Program Specialist
This position is located at the Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLAHS) in Los Angeles, California within the Office of Strategic, Facility and Master Planning. The Program Specialist will provide a full range of support functions in assisting in the formulation and development of organizational facility plans and is involved in the analysis of demography of the Southern California market area.
Develops and monitors business programs, plans, procedures, and methodologies analyzing business initiatives and processes. Has overall project responsibility for conducting facility-wide studies or projects to meet organizational objectives and customer needs, enhancing teamwork, and improving the organization's overall performance. Work with the facility leaderships to assure their input to business related projects. Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of programs or operations in meeting established goals and objectives. Participates in the formulation and development of a thorough, administrative, and strategic operational initiatives of the program Plans, organizes, trends and reviews request for resources within their assigned chain of command and make recommendations. Reviews policies and procedures that are in conformance with the overall philosophy of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) related to all aspect of the healthcare programs. Review the program budget initiatives subsequent justifications and defends for the program. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist/PD42282A
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the 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 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.