Management and Program Analyst Detail/Temporary Promotion

This Management and Program Analyst Detail/Temporary Promotion position is with Veterans Health Administration (Department of Veterans Affairs) in Phoenix, AZ. This position is in the Legacy VISN 7 Human Resources Management Office. The primary purpose of this position is to perform management and program analysis work for the Human Resources Management Officer. That is, to analyze and evaluate major administrative aspects of substantive, mission-oriented programs; to develop long-range program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones or evaluates the effectiveness of programs conducted throughout the VISN, or a regional structure of equivalent scope. Key duties: • This is a Temporary Promotion Not to Exceed 120 days but may be extended as needed and or converted to permanent without further competition. Major duties may include, but are not limited to: Incumbent develops recommendations for HR program officials and supervisors and strives to have viable recommendations accepted by operating components. Recommendations include development of new or modified work methods, procedural changes, systems variations, and acceptance of new technology developments. Develops recommendations for improvements in administrative operations and to promote efficiency and cost savings. Evaluates, processes, and makes recommendations for effective organizational changes. Recommends areas and methods by which efficiency of operation can be improved. Provides reports, evaluated information, budgetary proposals and similar products necessary for effective direction of administrative operations. Participates in discussions, meetings, conferences and conference calls with agency administrators, senior subject matter and technical personnel, and other federal agency officials to secure and provide information, to investigate facts; present conclusions, recommendations, and alternatives; obtain concurrence; develop alternate courses of actions; and mutually resolve problems. Interprets findings resulting from studies that are independently developed. Completes analyses of data and identifies administratively significant findings. Analyzes and prepares status reports for review at all levels. Analyzes and evaluates on a quantitative or qualitative bases, the effectiveness of administrative functions and operations in meeting established goals and objectives. Uses advanced qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyze and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of organizational programs. Adapts analytical methods and techniques to specific issues and develops new approaches to resolve complex productivity problems and issues. Develops, coordinates, and applies performance measures to evaluate productivity programs for a major agency segment, such as a region office, center, or major field installation. Establishes study methods and techniques to be used in complex studies and audits. Interprets findings from studies that are developed independently. Develops recommendations for top program officials and supervisors and strives to have recommendations accepted by operating components. Recommendations include work method or procedural changes, systems variations, and acceptance of new technology developments. Responds to formal contacts and provides guidance and direction about management of contract information. Employs advanced qualitative and quantitative techniques to improve the efficiency of internal administrative operations, organizations, or management. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm, EST OR 8:00am - 4:30pm, EST (subject to negotiation based on selection) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Telework: Ad-hoc. Position Description/PD#: Management and Program Analyst Detail/Temporary Promotion/PD107480 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. Qualifications: To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/17/2026. 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-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. 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-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: analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of complex administrative operations in meeting goals and objectives; advising management of unique conditions and issues which affect administrative activities and provides guidance on interpretation and implementation of new and revised legislation, policies, regulations and procedures; analyzing and evaluates, on a quantitative and/or qualitative basis, operations in meeting established goals, measures, and objectives; completing special projects for the VISN HR Office within short time frames; assures compliance of administrative operations with appropriate requirements and develops strategies for improving administrative functions; develops and maintains communications with other Federal and non-Federal organizations. 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/. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.