Program AnalystThe Program Analyst Position is located at the VAMC Cincinnati, OH in the Integrated Access Service.Accepting applicationsOpen & closing dates: 03/04/2026 to 03/10/2026Salary: $52,559 to $83,582 per yearPay scale & grade: GS 7 - 9Location: 1 vacancy in Fort Thomas, KYRemote job: NoTelework eligible: NoTravel Required: Not requiredRelocation expenses reimbursed: NoAppointment type: PermanentWork schedule: Full-timeService: CompetitivePromotion potential: 9Job family (Series): 0343 Management And Program AnalysisSupervisory status: NoSecurity clearance: Not RequiredDrug test: NoPosition sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low RiskTrust determination process: Credentialing, Suitability/FitnessFinancial disclosure: NoBargaining unit status: NoAnnouncement number: CBSR-12901285-26-BSControl number: 859672800This job is open to the following categories of people:Federal employees - Competitive serviceFederal employees - Excepted serviceInternal to an agencyCareer transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)Land and base managementVeteransMilitary spousesIndividuals with disabilitiesPeace Corps & AmeriCorps VistaSpecial authoritiesClarification from the agency: Status candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles) and Special Hiring Authorities; current, permanent VA Employees may receive first consideration.Duties:Responsible for implementation of Community Care clinical integration tools including installation, access, training, and utilization. As changes develop within the program, the incumbent will stay abreast of the impact on the workgroup and provide continuous updates.Provide expertise and leadership of clinical integration tools so that VA Community Care can optimize use of available tools for consult management and seamless communication with providers.Will serve as the primary point of contact for assistance with billing and payment issues for services provided within the community. Communicates directly with patients, community providers, collection agencies and VA care team members to resolve issues.Incumbent assures the development of data and long-term budget formulation. Gathers, compares and correlates financial data concerning current and future programs and activities with projected costs of operations. Gathers and reviews a broad base of historical data and current trends to validate and consolidate requests and estimates for an integrated budget forecast of community care within the service.Incumbent has senior/primary program responsibility for the business rule development, accurate usage, current reporting, data validation, oversight. etc. of the Community Care program. Plays an active role in authorization activities for the medical center in generating reports and performing reviews. Prepares reports of findings and presents to the supervisor for action.Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm or 7:30am - 4:00pmVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst / PD910780Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not AuthorizedRequirements:You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this jobSelective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959Subject to background/security investigationSelected 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, 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 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, 03/10/2026. 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-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05; 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 announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade.You may qualify based on your experience as described below:GS-07 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 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 of an extensive body of rules, policies, procedures, or operations that require extended training and experience to perform a wide variety of interrelated or non-standard procedural assignments and to resolve a wide range of problems, knowledge of medical terminology, ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written, and with individuals from an extremely diverse range of backgrounds, including Medical Center staff, beneficiaries, and other agencies and departments, knowledge of proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, format and administrative procedures, and a working knowledge of personal computers and basic software applications.GS-09 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. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: knowledge of an extensive body of rules, policies, procedures, or operations that require extended training and experience to perform a wide variety of interrelated or non-standard procedural assignments and to resolve a wide range of problems, knowledge of medical terminology, ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written, and with individuals from an extremely diverse range of backgrounds, including Medical Center staff, beneficiaries, and other agencies and departments, knowledge of proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, format and administrative procedures, and a working knowledge of personal computers and basic software applications. 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