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Health System Specialist

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 Salt Lake City, Utah 💰 $106437 – $138370/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

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Job Summary

This position is located within the Salt Lake City Health Care System, Office of the Associate Director for Resources.

The incumbent reports directly to the Associate Director for Resources and serves as the Health System Specialist responsible for coordinating the planning, implementation, integration, deployment, and long-term sustainment of Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) and other major healthcare system modernization initiatives affecting the Salt Lake City Health Care System.

Key Responsibilities

DUTIES Serves as the principal program manager and senior advisor for planning, coordinating, implementing, and sustaining complex healthcare system modernization initiatives that support the strategic goals and operational priorities of the Salt Lake City Health Care System.

Leads multiphase modernization efforts involving Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM), clinical communication and collaboration technologies, Conducts comprehensive administrative and operational analyses to evaluate existing programs, workflows, business processes, and organizational readiness for modernization initiatives.

Identifies operational gaps, workflow inefficiencies, implementation risks, and resource requirements Plans, coordinates, and monitors modernization projects from concept development through implementation and long-term sustainment by establishing project objectives, milestones, timelines, priorities, and performance metrics.

Evaluates project progress, analyzes emerging issues, develops corrective action strategies, and recommends program adjustments to ensure modernization initiatives remain aligned with organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, available resources, and evolving healthcare delivery needs. Provides authoritative consultation and technical guidance to executive leadership, service chiefs, program managers, and multidisciplinary stakeholders.

Facilitates governance activities, strategic planning sessions, executive briefings, and multidisciplinary workgroups to build consensus, resolve complex operational issues, support informed decision-making, and advance healthcare system modernization objectives. Coordinates with clinical, administrative, informatics, technical, engineering, contracting, fiscal, supply chain, and other internal and external stakeholders.

Develops executive reports, strategic recommendations, and performance analyses that support organizational planning, continuous process improvement, and achievement of modernization goals. Develops executive reports, dashboards, performance measures, and analytical summaries to evaluate modernization outcomes, monitor organizational performance, assess operational effectiveness, and support executive decision-making. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Ad-hoc. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist/PD148720 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

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.

Contact

V19USAJOBS@VA.GOV · 719-227-4600

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 $106437 – $138370/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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