Systems & Procedures Analyst
The incumbent processes financial and clinical data in the DSS system for the Syracuse VAMC and it community clinics. In addition, the incumbent can be assigned to provide DSS support services to any one of the facilities located within the Western New York VA Healthcare network. The incumbent provides direct support to all local care/service line managers in accurately identifying appropriate costing for the delivery services. This individual applies standard costing methodologies. The employee reports rejects and missing data to the VISN 2 DSS Lead. The incumbent performs audits as required and/or that are necessary during the monthly processing steps:
He/she identifies and corrects errors. He/she maintains an audit trail for future reference. The incumbent applies accounting, budgeting, and statistical principles and techniques to study and evaluate gathered information and make sound judgments and conclusions. Several complex processing steps and validation tools are used in each DSS subsystem, which requires close attention to detail. Incumbent is intimately familiar with all of the different screens in these subsystems and recognizes where to go in order to input all of the manual corrections. He/she researches, interprets, performs reconciliations, verifies data for accuracy and informs VISN 2 DSS Lead of discrepancies. The incumbent meets with various Medical Centers staff experts to investigate and correct cost anomalies in DSS. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clinical and administrative personnel to properly complete assignments, promote the use of the Decision Support System, and stays up-to-date in program operations. 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. The full performance level for this position is GS-09 Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm Compressed/Flexible:
Not Available Telework:
As needed Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Systems & Procedures Analyst/PD 09261-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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. 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-05 or higher 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 Computer Software Applications; Ability to interpret and apply VHA Guidelines; Performance of Analytical Services in Formulation, Skills in Customer Service Relations Management (VHA Preference); Skills to organize and prioritize workload independently, adjusts to varying amounts of work, and meets deadlines; OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement; OR Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Attention to Detail Audit Reporting Cost Accounting Financial Analysis 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:
Incumbent's work is primarily sedentary but may be subject to stressful situations due to the complexity of knowledge required and time frame constraints. The position requires some walking, standing, bending, and carrying items such as files, books and papers. 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/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
He/she identifies and corrects errors. He/she maintains an audit trail for future reference. The incumbent applies accounting, budgeting, and statistical principles and techniques to study and evaluate gathered information and make sound judgments and conclusions. Several complex processing steps and validation tools are used in each DSS subsystem, which requires close attention to detail. Incumbent is intimately familiar with all of the different screens in these subsystems and recognizes where to go in order to input all of the manual corrections. He/she researches, interprets, performs reconciliations, verifies data for accuracy and informs VISN 2 DSS Lead of discrepancies. The incumbent meets with various Medical Centers staff experts to investigate and correct cost anomalies in DSS. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clinical and administrative personnel to properly complete assignments, promote the use of the Decision Support System, and stays up-to-date in program operations. 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. The full performance level for this position is GS-09 Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm Compressed/Flexible:
Not Available Telework:
As needed Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Systems & Procedures Analyst/PD 09261-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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. 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-05 or higher 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 Computer Software Applications; Ability to interpret and apply VHA Guidelines; Performance of Analytical Services in Formulation, Skills in Customer Service Relations Management (VHA Preference); Skills to organize and prioritize workload independently, adjusts to varying amounts of work, and meets deadlines; OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement; OR Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Attention to Detail Audit Reporting Cost Accounting Financial Analysis 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:
Incumbent's work is primarily sedentary but may be subject to stressful situations due to the complexity of knowledge required and time frame constraints. The position requires some walking, standing, bending, and carrying items such as files, books and papers. 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/.
- Department:
0501 Financial Administration And Program - Salary Range:
$44,836 to $71,298 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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