<p>The Program Applications Specialist provides continuous business oversight for a variety of software programs integral to the overall administration and operations of the business and effects programmatic changes at the facility level. The incumbent coordinates ongoing data collection and analysis and uses knowledge of System Redesign principles to determine organization performance.</p> <p>This job opportunity announcement (JOA) will be used to fill one (1) full-time, permanent Program Applications Specialist, GS-0301-09 Target 11, vacancy with Business Office Service at the Louisville, KY VA Medical Center.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Knowledge can be gained and expanded on during the initial GS-9 period but will be expected to be fully gained prior to recommendation to GS-11.</p> <p>The Program Applications Specialist (PAS) serves as the integrator that coordinates the business process and software functions. The PAS provides continuous business oversight for a variety of software programs integral to the overall administration and operations of the business and effects programmatic changes at the facility level. The PAS coordinates ongoing data collection and analysis and uses knowledge of System Redesign principles to determine organization performance. The PAS conducts business process modeling, projects and studies that will impact on the overall functions of the services in such areas as, policy development and implementation, work methodology, processes, streamlining, etc.</p> <p>Major duties include but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Skill with MUMPS/File Manager Applications Sufficient to Develop and Create Data Extract Templates, Rules, and Printouts. </li><li>Oversees the coordination, planning, implementation, and training for service and facility staff in business and functional areas for various information technology VISTA packages. </li><li>Serves as the functional "expert" for matters relating to the Patient Information Management System (PIMS) core package. </li><li>Plans initiatives for hardware and software needs for the service. </li><li>Assesses individual needs to determine appropriate level of menu access for staff, Regional Office employees, and employees from VISN VA facilities. </li><li>Identifies system inefficiencies and develops studies or data collection techniques related to specific identified problems. </li><li>Coordinates ongoing data collection and analysis and uses knowledge of System Redesign principles to determine organization performance. </li><li>Conducts business process modeling, projects and studies that will impact on the overall functions of the services in such areas as, policy development and implementation, work methodology, processes, streamlining, etc. </li><li>Performs a continuing evaluation and analysis to assess program effectiveness and to identify areas requiring management attention. </li><li>Analyzes utilization trend data on a monthly/quarterly basis to verify the accuracy of the data, identify problem areas, provide objective assessments, prioritize identified problems, analyze variances, and recommend appropriate actions and/or alternatives. </li><li>Establishes administrative qualitative standards; the objective of which is intended to improve programs, facilities, and operations. The incumbent develops and implements standards that affect the service. </li><li>Develops initiatives which will enable the facility to provide quality health care to its population while operating in a more effective and efficient manner. </li><li>Designs and develops dissemination and training materials, local standard operating procedure manuals, develops and utilizes monitoring tools, and provides for the implementation of BO programs through on-site education and training. </li><li>Recommends and implements amendment of business office programs where necessary. </li><li>Communicate in a clear, logical, and concise to explanation of information, both orally and in written format. </li><li>Preforms the coordination, planning, implementation, and training for service and facility staff in business and functional areas for various information technology VISTA packages. </li><li>Develops and presents both formal lectures and on-the-job sessions to those employees who will be entering, changing, and extracting data. </li><li>Designs and develops dissemination and training materials, local standard operating procedure manuals, develops and utilizes monitoring tools, and provides for the implementation of BO programs through on-site education and training. </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.</p> <p>Telework: Adhoc</p> <p>Virtual: This is not a virtual position.</p> <p>Position Description/PD#: Program Applications Specialist/PD05324A and PD403700</p> <p>Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized</p> <p>Financial Disclosure Report: Not required</p>