The incumbent serves as the Senior Health System Specialist within the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) Headquarters Unit, functioning as a principal administrative, operational, and program management resource supporting the Network Director and VISN executive leadership.
This position is part of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and contributes directly to the execution of VHA and Department of Veterans Affairs priorities established by the Under Secretary for Health.
Duties include but not limited to: Serves as the Executive Assistant of the VISN Network Director. Analyzes and evaluates, on a quantitative or qualitative basis, the effectiveness of HQ operations in meeting established goals and objectives. Performs administrative work in one or more of the following areas: personnel, management/administration, budgeting and financial management, procurement and contracting, property management, and/or supply.
Provides comprehensive executive staff support in the development of both long- and short-range policies and plans for the organization by coordinating the medical administration needs of the organization(s) to which accountable. Develops and directs the total and complex administrative duties of the Office of Network Director. Conducts special projects or studies to analyze, evaluate, and provide recommendations on administrative programs or issues.
Manages Boards, Committees, Symposia, Conferences Plans and/or supports committees, boards, symposia, or conferences. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: This position may be authorized for ad-hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Health System Specialist - Executive Assistant to the Network Director/PD0009VS 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. 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/.
Andrea.Poulin@va.gov · 601-699-2905
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $125776 – $163514/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-19.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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