Health System Specialist

This position is located a the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center, directly aligned under the Office of the Associate Director, reporting to the Medical Center Director, supporting all facility top leadership including the Associate Director, Chief of Staff, Associate Director for Patient Care Services and Assistant Director as well as other facility managers.

Duties include but not limited to: Understand the mission, organization, strategic vision, and programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Delivery System. Serves as a member of the management team with the primary purpose to direct and perform administrative functions that include administration, education, compliance, human resources management, budget and finance, management and program analysis, office support services Work consists of projects and studies which require analysis of interrelated issues of effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of substantive mission oriented programs Provides advice, mentorship, and recommendations to program and service line chiefs who are aligned under the Director and throughout the facility. Assists the Director in planning, organizing, evaluating, advising, and coordinating administrative activities and public relations The incumbent advises on and formulates policies and procedures, adapting existing policies and procedures and/or formulating new policies and procedures. Assists with resource allocation decisions to include FTE ceiling, salary budget, supply budget, equipment budget, space utilization, maintenance contracts, etc. He/she assists the Director in preparation of a variety of daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports that represents the entire organization to stakeholders internal and external to VA at all levels Regularly prepares Issue Briefs which are designed to inform the VISN and VACO of significant issues/events as well as responses to Congressional inquiries. Incumbent conducts and/or supervises special studies, surveys, reviews and audits employing the principles of scientific management to assist and advise medical center leadership as to the most effective method for accomplishing the Medical Center's mission and goals. Incumbent participates and represents the Director on Medical Center committees and workgroups and in meetings that support the hospital mission Incumbent researches and/or analyzes problems, issues, or program requirements. Provides expert analysis and advice on complex program and issues Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday -- Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. Work schedule is subject to change based on agency needs. Compressed/Flexible: Not authorized Telework: This position is not authorized for telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist/PD106810 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job 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 dentification 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.