The Health Systems Specialist position is located in the Advanced Fellowships section of the Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA) for the Veterans Health Administration. OAA functions as the focal point in VHA for the development of policies and guidelines relating to academic affiliations and clinical education of health care education of health care professionals in training and for implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of those VHA policies and procedures.
Independently manages complex national initiatives that support organizational goals. Conducts advanced program evaluations to guide improvements and decision-making. Provides expert consultation to internal and external partners and contributes to policy development. Performs technical guidance and reviews proposals for quality and accuracy. Initiates and implements specific tasks pertaining to daily operations.
Develops analyses and review reports to facilitate improvements in health professions education programs and policies. Leads, manages and/or administers project resources while maintaining the quality assurance processes. Develops and initiates procedures and processes needed to accomplish the goals of the department. Organizes and coordinates meetings to advise stakeholders.
Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Definition of Virtual Work: Employee works outside of original hiring duty station at a VA-owned or leased space. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in-person work unless they are approved for an exception or an exemption.
Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a tentative job offer, but before a final job offer Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist/PD77932A and PD80588A
There is no educational substitution at this grade level. 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/.
VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $89508 – $172980/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' 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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