This position 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 located within the geographic catchment areas of the new VISN 1.
As a Supervisory Health System Specialist (Executive Assistant to the Network Director), you will serve as the Executive Assistant to the VISN Network Director and subject matter expert on VA, VHA, and VISN operations, including OIG Hotline/Non-Case Referral processes, suspense and tracking management systems, and official correspondence.
Coordinate issues at the VHA/VISN level that often carry national implications, performing analytical and evaluative work on operational and program activities, and collaborating with VISN/VHA leadership and the VHA Healthcare Operations Center (HOC) to ensure effective communication. Major Duties Include but are not limited to: Operations Oversight - Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of Headquarters Unit operations against short- and long-range goals.
Manage correspondence and communications on behalf of the organization. Plan, manage, and direct boards, committees, symposia, and conferences with major impact on the agency, and conduct special projects to analyze and provide recommendations on administrative programs or issues. Operations/Program Planning - Provide comprehensive executive staff support in developing long- and short-range policies and plans.
Develop processes, guidance, systems, and succession planning for VISN operations. Gather and maintain data used to evaluate and modify organizational structure and systems, and participate in workload analysis for resource planning. Supervision - Exercise full supervisory authority over a permanent staff (e.g., Veterans Experience Officer, GS-13; Supervisory Public Affairs Officer, GS-14; Staff Assistant, GS-11).
Recruit and hire in accordance with merit staffing procedures; assign work and provide technical and policy direction; evaluate performance and recommend awards or address inadequate performance; resolve employee complaints; and ensure a safe and equitable work environment.
Organizational Analysis & Special Projects - Evaluate and recommend organizational changes aligned with the Network Director's vision; lead complex management studies and reviews with significant effect on the agency's structure, policy, and operations. Identify data, interview senior officials, and present findings and recommendations in written and oral form.
Provide staff support for budget and expenditure oversight, advise on funding shortages, and negotiate with management officials, contractors, and stakeholders to obtain and commit resources. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm EST Telework: This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework per agency policy. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Health System Specialist/PD00001VS Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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/.
Marisa.Hansen@va.gov · 713-628-7367
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $125776 – $163514/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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