There are four VISN 5 Health System Specialist vacancies: 1) Executive Assistant to the Chief Medical Officer; 2) Executive Assistant to the Deputy Network Director; 3) Executive Assistant to the Chief Nursing Officer; and 4) Executive Assistant to the Quality Management Officer, providing expert-level analysis and program management across the full scope of the assigned portfolio.
As a Health System Specialist (Executive Assistant), you will: Provide direction, advice and support to staff members of varied professions. Facilitate collaboration between offices, and with relevant HSA and facility points of contact. Formulate and participate in the development of health care management polices, programs and operations. Serve as primary liaison for information flow and manager of assignments between major programs.
Serve as a leadership representative, frequently attend various meetings on behalf of a leadership official. Exercise delegated authority to sign documents and commit resources to program initiatives that are considered under the scope, purview and known viewpoints.
Lead, coordinate, plan, organize, and carry through to completion program plans, program/policy analysis, data collection, legislative interpretation, and analytical studies involving Federal and VA programs and policies. Lead or independently conduct special and/or confidential assignments to support Leadership/Management in executing office missions. Review all written materials prepared by staff for higher-level signature.
Establish, monitor, review and improve systems and procedures for tracking and maintaining desired quality and timeliness of correspondence produced. Develop internal administrative policies, guidelines and procedures. Establish, monitor, review and improve systems and procedures for tracking and maintaining desired quality and timeliness of correspondence produced. Develop internal administrative policies, guidelines and procedures.
Brief management on all implications of actions proposed. Recommend to approve, disapprove, or modify specific proposals. Assist in building performance plans with the inclusion of required elements, manage performance timelines, support the Executive in timely review and appraisal completion Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. Other work schedules within the core business hours can be discussed during the interview process.
Telework: This position may be authorized for adhoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist/PD00006VS, PD00008VS, PD00010VS, and PD00011VS Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
Cathleen.Tittnich@va.gov · 9098257084 X1973
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $125776 – $163541/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-06.
There are 4 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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