Management analyst

Summary Employee will be assigned to the Office of the Director, VA Medical Center, Madison, WI, with primary responsibility for monitoring and coordinating facility activities to optimize workload capture, resource utilization, information management, revenue enhancement, and implement business intelligence solutions to improve hospital efficiency.

Duties *THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*

Duties include but may not be limited to the following: Serves in a consultant role to hospital leadership (primarily the Associate Director) providing evaluation, guidance, recommendations, and oversight of activities related to workload capture, resource utilization, information management, revenue enhancement, and to develop business intelligence solutions to improve hospital efficiency. Serves as a principal advisor to facility leadership regarding implementation of business intelligence solutions and systems reporting. Conducts studies, analyzes findings, and makes recommendations to management (on a quantitative or qualitative basis) regarding the effectiveness and efficiency of hospital program operations and offers strategies to more effectively meet related goals, mission, and objectives. Collects and examines data, reviews hospital administrative workflows, and designs solutions using available business intelligence tools and technological solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of hospital operations. Develops and implements action plans to implement solutions in partnership with hospital stakeholders to implement new technologies and reporting tools that improve the efficiency of business operations, while maintaining the highest compliance standards. Researches and investigates new or improved technologies and identifies appropriate areas to apply to improve performance. Coordinates and disseminates data, special projects, etc. relevant to responsibilities with medical center staff for review and/or action and assures activities requiring response are accomplished in a timely and accurate manner. Plans, develops, and conducts formal and informal training programs relevant to business intelligence technologies and solutions, reporting, and data/validation/certification. Develops training materials or other tools to assist managers in utilizing technology, data and reports that are produced. Conducts surveys or reviews of Service Lines, as requested and provides written reports on findings along with recommendations for improving program activities. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Telework: This position may be authorized for Ad-hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Required Documents" below for details. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must also have at least one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped them with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes: conducting studies, analyzing findings, and making recommendations regarding the effectiveness of clinical program operations; serving as a consultant to leadership on business intelligence solutions; collecting and analyzing data; applying new technologies to operational processes; developing and conducting training programs; serving as a technical advisor to facility leadership; and preparing reports.

Physical Requirements: Work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. 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/. Your experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. 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. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Additional information Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

Receiving Service Credit for 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. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. 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. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 80 or more before any Veterans preference points) 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/. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. A 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility 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.