Summary The position has been established to advise, evaluate the effectiveness of National Cardiac Device Surveillance Program (NCDSP) programs and operations of its 4 primary roles. The NCDSP monitors of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) through the maintenance of VA national registry for all implantable cardiac devices. The NCDSP services veterans from all VHA centers across the country and currently services over 60,000 patients per annum. Responsibilities The NCDSP serves four primary roles: (1) Administrative tracking of CIEDs implanted in Veterans. (2) Facilitating the remote monitoring of patients with CIEDs. (3) Providing subject matter expertise, information on potentially affected Veterans, and guidance to VHA program offices and VA cardiology clinics in the event of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or manufacturer safety notification or recalls affecting CIEDs. (4) Providing clinical support to Veterans Affairs (VA) health care providers who follow patients with CIEDs by informing them about critical findings discovered via remote monitoring. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Analyzing and evaluating (on a quantitative or qualitative basis) the effectiveness of line program operations in meeting established goals and objectives. Advising on the distribution of work among positions and organizations and the appropriate staffing levels and skills mix. Advising on the potential benefits/uses of automation to improve the efficiency of administrative support or program operations. Performs analysis and advisory assignments related to the effectiveness of programs and/or the efficiency of the management of operations. Evaluating and advising on the organization, methods, and procedures for providing administrative support systems such asrecords, communications, directives, forms, files, and documentation. Researching and investigating new or improved business and management practices for application to agency programs or operations. Analyzing management information requirements to develop program or administrative reporting systems including the systems specifications, data gathering and analytical techniques, and systems evaluation methodology. Reviewing administrative audit and investigative reports to determine appropriate changes or corrective action required. Develop performance standards, evaluate work performance and identify developmental and training needs of employees. Develops the need for and maintains an awareness of available funds for maintenance of the national NCDSP data systems (i.e. COTS, national patient user interface). Serves as the program subject matter expert, analyst and advisor to the Supervisory Health Systems Specialist and National Director on the evaluation and the effectiveness of all NCDSP programs to include but not limited to the following: cybersecurity, clinic compliance, user productivity, adherence rate, patient compliance, device recall announcement tracking. Provides NCDSP leadership with independently developed data and objectively based information for making decisions on the administrative and programmatic aspects of NCDSP operations and management and advises on potential benefits/uses of process improvement strategies to improve efficiency of programs. Work Schedule: 8:00am to 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Management & Program Analyst (NCDSP Data Analyst)/PD02750O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Required Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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 dentification 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 or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/27/2026. 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 13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS 12. 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 12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Knowledge at a level to serve as an expert in the application of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or the improvement of complex management processes and systems. Knowledge of a comprehensive range of administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of one or more important public programs. Knowledge of bureau program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the worth of program accomplishments. Knowledge of relationships with other programs and key administrative support functions within the employing bureau or other agencies. Skill to plan, organize, and direct team study work and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where the proposals involve substantial bureau resources, require extensive changes in established procedures, or may be in conflict with the desires of the activity studied. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Administration and Management Analysis and Problem Solving Computer Languages Computer Skills Control of Funds Lead or Supervise 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. Note: 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: No unusual physical exertion is required. 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. 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/. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
