Management Analyst

Summary

The Management Analyst for Surgery Service is directly under the Surgery Service at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, MO.

Duties

The Management Analyst works in a broad capacity for the Service Line at large, consisting of surgeons for all specialties as well as the anesthesia department. This position works as one of the key representatives under the Surgery Service line to other services, other facilities, and at VISN level meetings and conferences. The duties of this position include but are not limited to: Conducts studies of administrative processes and workflow activities within Surgery Service to identify procedural issues and areas requiring management attention Collects, compiles, and organizes data from established sources for review by supervisors and management officials Researches administrative issues and gathers information related to performance measures, accreditation requirements, and operational activities Reviews information for accuracy and completeness and prepares reports, summaries, and briefing materials for management review Monitors selected service performance indicators and maintains tracking systems used to evaluate compliance with established goals, policies, procedures, and reporting requirements Provides administrative support during planning initiatives, program reviews, and management studies by gathering background information, compiling data, and preparing supporting documentation Provides guidance to staff on established requirements and prepares related correspondence, reports, and supporting documentation Conducts reviews of administrative and operational processes and provides recommendations to supervisors and managers concerning work methods, procedures, and program operations Assists in identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and resource utilization through the application of established management principles and practices Assists in developing documentation and supporting materials used for short- and long-range planning activities Provides administrative support to clinical section chiefs and supervisors by coordinating personnel actions, tracking administrative requirements, and assisting with process improvement efforts related to technical and administrative operations Serves as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for assigned contracts in accordance with established training and delegation requirements Assists in the preparation of space, equipment and supply requests by collecting supporting information, preparing required documentation, and coordinating submissions through appropriate channels. Maintains equipment inventory records and assists with recurring supply and clinical product ordering activities Serves as a point of contact with Human Resources on routine personnel matters and assists in gathering information required for personnel actions Assists with monitoring clinic operations and identifying procedural issues affecting workload management and patient access Assists management in gathering information related to space utilization, resource needs, and clinic operation Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Management Analyst/PD106110 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/06/2026. 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: (1) experience that demonstrates knowledge of agency missions, policies, and objectives as well as skill (2) serving as an analyst and advisor to management; (3) analyzing and improving organizational operations; (4) in applying fact-finding and investigative techniques; and/or (5) in oral and written communication. 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 of progressively higher-level graduate education 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 of graduate education. 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/.