The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is taking the first steps to realign its many services from several regions to districts. The new regions under the MyVA alignment will allow VA to begin the process of integrating disparate organizational boundaries into a single regional framework to enhance internal coordination. The Regional Map can be seen at: http://www.va.gov/opa/publications/docs/myva-5-regions-map.pdf.
The Acting Deputy Chief Academic Affiliations Officer (DCAAO) initiates policy and provides direction to all VA facilities for the implementation, coordination, and evaluation of affiliated and VA-sponsored educational programs. Under the general guidance of the CAAO, the DCAAO serves in-lieu-of the CAAO but also acts as the Chief Operating Officer of the Office, overseeing both strategy and operational tactics.
This position serves as a major liaison to multiple external stakeholder groups, including the Association of American Medical Colleges, the Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, the American Osteopathic Association, the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education, the National Board of Medical Examiners, and the Council on Graduate Medical Education.
Duties may include but are not limited to: Acts for the Chief Academic Affiliations Officer and assists the Chief Academic Affiliations Officer in developing goals and objectives that describe priority activities in support of VHA's statutory teaching mission. Participates in national initiatives and represents OAA on committees, task forces, and work groups as requested by the Chief Academic Affiliations Officer.
Attends the National Leadership Council and other national leadership groups as necessary. Provides oversight, coordination, and leadership for VA's teaching mission by developing and implementing strategies, policies, and operations congruent with VA and national external professional standards. Conducts site visits to VA medical centers to review and consult on teaching programs and affiliation activities.
Provides assistance in problematic areas and meets with medical center leadership, VISN and VA's academic affiliates. Utilizes a wide range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques in providing the consultations.
Articulates VHA's role, expectations and outcomes in support of VHA/OAA to individuals and organizations both within VA and outside the Department; represents VA and gives presentations at local and national meetings of accrediting bodies, professional organizations and other related organizations; develops and maintains collegial relationships with clinical and administrative peers throughout VHA, peer offices, academic affiliates, as well as private and public organizations involved in improving the quality of health care education and training.
Note: The primary duty location of record is Washington, D.C. The actual location for this detail assignment may be negotiable and determined after selection. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives are NOT Authorized Permanent Change Station incentives are not authorized.
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/.
PHETRAPHONE.DUNGY@VA.GOV · 615-506-5195
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $145000 – $285000/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-05 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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