Lead the Indian Health Service's nationwide acquisition program in support of healthcare for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. As Director of Acquisitions, inspire a high-performing workforce, shape acquisition policy, strengthen Tribal and strategic partnerships, and drive timely, cost-effective contracting. Champion innovation, accountability, and responsible stewardship to ensure healthcare teams have the resources they need to serve patients and communities.
As Director of Acquisitions, you will serve in the Senior Executive Service and as the IHS Head of Contracting Activity, shaping a nationwide acquisition program that supports healthcare for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. This is an opportunity to drive organizational change, develop strong leaders, and ensure acquisition services advance the IHS mission.
Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for IHS acquisitions, aligning policy, resources, and contracting priorities with the needs of healthcare facilities and programs nationwide. Lead improvements across the acquisition program by simplifying processes, reducing delays, and holding leaders accountable for measurable results in service, quality, cost, and timeliness.
Develop and empower acquisition leaders and staff, building a workforce that values sound judgment, collaboration, innovation, and responsive service. Advise senior IHS and HHS officials and strengthen relationships with Tribal partners and other stakeholders to resolve complex acquisition challenges and advance shared priorities.
Direct stewardship of the agency's acquisition portfolio, promoting competition, integrity, and effective oversight while ensuring contracting decisions support patient care and essential operations.
Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.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/.
Nathan.Anderson@ihs.gov · 605-681-4940
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $151161 – $228000/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-20.
This position is open under the 'Ses' hiring path.
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