The Deputy Chief of Staff is aligned under the Chief of Staff and plays a crucial role in supporting the Chief of Staff and enhancing the efficiency of the office.
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Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting 1.
Assisting with Day-to-Day Operations: The Deputy Chief of Staff will oversee daily operations and ensure that urgent matters are addressed promptly, allowing the Chief of Staff to focus on strategic initiatives. 2. Leading Specific Areas: The Deputy Chief of Staff will be assigned specific areas of responsibility, such as policy implementation, project management, or interdepartmental coordination. 3.
Facilitating Communication: The Deputy Chief of Staff will act as a liaison between the Chief of Staff and other departments, promoting effective communication and collaboration across the organization. 4. Managing Special Projects: The Deputy Chief of Staff will lead and manage special projects or initiatives assigned by the Chief of Staff, ensuring that they are completed on time and within scope. 5.
Supporting Decision-Making: The Deputy Chief of Staff will gather and analyze data to provide comprehensive reports and recommendations, thereby supporting the Chief of Staff in informed decisionmaking processes. 6. Representation: In the absence of the Chief of Staff, the Deputy Chief of Staff will represent the office in meetings and other official functions, ensuring continuity and consistency in leadership.
The creation of the Deputy Chief of Staff position is expected to yield several significant benefits for the organization, including: - Timely Responses: With a dedicated Deputy Chief of Staff, the organization can achieve faster and more effective responses to emerging issues and crises. - Enhanced Leadership Focus: The Chief of Staff will be able to concentrate on strategic priorities, while the Deputy Chief of Staff manages specific operational areas.
- Improved Efficiency: The division of responsibilities will lead to more streamlined operations, reducing bottlenecks and enhancing overall organizational performance. - Increased Capacity for Innovation: With additional leadership support, the organization will have greater capacity to undertake innovative projects and initiatives, driving continuous improvement. Other Duties as assigned. Work Schedule: M-F 0800-1630
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.
The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $180000 – $375000/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-05.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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