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Form of workThe primary purpose of the Program Analyst is to provide Data Management and analysis, create visual displays and reports for the VA National Telestroke Program (NTSP), a nationwide, virtual telehealth program that is part of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and is based at the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System in Palo Alto, CA.Qualifications: To qualify for this position, you must meet one of the following criteria:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9) in Federal Service that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of a Program Analyst, GS-11. Specialized experience includes providing medical and health care Data Management and analysis, creating visual displays and reports, encompassing database development and management for operations and performance data, as well as technical support for data collection, reporting and analysis utilizing Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Access, SAS, SQL Server, and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).
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SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) related to this position. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. NOTE: Transcripts Required.
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COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combination of successfully completed higher level graduate education and specialized experience, as described above, which meets the total experience requirements for this grade level. Only graduate education beyond the first 2 years may be used to qualify. NOTE: Transcripts Required.
You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
- Data Management
- Database Administration
- Database Management Systems
IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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.
Experience 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; religious; 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.
Physical Requirements: This is a virtual position. Work is usually performed sitting at a desk. There may be occasional in-person meetings with fellow NTSP staff, as well as brief visits to health care facilities, local area university campuses and offices, etc. however, no special physical demands arc involved in performing the work.
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/.Education: IMPORTANT: A 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: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).Employment Type: FULL_TIME
