/needs while maintaining integrity among

multiple software packages.Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full

performance level without further competition when all regulatory,

qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a

lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full

performance level.Work Schedule: 8a.m. - 4:30p.m., Monday - Friday

Telework: Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst

(Informatics)/11721-O

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not requiredPromotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full

performance level without further competition when all regulatory,

qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a

lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full

performance level.Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Supervisory statusNoPromotion Potential12

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- RequirementsConditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

Designated and/or random drug testing may be required

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after

12/31/1959

You may be required to serve a probationary period

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online

onboarding process

QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements

by the closing date of this announcement, 06/03/2019.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-11 position you must have served 52

weeks at the GS-09. 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. 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.Preferred Experience: Experience with VistA, CPRS, and VA

applications. Informatics experience preferred.You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as

described below:

GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the

GS-09 level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience: You must

have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the

next lower grade GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the

occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience

would typically include, but are not limited to: Leadership (e.g.,

team lead, project lead, management) experience in informatics

responsible for improving the quality, efficiency and effectiveness

of health care by integrating clinical and information processes in

a health care environment; Experience utilizing and training others

in the use of an electronic health record system and associated

clinical software to include conducting evaluations of clinical

software needs. To qualify based on education for this grade level

you must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years

of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a

degree or LL.M., if related. (Transcripts required.) OR, Applicants

may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level.

You must have a combination of specialized experience and education

beyond Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree as described above.

GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience

equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-11) in the normal

line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples

of specialized experience would typically include, but are not

limited to: Analyze regulatory requirements, customer needs, and

management objectives to design information systems; Apply

informatics techniques, processes, and technologies; Draft policies

and SOPs to ensure compliance with computer security regulations,

protocols, and practices; Provide informatics based review of plans

for testing, training, hardware and support of research based

informatics systems.You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:

Education and Training

Systems Integration

Technology Management

Communication

Analytic Reasoning

Project Management

Creative ThinkingExperience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer

work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps,

AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;

philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and

skills and can provide valuable training and experience that

translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for

all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of

work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of

time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to

receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature

of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number

of hours a week spent in such employment.Physical Requirements: The work is usually sedentary, but it

requires periods of walking, standing, bending, or climbing, and

employees may carry light items such as books, instruments, laptops,

and other similar materials.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/.EducationA 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:

http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.Additional informationVA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain

talented individuals in public service, increase worker

productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during

emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework

eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:

Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per

pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served

as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal

employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or

active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be

used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such

credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date

and is not guaranteed.Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with

disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5

CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with

disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical

disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled

veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or

more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply

under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement

Coordinator.The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible

displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection

priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To

be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of

the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your

most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty

location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or

more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility

is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at

http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not

obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The

position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade,

transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one

or any combination of these methods to fill the position.It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have

faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional

vacancies.Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA

for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking

employment at VA, career development services for our existing

Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military

service members.For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility

requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other

Candidate Definitions document.If you are unable to apply online view the following link for

information regarding an Alternate Application.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the

qualifications above.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE

WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are

referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional

job related information, which may include, but not limited to;

responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a

work sample, and/or contact for an interview.Your resume and/or

supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all

instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating

or consideration for employment.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceOtherDrug test requiredNo- Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application

Package which includes:

Resume

The following documents are accepted, and may be required if

applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this

position. Please use this checklist to make sure you have included

other documents required for your application, such as a copy of

your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's

(current/former Federal employees), documentation to support

Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for

displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for

additional information.

- Cover Letter

- DD-214

- OF-306

- Other

- Other Veterans Document

- Resume

- SF-15

- SF-50

- TranscriptVeterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible

Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or

for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must

provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and

character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are

currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or

discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to

your active duty service which reflects the dates of service,

character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of

impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others

eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of

eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10

Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.

Documentation is required to award preference. For more

information on Veterans' Preference, please visit

http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution

recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be

credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the

attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting

institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this

vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may

affect the overall rating.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a

comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your

family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to

make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal

benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold

and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific

benefits offered.- How to ApplyAll applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this

position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the

documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The

complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on

06/03/2019 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire

click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10495992.

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or

log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select

your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and

complete the occupational questionnaire.

Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and

appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS

account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the

Application Status link and then select the more information link

for this position. The Application page will display the status of

your application, the documentation received and processed, and any

correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your

uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan

process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA

JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy

announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents

from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a

condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of

Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). HCP are individuals

who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations where

patients receive care or who come into contact with VA patients as

part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to,

VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers

(CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary

units, Vet centers and VA-leased facilities. HCP include all VA

licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and

unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee

basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers,

and trainees who work at these facilities. HCP that are unable to

receive or otherwise decline a flu shot will be expected to wear a

face mask throughout the influenza season.Agency contact informationJERE [email protected] VA Medical Center

2360 East Pershing Boulevard

Cheyenne, WY 82001

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confirmation notification by email. After we receive application

packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy

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