The Health System Administrator functions as the Regional Operating Officer (ROO) performing a variety of duties in an extremely complex Health Service Area (HSA), an integrated healthcare system for Veterans spanning a broad geographic area encompassing multiple facilities in multiple states. . The ROO provides binding executive-level guidance in furtherance of HSA priorities and on the HSAD's behalf.
The incumbent functions as the Regional Operating Officer (ROO) performing a variety of duties in an extremely complex Health Service Area (HSA), an integrated healthcare system for Veterans spanning a broad geographic area encompassing multiple facilities in multiple states.
The ROO is the HSA's principal extension of the SES-level HSA Director's authority with responsibility for assisting the HSA Director and staying abreast of those tasks and issues the Health Service Area Director (HSAD) is working on, while focusing on guiding and coordinating operational elements of the HSA. The ROO is responsible for taking the lead in coordinating and developing stakeholder support and resourcing to meet HSA programs and objectives.
The ROO functions as the full alter ego of the HSAD, and in the Director's absence, serves as the primary Acting HSA Director, exercising that level of authority, direction, and control over the HSA and all assigned areas. The ROO provides binding executive-level guidance in furtherance of HSA priorities and on the HSAD's behalf.
Major Duties include, but are not limited to: In coordination with the HSAD, the ROO has full delegated line authority and responsibility for executive level management of the HSA. Overall responsibility for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, controlling, reviewing, evaluating, and improving medical, administrative, and supporting operations of the HSA which administers a variety of medical care, service and treatment for a large geographic area.
Manage complex and competing demands for managing money, space, personnel, equipment, and facilities. Consistently and appropriately apply these standards within the perimeters of the HSA and ensure their successful incorporation within the facility and HSA objectives and mission. Develop a balanced financial plan designed to meet realistic needs of the HSA.
Make important decisions substantially affecting economy of operations by limiting operating expenses without impairing patient care activities through management assessment, cost effective position management techniques, reorganization, methods improvements and automation. Ensure implementation of EEO action plans, mandatory training compliance, and proactive discrimination-prevention measures.
Oversee systems for reporting and analyzing operational data, delegations, organizational changes, and management controls. Ensure completion of environmental aspect/impact analyses, audit follow-ups, and corrective actions. Represent the HSA Director at national VHA meetings, task forces, and external engagements. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00am - 4:30pm) Work schedule is negotiable Telework: This position may be authorized for Ad-hoc telework.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: see above Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $147945 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-02.
There are 3 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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