Research Analyst

The <strong>Research Analyst</strong> will provide research and analytical support to the IT-Non-IT Workgroup (ITW) within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This role is critical in facilitating the IT and non-IT-related initiatives by offering comprehensive research, analysis, and report preparation for decision-making.<br><br>The Research Analyst will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure the accurate delivery of project goals by supporting funded and unfunded IT/non-IT initiatives within VHA. This individual will engage in frequent interaction with VHA IT governance bodies and play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of key projects.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:<br><br></strong><ul><li> Data Collection and Analysis: Conduct in-depth research to gather data relevant to IT and non-IT projects. Analyze complex datasets to generate actionable insights and recommendations. </li><li> Reporting: Prepare and present detailed reports, briefing materials, and updates for ITW leads, stakeholders, and VHA executive leadership. Maintain precise documentation to support strategic decisions. </li><li> Project Support: Assist with the development of project plans, schedules, deliverables, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for various initiatives within ITW. </li><li> Meeting Coordination: Organize and provide logistical support for ITW meetings and briefings, ensuring proper communication with stakeholders. </li><li> Documentation Management: Maintain documentation of research findings, project updates, and meeting minutes, ensuring accessibility and traceability of project artifacts. </li><li> Support for IT/Non-IT Initiatives: Facilitate the progression of both IT and non-IT projects, ensuring alignment with VHA's strategic objectives and adherence to governance processes. <br><br></li></ul><strong>Minimum Qualifications:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Research, Data Analytics, Information Technology, Healthcare Management, or a related field</li><li>At least 3 years of experience in research and data analysis, preferably within the healthcare or government sector</li><li>Must have prior acquisition and budget experience with a federal agency. </li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities</li><li>Proven capability to translate data into insights that support strategic decisions</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to leadership<br><br></li></ul><strong>Preferred Qualifications:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Familiarity with IT and non-IT project funding processes within the VHA or other federal institutions </li><li>Knowledge of the New Service Request (NSR) and Multi-Year Programming (MYP) processes <br><br></li></ul><strong>Benefits<br><br></strong><ul><li>Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp; Vision)</li><li>Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)</li><li>Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &amp; AD&amp;D)</li><li>Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &amp; Public Holidays)</li><li>Short Term &amp; Long Term Disability</li><li>Training &amp; Development</li></ul><br/><br/>Please mention the word **POETICIZE** and tag RMmEwMTo0Zjk6NmE6MTY2YTo6Mg== when applying to show you read the job post completely (#RMmEwMTo0Zjk6NmE6MTY2YTo6Mg==). This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human.