Incumbent serves as key member of multi-disciplinary project teams with other NCPS and VHA field staff in addressing the challenges of patient safety, performing operational, analytical and evaluative work in direct support of the operation of the VHA national patient safety program.
Performs data analysis, data mining, reporting, and program evaluation in all areas of patient safety, particularly analysis of all aspects of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports submitted on adverse events. Conducts searches in safety event reporting database using approved search tools (Datamatrix, Polyanalyst). Devises and implements ways to clearly communicate NCPS program and project information with internal and external stakeholders.
Prepares and delivers complex briefings, reports, program, and project updates for executive leadership. Produces analytic reports and studies for internal and external stakeholders, including VISN and field patient safety professionals, and oversight bodies. Coordinates and consults with other VHA program offices, VISN, and field staff to initiate, develop, and execute projects in support of development of data needs.
Reviews and interprets regulations, directives, and memoranda for currency and applicability to NCPS programmatic functions and advises leadership of potential impact. Monitors internal VHA and external sources for information that could potentially impact patient safety. Researches, designs, and assists in the preparation, presentation, and implementation of new methods,procedures, and projects, to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the program office.
Participates in the design and development of national tools and knowledge products, including surveys, databases, reports, and database applications. Knowledge of methodologies related to analyses of healthcare data measuring such concepts as quality, safety, and error reduction models. Ability to effectively communicate in writing with professional, administrative and technical staff at all levels in order to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Ad hoc is defined as occasional, non-recurring telework. Virtual: This position may be authorized for Virtual Work. Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA employees that are already subject to the return to the in-person work mandate in their current 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/PD02986A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): 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/.
VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $106437 – $172980/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-29 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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