Job details
Salary $77,488 - $122,884 a year job type full-time
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Summary
The vcl`s mission is to provide 24/7, world-class suicide prevention and crisis intervention services to veterans, service members, and their family membersThe incumbent will oversee the work of the call center staff, facility and clinical leadership, center of excellence, and vha suicide prevention coordinators around the country, and related suicide prevention and intervention resources in the community.
Responsibilities
Uses large, highly specialized databases to recover statistical information needed for studies and reports.
Collects, organizes, analyzes, and interprets highly specialized veteran data from large databasesCoordinates and review data and outliers from different databases in preparation for integrated analysis and interpretation of highly specialized data.
Coordinates the determination of the scope of surveys, optimum sample sizes, appropriate sampling procedures, and quantification of the reliability of estimates based on samples.
Analyzes and presents survey data and other information on customer satisfaction and other characteristics of the veteran population.
Serves as a data analyst to support data warehouse development, deploys reporting tools, maintain the employee dashboards, and delivers self-service reporting and analytic solutions.
Prepares quantitative and qualitative analyses and research studies.
Responsibility includes the selection of statistical techniques, report format, validity of data, and accuracy of resultsInterprets, analyzes, and evaluates data and results for internal presentations.
Plans the assembly and presentation of findings from assigned studies in graphic, chart, and narrative form, applying appropriate statistical and analytical techniques.
Develops procedures and recommends quality improvements in data collection, data extraction and statistical information systems.
Develops computer-programming applications to automate routine data query and extraction.
Provides data processing support for surveys, program evaluation, and special studies.
Designs and conducts ad-hoc studies and analyses to provide data for the use of vcl officialsParticipates in special studies and fact-finding activities to develop required data and information for reporting purposes, and prepares administrative reports.
Work schedule: vcl is a 24 hour operation service as so, v aried work schedules include evenings, night shifts, weekends and holidaysTour will be determined after final selectionTour is subject to change based on program needs.
Virtual: this is a virtual position.
Position description/pd#: program analyst/ pd075010
Relocation/recruitment incentives: not authorized
Permanent change of station (pcs): not authorized
Pcs appraised value offer (avo): not authorized
Financial disclosure report: not required
This is a remote positionSelectees will work 100% of the time in a non-va-owned space outside of the local commuting area of a parent station.the employee`s workspace must be suitable for conducting business and as such, remote employees are expected to provide a secure, distraction-free home-based worksite with reliable high speed internet connectivityThe employee will be required to travel to the closest va medical center and/or va outpatient clinic for issuance of equipment and as needed for technical supportSelectees will be required to self-certify that their remote workplace meets all safety, privacy, and internet speed requirements.
Travel required
Not required
Supervisory status
No
Promotion potential
None
Job family (series)
0343 management and program analysis
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Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
You must be a u.sCitizen to Apply Now
All applicants tentatively selected for va employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointmentApplicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with va.
Selective service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Participation in the seasonal influenza and coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19) vaccination programs are requirements for all department of veterans affairs health care personnel (hcp)
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/29/2021.
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 announcementFor a gs-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the gs-11The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the federal serviceAn sf-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materialsIf 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 announcementIn 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 organizationExamples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Participates in special studies and fact-finding activities to develop required data and information for reporting purposes and prepares administrative reports.
Collects, organizes, analyzes, and interprets highly specialized veteran data from large databases.
Coordinates the determination of the scope of surveys, optimum sample sizes, appropriate sampling procedures, and quantification of the reliability of estimates based on samples.
Serves as a data analyst to support data warehouse development, deploys reporting tools, maintain the employee dashboards, and delivers self-service reporting and analytic solutions.
Utilizes various software packages, to include microsoft word, access, excel, powerpoint, and sql to prepare special reports, forms, and correspondence.
You will be rated on the following competencies for this position:
Manages and organizes information
Organizational performance analysis
Planning and evaluating
Technical competence
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 employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Note: a full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per weekPart-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activitiesApplicants 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 applicant must be able to perform primarily light and sedentary duties with occasionally moderate physical demands, exercise patience, and control emotions, with reasonable accommodation if necessary, without endangering the health and safety of the applicant or others.
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
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
Additional information
Va supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergenciesThis position may be authorized for teleworkTelework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Career transition assistance plan (ctap) provide eligible displaced federal/va competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacanciesTo be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent sf-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancyTo be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the jobInformation 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/.
Placement policy: the posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotionThe position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatementManagement may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
It is the policy of the va to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Veterans and transitioning service members: please visit the va for vets site for career-search tools for veterans seeking employment at va, career development services for our existing veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
For more information on the `who may apply` eligibility requirements, please refer to the ohrm status candidates and other candidate definitions document.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an alternate application.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specificWe will not make assumptions regarding your experience.
Narrative responses are not required at this timeIf you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verifiedPlease follow all instructions carefullyErrors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Other
Drug test required
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-sensitive (ncs)/moderate risk
Trust determination process
Suitability/fitness
Required documents
Required documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:
Resume
Sf-50/ notification of personnel action
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this positionPlease use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), sf-50`s (current/former federal employees), documentation to support veterans preference claims, or ictap/ctap documentation (for displaced federal employees)You will not be contacted for additional information.
Cover letter
Dd-214/ statement of service
Disability letter (va)
Performance appraisal
Resume
Separation notice (rif)
Sf-50/ notification of personnel action
Sf-50, notification of personnel action (if applicable for time in grade and/or eligibility):
Most recent sf-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
An sf-50 showing your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materialsIf 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 announcementIn this instance, you must provide an additional sf-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade
Award 50`s do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time-in-grade.
Examples of appropriate sf-50`s include:
Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or
Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or
Sf-50`s at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old.
Veterans` preference: when applying for federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference for 5pt (tp), 10pt (cp/cps/xp), or for sole survivor preference (ssp) in the questionnaireYou must provide a legible copy of your dd214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.)If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separationAdditionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible veterans) must also submit an sf-15 `application for 10 point veteran preference` with required proof as stated on the formDocumentation is required to award preferenceFor more information on veterans` preference, please visit feds hire vets - veterans - job seekers - veterans` preference.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of education in order for it to be credited towards qualificationsTherefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the u.sDepartment of education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Benefits
Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
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Current federal employees of this agency.
Clarification from the agency
1st aoc: current station 132 veterans crisis line employees 2nd aoc: va wide employees
