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Program Applications Specialist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 days ago
Hybrid Louisville, KY $62K – $97K Apply by Oct 9, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ EngineeringOperations
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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.
What You'll Do
- →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.
- →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.
- →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.
- →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.
- →Major duties include but are not limited to: Skill with MUMPS/File Manager Applications Sufficient to Develop and Create Data Extract Templates, Rules, and Printouts.
- →Oversees the coordination, planning, implementation, and training for service and facility staff in business and functional areas for various information technology VISTA packages.
- →Serves as the functional "expert" for matters relating to the Patient Information Management System (PIMS) core package.
- →Plans initiatives for hardware and software needs for the service.
- →Assesses individual needs to determine appropriate level of menu access for staff, Regional Office employees, and employees from VISN VA facilities.
- →Identifies system inefficiencies and develops studies or data collection techniques related to specific identified problems.
Requirements
- ✓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 Physical Requirements: 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.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
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