Summary
Health System Specialist will serve as the Executive Staff Assistant to the Deputy Network Director for the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 9 within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and provides assistance in policy development and managerial decision-making.
Duties
Health Systems Specialist will serve as the Executive Staff Assistant to the Deputy Network Director for the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 9 within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and provides assistance in policy development and managerial decision-making. Independently leads VISN-wide project implementations and/or improvement initiatives. Collects, organizes links, analyzes trends, and interprets highly specialized data from large databases and studies using specialized software tools as well as standard database/spreadsheet programs. Serves as a COTR (Contracting Officer Representative) Manages VISN 9 Performance Plan from roll-out, including updates, aggregate analysis, presentations on the objectives, phases, status and end-of-year reporting. Responds to inquiries and administrative problems brought to Executive Leadership by VISN staff, subordinate VAMCs/Outpatient Clinics, officials of VA Headquarters, Congressional Offices, Veterans Service Organizations other Federal Agencies and other governmental entities. Prepares correspondence and reports on behalf of Executive Leadership to VA Headquarters, congressional staff and other Federal and external review agencies. Incumbent performs special studies/fact finding activities involving staffing, health systems, access, resource utilization, and outcomes, etc., for reporting purposes, and prepares administrative reports. Develops recommendations concerning these areas. Applies analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues and studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of activities, processes, and/or functions related to the DND mission. Establishes reporting requirements and assumes follow-up responsibility for special studies and projects. Establishes reporting requirements and assumes follow up responsibility for special studies and projects. Manages the VISN 9 Healthcare Operations Committee and ensures reports, executive decision memos, prestation are reviewed/vetted through appropriately prior to presentation to the Council. Compiles, analyzes and summarizes key network workload, performance, demographic and financial data for the purpose of preparing briefing material for use by Executive Leadership. Manage multiple unrelated projects and issues, many of which are of a highly sensitive nature. Exercises independent judgment in interpreting, adapting, and applying general and sometimes vague guidelines to fit unique situations and to resolve issues. Provides advice and assistance in policy development and managerial decision making. Takes initiative to help resolve Network challenges. Effectively communicate both orally and in writing with a variety of professional, technical, and administrative personnel at all levels of the organization, as well as outside of it Applies analytical, evaluative, developmental and advisory skills towards recommending improvements in managerial policy, procedures and structure. 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. Work Schedule: Administrative Day tour, 0800-1630, Monday - Friday Compressed/Flexible: Available at supervisory discretion Telework: Ad hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist/PD079490Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized 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.
Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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 or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Education
There is no educational substitution at this grade level. 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/.
How you will be evaluated
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document. Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.