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Program Analyst - Research Data Analyst

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Salt Lake, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 6/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/25/2026
Summary

Employee will serve as a Program Analyst - Research Data Analyst at the Veterans Healthcare Administration within Mental Illness Research - Education - and Clinical Center (MIRECC). The location of the position is negotiable. The salary represents the General Schedule U.S. base pay for the GS-12 grade. Salary will be based on locality pay within location of selection.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS To apply for this position - you must have the following qualifications: Specialized Experience: Requires one full year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge - skills - and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position - and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable - specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes applying analytical and evaluative methods using SQL and/or SAS to query - clean - and analyze large administrative healthcare datasets of a clinical program; collaborating with investigators to formulate and administer plans and policies designed to meet text/data mining research program objectives; and communicating both in-person and in-writing - to make presentations - present data - explain recommendations - provide guidance - and respond to inquiries - and prepare reports. (Resume(s) must clearly support the duties and experience required for this position. We will not make assumptions regarding experience.) 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/. Physical Demands: The work is sedentary. Typically - the incumbent may sit comfortably to perform portions of the work. However - there is periodic walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as instructional material - books and manuals. Typically - the employee sits comfortably to do the work - works at a computer screen for long periods of time and interacts with other sites via phone and email. Employee needs to have good manual dexterity and eyesight. The work is primarily sedentary and involves prolonged periods of sitting - working at a computer and performing tasks that require concentration and attention to detail. There are no special physical demands. The work may require occasional walking - standing or carrying light items such as files or documents.

Duties

  • ***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION - YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE TO WORK AT THE LOCAL MEDICAL CENTER*** The primary duties of this position is responsible for applying analytical and evaluative methods to support research and program activities - assess program effectiveness - and inform data-driven decision-making related to clinical and research initiatives aligned with the MIRECC mission
  • The position provides analytical support and recommendations to investigators and program stakeholders and contributes to discussions regarding data interpretation and program-related decisions
  • Duties will include - but may not be limited to the following: Extracts - transforms - and analyzes large - complex datasets using Structured Query Language (SQL) and Statistical Analysis System (SAS) - writes and maintains reusable - documented analytical code that supports continuity and reproducibility across projects
  • Designs and maintain provider-facing dashboards and data visualizations to support monitoring of clinical program adherence and quality metrics at local and national levels
  • Presents analytical findings to investigators and program stakeholders - explains methodologies and results - and addresses questions related to data interpretations and applications
  • Serves as a member of a team conducting substantive aspects of research where objectives are hard to define
  • Prepares reports and co-authors articles for publication in scientific journals
  • Engages in technical discussions with investigators and research stakeholders to interpret analytical findings - evaluate methodological approaches - and address differing scientific perspectives related to data analysis and results
  • Participates with investigators to formulate and administer plans and policies designed to meet text/data mining research program objectives
  • Perform other duties as necessary
  • Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: This position may be authorized for telework
  • Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process
  • Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

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