Remote Program Analyst Jobs in Torrance, CA (NOW HIRING)

Summary
The Program Analyst functions on behalf of the Chief, Radiation Oncology and maintains considerable responsibility with radiation Oncology. Many of the incumbent's responsibility are self-initiated. Many responsibilities involve close interactions at both the VISN and National level. The Program Analyst works in the most complex category of healthcare facilities in the VA system. The VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System is a complex highly affiliated tertiary referral medical center.
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Duties
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Major Duties to include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Collect, analyze, and interpret large multidimensional datasets from Radiation Oncology record-and-verify systems, e.g., Aria, (Data Analytics).
• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards, reports, and data-driven models to determine optimal staffing levels, forecast equipment needs, and enhance decision-making while ensuring data integrity, e.g., utilizing Power BI and/or Pyramid analytics systems. (Data Analytics).
• Report, analyze, and update Radiation Oncology access and treatment indicators for the network (Network Level Interactions).
• Serve as liaison between Human Resources and Radiation Oncology for personnel management, position management, and manpower utilization; advise on recruitment, employee placements, performance management, incentive awards, training, and resolution of Union and EEO grievances. (Administrative Functions).
• Manage supply needs, equipment repairs and Equipment Inventory List (EIL) maintenance, space utilization planning, and time and attendance; serve as PIV sponsor, ADPAC, TMS coordinator, and NARS assessor as needed. (Administrative Functions).
• Prepare a data-driven annual budget plan; monitor, review, and process fund allotment requests; and track obligations and expenditures for base and mission support functions throughout the annual operating budget. (Administrative Functions).
• Advise on and author Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for optimized workflows, collaborating with clinical staff to ensure patient safety, accreditation requirements, and best practice guidelines are met. (Systems Optimization and Compliance).
• Ensure adherence to ASTRO/APEx accreditation standards and VA-specific radiation oncology directives and policies; continuously monitor and audit practices to maintain compliance and facilitate continuous quality improvement. (Systems Optimization and Compliance).
• Lead systems optimization efforts by assessing data from existing systems and workflows to identify inefficiencies, implement evidence-based strategies, integrate new technologies, and enhance system performance. (Systems Optimization and Compliance).
• Function as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) supporting complex acquisitions; author acquisition documents, conduct comprehensive market research, and define precise statements of work for Radiation Oncology equipment and services. (Contracting and Acquisition Support).
• Monitor payments, maintain procurement records in compliance with current policies, and oversee implementation of acquired equipment and systems to ensure seamless integration into operations. (Contracting and Acquisition Support).
• Manage procurement and contracting processes for large-scale, intricate contracts involving medical physics, radiation technologists, capital equipment, unique radiation oncology data systems (Contracting and Acquisition Support).

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 08:00am - 4:30pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst/PD14906O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Auhorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• 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
• 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.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/04/2026.
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-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 and/or education as described below:

• 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: Gathering, compiling, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative operational or healthcare data to prepare routine statistical reports and track performance metrics. Utilizing data management software, databases, or analytical dashboards to monitor workload trends and identify operational issues. Assisting in conducting administrative studies, workflow evaluations, or reviews of organizational procedures to recommend operational or process improvements. Drafting administrative documents, standard operating procedures (SOPs), meeting minutes, briefing materials, or policy memos for program leadership. Providing administrative program support, such as tracking master schedules, assisting with purchase card transactions/fund monitoring, or troubleshooting basic software/system access issues. OR,
• Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education in a related field leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR,
• Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond the first year or 18 semester hours may be used to qualify applicants for the GS-9 level.

Preferred Experience:
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
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/.
Additional information
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.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To 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 vacancy. To 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 job. Information 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/.
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