Summary
The incumbent serves as the Program Analyst (Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation (VERA) Coordinator) for Fiscal Service. The position accepts and supports the mission, vision, and guiding principles of the Orlando VA Healthcare System.
Duties
The incumbent serves as the VERA Coordinator for the facility and attends VERA or Data Validation committees consisting of various clinical and administrative members. Duties included but are not limited to: Responsible for analytical studies resulting in the identification of information needed to manage critical aspects of field operations responsible for OVAMC funding. Employee provides managers with objectively based information for making decisions on the administrative and programmatic aspects of the VERA process. Keeps facility staff informed of program/policy changes, developments of proposals impacting the medical center's revenue enhancement activities. Develops annual training and auditing processes used to best maximize VERA opportunities for the facility. Develop training materials to assist managers in utilizing data and reports that are produced. Serve as a technical advisor to facility and financial management providing guidance, recommendations and monitoring in the implementation, management and evaluation of VERA, ensuring that the program meets required standards and or criteria. Maintains and promotes an effective and productive relationship with healthcare center staff to assure facility activities are accomplished in the most cost effective way and maintains a working relationship with other facility management staff in coordinating cross-organizational activities and information. Manage special projects or program issues that have broad impact. Incumbent undertakes ongoing analyses, investigations and initiatives that have high priority for senior level management at the facility Provide results and recommendations in a timely, concise and accurate manner. Provides written and verbal reports to executive staff on comprehensive surveys conducted to evaluate resource utilization, workload/ cost reporting, data validation activities, etc. Coordinates and disseminates data, special projects and other information pertaining to relevant program responsibilities with healthcare center staff for review and/or action. Employee handles competing activities such as varying initiatives, routine collaboration with service/departments, and ad hoc items needed throughout the year. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30AM-4:00PM Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst (VERA Coordinator)/PD066560 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
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 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 (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) 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 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 period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Education
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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
How you will be evaluated
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following Competencies for this position: Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork 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. 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; 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. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.