This position is a Health System Specialist (Executive Assistant to the HSA Executive Director) with each VHA VISN 1 Health Service Area. The incumbent serves as a principal advisor to the HSA Executive Director, coordinating networkwide initiatives, analyzing operations, and managing executive-level programs and special projects. The incumbent also advises leadership on organizational performance and improvements to healthcare delivery across facilities.
The Health System Specialist (Executive Assistant to the HSA Executive Director) serves as a principal advisor and action officer to the Health Service Area (HSA) Executive Director. The incumbent provides expert-level program management, operational analysis, and executive coordination across multiple VA medical centers and associated facilities throughout the Network.
Major duties include, but are not limited to: Serves as a principal advisor to the HSA Executive Director on complex administrative, operational, and program management matters affecting healthcare delivery across the Network. Coordinates and manages networkwide initiatives, assignments, and operational priorities involving HSA leadership, VISN programs, VA medical centers, and other organizational stakeholders.
Represents the HSA Executive Director at executive-level meetings, committees, and conferences, communicating leadership priorities and exercising delegated authority within established limits. Plans, develops, coordinates, and evaluates major administrative and operational programs involving healthcare management, strategic planning, resource management, and organizational performance.
Conducts comprehensive management studies and organizational analyses to evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of programs and operations across multiple facilities. Collects and analyzes qualitative and quantitative data, identifies operational deficiencies, and develops recommendations to improve program effectiveness and healthcare delivery.
Leads special projects and studies involving complex, sensitive, or high-visibility issues, including operational concerns, patient safety matters, and Congressional inquiries. Advises executive leadership on organizational changes, policy development, resource allocation, and corrective actions to address operational challenges.
Coordinates with facility directors, senior executives, program officials, and external stakeholders to resolve conflicting priorities and implement networkwide initiatives. Develops and reviews executive correspondence, management reports, briefings, and other official communications to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with leadership priorities.
Establishes and maintains systems for tracking executive assignments, monitoring organizational performance, and ensuring timely completion of required actions. Develops and recommends administrative policies, procedures, and guidelines to improve operational efficiency, strengthen accountability, and support organizational goals.
Supports executive management functions, including performance planning, appraisal timelines, governance processes, and coordination of administrative operations. Organizes and supports executive-level committees, boards, conferences, and workgroups, ensuring appropriate coordination, documentation, and follow-up on decisions and recommendations. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm Telework: This position may be authorized for ad-hoc telework.
Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist - EA to HSA Director/PD00017VS Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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/.
crystal.collier@va.gov · 410-605-7000 X53426
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $125776 – $187093/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-15.
There are 3 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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