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Health System Specialist

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 Houston, Texas 💰 $86123 – $111966/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

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Job Summary

The Health Systems Specialist (Executive Governance) supports governance compliance operations within the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. The position analyzes workflows, manages sensitive documentation, supports audits and regulatory compliance, develops tracking and decision-support systems, assesses operational risks, and coordinates cross-service activities to strengthen accreditation readiness and organizational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties Include: Evaluates governance workflows, identifies operational barriers, and analyzes trends across committees. Conducts audits, develops compliance dashboards, and applies advanced analytical techniques to assess program effectiveness. Performs root-cause analyses, designs corrective action plans, and evaluates feasibility and sustainability of solutions.

Manages executive-level documentation systems and ensures sensitive records remain accurate, secure, retrievable, and audit-ready. Maintains secure systems for investigative records and ensures findings meet strict documentation integrity and timely submission requirements. Reviews operational practices, data sets, compliance documentation, and trend analyses to ensure accuracy, logic, clarity, and regulatory conformity.

Communicates with investigators, representatives, visitors, staff, service chiefs, and leadership in a courteous and respectful manner. Facilitates communication between services during investigations and coordinates governance and compliance processes across medical center departments. Addresses conflicts constructively, ensures positive working relationships, and models a commitment to customer service.

Plans and organizes governance calendars, charters, agendas, work plans, and committee readiness reviews. Coordinates RMC requests, staffing/resource proposal reviews, and tracking systems for compliance and investigative activities. Monitors project timelines, implementation milestones, and progress on corrective actions to ensure organizational deadlines are met. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm. Subject to change based on needs of the facility.

Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description Title/PD#: Health System Specialist/PD041890

Requirements & Education

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.

Contact

Adrian.Randles@va.gov · 918-310-4317

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $86123 – $111966/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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