There are four VISN 4 Health System Specialist vacancies: 1) Executive Assistant to the Chief Medical Officer; 2) Executive Assistant to the Chief Nursing Officer; 3) Executive Assistant to the Quality Management Officer; and 4) Executive Assistant to the Deputy Network Director, providing expert-level analysis and program management across the full scope of the assigned portfolio.
Duties include but are not limited to: Briefs management on all implications of actions proposed and makes recommendations to approve, disapprove, or modify specific proposals, many of which have Department-wide impact that affect VA's relations with other agencies and outside business organizations. Navigates VISN and HSA governance to appropriately manage and document decision-making.
Evaluates, processes, or makes recommendations for effective organizational changes affecting several departments. Leads, coordinates, plans, organizes, and carries through to completion program plans, program/policy/legislative analysis, data collection and analytical studies involving Federal and VA programs and policies. Acts as the main liaison for the executive, managing information flow and assignments between VHA, VISN, HSA, and facility programs.
Facilitates the collaboration between the offices above, and with relevant HSA and facility points of contact, ensuring cross-department functions are accomplished. Provides direction, advice and support to staff members and formulates and participates in the development of health care management policies, programs and operations.
Exercises delegated authority to sign documents and commit resources to program initiatives that are considered under the scope, purview and known viewpoints. Works in collaboration with Executive Leadership Team in overseeing a multitude of health care management modalities. Develops broad themes and directs proceedings of high-level conferences where work and decisions have a major impact on the agency or an important subject of program.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm; Negotiable upon CJO 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/PD00008VS, PD00006VS, PD00010VS, and PD00011VS Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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/.
neosha.obanner@va.gov · 303-202-8641
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $125776 – $163514/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-22.
There are 4 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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