Program Analyst

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform cost analyses such as maintaining records of fee basing services for all community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) and the main hospital.
• Develop procedures and systems for establishing operating and assessing the effectiveness of administrative control systems and aligning or operating programs.
• Monitor all billing and assist in ensuring accuracy.
• Evaluate results of audits/inspections and forwards action items to supervisory or upper management within the service line.
• Maintain all data and present reports weekly monthly quarterly and yearly to supervisory and upper management within the service line pertaining to performance measures and monitors.
• Analyze and evaluate on a qualitative and quantitative basis the effectiveness of programs or operations in meeting established goals and objectives.
• Oversee suggestion and award quality and/or productivity programs.
• Oversee productivity programs in stable organizations comprised of related functions.
• Oversee productivity programs in single mission/program organizations.
• Analyze and summarize information for the supervisory and upper management staff providing information on past and current processes and programs.
• Ensure that adequate systems are set up to monitor programs and processes and adjust as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst/PD505660
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized


The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care you will operate in a model with three core elements seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veterans community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor Americas Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

• 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
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
• 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 ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers 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)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public 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 period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 07/21/2026.

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-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. 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 this instance you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade.

You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:

• Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: tracking improvement (data trending data dashboards and scorecards) and monitoring project progress and completion; applying program evaluation and measurement techniques in determining the extent of compliance with rules and regulations of a health care system; interpret and analyze complex information to reduce such data to clear precise written summaries reports and recommendations; presenting recommendations based on data analysis and negotiating solutions to disputed recommendations; utilizing various software programs including but not limited to: VISTACPRS Excel PowerPoint Event Capture Appointment Management KLF Internet downloads. OR
• Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have completed a masters or equivalent graduate degree successfully completed two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or possess a LL.B or J.D. if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. (Transcript Required). OR
• Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond the first year of graduate education may be used to qualify applicants for the GS-09 level. (Transcript Required).

For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at 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 sedentary although the employee may be subjected to stressful situations due to the tight time frames of certain projects. Some walking standing bending and carrying small items such as books reports and papers is also required. No special physical abilities are required to perform the work.

You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

Work Environment: Work isperformed in an office with easy access to telephones files calculators personal computers and remote data terminals. There are frequent interruptions such as phone calls and drop-ins by service line staff requesting information and assistance. The workplace is adequately heated lighted and ventilated. May require occasional travel.

For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at

Required Experience:

IC