Management Analyst

The Management Analyst serves within Surgical Services at the Dayton VA Medical Center and provides analytical, evaluative, and program support. Analyzing clinical and administrative data from Oracle Health and other authorized VA systems to identify trends, variances, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement. The position focuses on strengthening operational visibility, reporting accuracy, workflow efficiency, and data-driven decision-making across Surgical Services.

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/29/2026.

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.

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 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: Experience assisting with or supporting program analysis, administrative operations, or data tracking in a healthcare or similar environment; Basic familiarity with healthcare data systems (e.g., Oracle Health or similar platforms) and the ability to learn reporting tools; Exposure to operating room or clinical operations, scheduling, or workflow processes (formal experience not required if comparable operational exposure is present); Ability to collect, organize, and review data to identify trends, inconsistencies, or performance issues (training may be provided); Experience preparing reports, summaries, spreadsheets, or presentations for leadership or team use; Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to learn analytical methods and apply them in an operational setting;

Note:

Candidates with related administrative, analytical, or healthcare support experience who demonstrate the ability to learn quickly and apply data-driven thinking are encouraged to apply. On-the-job training will be provided for system-specific tools and advanced analytical techniques.

OR, Education:

Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years or progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL. B or J.D., if related.

NOTE:

Transcripts (uno ff icial or o ff icial) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without document.

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 graduate-level education (beyond the first year).

NOTE:

Transcripts (uno ff icial or o ff icial) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without document.

Preferred Experience:

Basic knowledge of program analysis, administrative processes, or operational support functions Familiarity with healthcare or business data systems (or ability to learn systems such as Oracle Health) Understanding of clinical or operational workflows (preferred but not required) Skill in collecting, organizing, and reviewing data Skill in preparing reports, spreadsheets, or presentations Ability to identify trends or inconsistencies with guidance Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally Ability to collaborate with clinical and administrative staff Ability to learn analytical tools, reporting systems, and performance metrics Ability to support leadership decision-making through data and observations 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/ .