Program Manager

Summary
The Program Manager is responsible for the oversight - management - direction - and operations of assigned network management programs and provides guidance to academic affiliate partnerships - provider agreements - and other special populations on policy development - analysis - budget - decision-making - and implementation activities affecting the entire agency health care system.

Applicants with internal status may also apply to: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/877313300

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS One year specialized experience that equipped you with the knowledge - skills - and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position - and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable - specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in Federal service. NOTE: To be minimally qualified for this position - you must meet 5 of the 7 following examples of specialized experience: Technical/operational consultant for development and implementation of policies - procedures - and operations related to new and existing programs and initiatives - Monitor legislation - regulatory guidance - and policy directives for assigned programs Evaluate programs against short- and long-range objectives to Develop effective bureau-level policies - strategic planning and change management Articulate and investigate policy options for program customers. Provider relations related to assigned program populations - collaborate with contractors and work with providers Write updates - issue briefs - and/or Congressional responses This experience must be detailed in your resume to receive credit. 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/.

Duties

Development and interpretation of guidance on program planning and evaluation of assigned programs - serves as a primary technical/operational consultant for development and implementation of policies - procedures - and operations related to new and existing programs and initiatives

Performs policy analysis and serves as decision-maker and senior bureau advisor for agency engagement and partnering with external health care organizations

Monitors development of legislation - regulatory guidance - and policy directives for assigned programs

Evaluates programs against short- and long-range objectives to develop effective bureau-level policies and support strategic planning and change management

Articulates and investigates policy options for program customers and planning and implementation of decisions

Defines or redefines critical problems and advises management of advantages and disadvantages of approaches

Reviews program policies for consistency with policy direction of management and to identify needed areas of analysis

Manages development of projects to identify - review - and analyze new legislation - executive directives - policy - procedures - and practices

Plans - organizes - directs - coordinates - controls - reviews - evaluates - and improves resource support operations

Analysis of performance data utilizing qualitative and quantitative methods to assess program effectiveness and develop recommendations to improve programs based on interpretation of tangible data (e.g. - trends - anomalies) as well as data based on prediction and assumption

Develops reports and analyses for various organizational/governmental levels (e.g. - bureau - agency - Congress)

Provides statistical expertise and guidance in analyzing bureau databases

Develops and implements new business functions and processes

Identifies requirements - originates new techniques - establishes criteria - develops new data reporting requirements - and creates corresponding collection and reporting tools

Performs quality assurance/control work involving systematic prevention of defects and nonconformance to regulations and standards

Monitors qualitative and quantitative measurements to identify quality program trends

Identifies areas requiring further analysis - and identifies resolution paths

Identifies unsatisfactory trends and conditions and develops correction plans for factors that may contribute to defective work processes or products

Supports budget and financial management reviews and activities

Performs substantial lead duties over a small team

Serves as a senior advisor for special population program matters

Ensures the organization's strategic plan - mission - vision - and values are communicated and integrated into team strategies - goals - objectives - work plans - and work products and services

Articulates and communicates assignments - projects - problems - actionable events - milestones - and/or program issues under review and deadlines and time frames for completion to the team

Other duties as assigned

Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: May be available at management's decision

Telework: This position may be authorized for telework

Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process

Virtual: This position may be authorized for Virtual Work

Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA employees that are already subject to the return to the in-person work mandate in their current position

Definition of Virtual Work: Employee works outside of original hiring duty station at a VA-owned or leased space

Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in-person work unless they are approved for an exception or an exemption

Any approval for an RTO exception - exemption - or extension will happen after a tentative job offer - but before a final job offer.

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