Duties include:
Designs and implements studies such as gap analysis, population modeling, service demand, needs assessment, Strength/Weakness/Opportunity/Challenges (SWOC), make/buy analysis, and other studies to analyze results/data to develop both short and long-range strategic direction/plan and annual business plan to the MCD to inform decisions in staffing levels/distribution, space, equipment, contract, budget/spend plan, education/training plan, and tactical objectives.
Conducts analytical studies of manpower, workload, space, equipment and other resource utilization as requested or independently when personal judgment deems it appropriate to obtain information necessary to the decision-making process. Based upon experience and training in the principles of health care administration and the techniques and tools of management analysis, the resulting conclusions and recommendations are valid and decisive. Initiates the resolution of problems through coordination with involved departments or operational sections.
Identifies trends, accomplishments and/or deficiencies related to the program to devise solutions or propose alternate courses of action. Prepares cost effectiveness studies of Medical Center operations and is responsible for the collection, interpretation and analysis of quantitative data relevant to the program being evaluated. Provides reports or briefings on the result of the studies. Identifies areas and issues for nationwide review and promotes discussions among national VA groups on these issues…
