This position is located at VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Healthcare System executing VHA/VISN/HSA/HCS planning requirements which generally includes reviewing new base year data and modeled projections, updating the VHA Health Systems Planning Application, evaluating Access Expansion Plan submissions, and co-leading the Strategic Capital Investment Planning process with the HSA 4.3 and VISN 4 Capital Asset Management Office/Team.
The incumbent in this position serves as the Strategic Planner at VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Healthcare System (VATVCBHCS) located in Harlingen, Texas. VATVCBHCS provides a wide range of patient care services, with state-of-the-art technology as well as education. The incumbent is a senior health systems specialist with responsibilities for a variety of planning functions.
All tasks include but are not limited to research and data analysis, process design, stakeholder engagement, project management, and written and oral communication. The incumbent will be responsible for a portfolio/duties, which may include but not limited to: Development of Strategic Plans Works with relevant clinical and administration Services Chiefs and staff members to develop and share strategic plans for programs, services, and/or the facility.
Will lead in the creation of the VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network (HSA 4.3 and VISN 4) Strategic Plan as the principal document to facilitate the continuous development of our integrated health care delivery system.
Operational Oversight Serves as a high priority responsible for the coordination, implementation, oversight, and ongoing development of the VATVCBHCS organizational strategic plan as determined by HSA 4.3 and VISN 4, VCB Healthcare Director and AD/OPS and provides supervision and oversight of the Program. Responsible for managing and integrating all strategic and facility planning activities for the VATVCBHCS.
Oversees space and occupancy planning and documentation for all VATVCBHCS sites. Provides support to develop, submit, and defend capital projects (new construction and leases) and equipment applications to HSA 4.3 and VISN 4 and VACO. Collaborates with the Engineering Chief to develop the annual Strategic Capital Investment Plan. Assures that proposals are integrated with existing programs and that they are phased to meet future needs as they arise.
Is the chief facility consultant for the quadrennial Market Assessment initiative mandated by the MISSION Act of 2018 and PACT Act of 2022. Provides oversight in the coordination of facility efforts to share medical services and other health care institutions, as well as the contracting for scarce specialty services.
Long Range Capital and Facility Planning, and Space Optimization Will coordinate and develop stakeholder support to meet the Health Care System priority strategic/tactical programs and objectives. Initiates health care system wide planning activities to develop, communicate and continuously update a comprehensive strategic planning process.
Identifies and coordinates a health care system planning process which is customer driven and integrates aspects of performance improvement activities.
Serves on and sometimes chairs local councils/boards/ committees, offering related expertise and leadership to optimize resources (space, dollars, personnel and equipment) utilization, plans to develop long and short-range objectives to meet the dynamic changes in health care, and seek solutions and alternatives to complex health systems operational problems.
Works with Section Chiefs and Fiscal for analyses of budget data and advising management of shortages or ensuring the use of cost-effective measures. Engages with regional, national, and other agency partners on as-needed tasks programs and policy development, and formal planning processes. Develop, Track and Report Strategic Plans Develops comprehensive reports, studies, business plans and presentations for the Health Care System Director, HSA 4.3 and VISN 4 and VACO.
Coordinates consolidated information requests pertaining to data analytics through workgroups and data analysis teams.
Designs, develops, and implements the VA TVCBHCS strategic planning and system wide improvement tools, resources and analysis and will develop organization-wide strategic planning initiatives, goals and objectives for healthcare delivery, performance improvement, purchased care, utilization management and financial solvency throughout the medical center and translate into specific actions and policies.
Works with relevant clinical and administrative chiefs and staff members to develop, track actions and progress on those actions, and share plans and outcomes for programs, services and/or the facility. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm 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 (Strategic Planner)/PD006640 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-10.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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