The position is in the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 5 Office which provides direction and oversight to Health Service Areas (HSAs) 5.1-5.5 and its' VHA facilities, community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), and other sites within the Network. Incumbent works with complex systems for internal control and reporting with extensive controls related to agency requirements.
The Supervisory Health System Specialist - VISN Compliance and Business Integrity Officer will serve as the VISN expert responsible for the development, direction, and oversight of a VISN-wide Integrity, Compliance, and Ethics Program of substantial complexity, exercising independent and authoritative judgment.
The duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to: Provides expert guidance to the VISN Network Director, HSA executives, and facility leadership on compliance, ethics, integrity, and regulatory matters that shape VISN policy, operational strategy, and clinical and business practices.
Manages a complex portfolio of VISN-wide program functions involving regulatory interpretation, systems evaluation, risk management, internal control assessments, and compliance performance monitoring.
This includes authority to conduct VISN-level fact finding, administrative investigations, and clinical/administrative integrity reviews; to determine programmatic scope and methodology; and to mandate corrective actions necessary to safeguard Veteran safety, protect federal resources, and ensure the reliability of VISN operations. Provides authoritative advice on the interpretation and application of state and federal healthcare laws.
Performs executive-level interpretation and implementation of national directives. Serves as a VISN liaison with external federal oversight agencies including Office of Inspector General (OIG), GAO, Office of Special Counsel (OSC), Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection (OAWP), and law enforcement representing VISN interests, coordinating facility responses to audits or inquiries, and directing VISN-level corrective actions.
Establishes performance expectations; directing resource allocation; standardizing training, onboarding, and competency requirements; and providing continuous technical direction. Oversees compliance communication strategies, ensuring timely dissemination of regulatory updates, policy changes, and emerging compliance issues; and maintains oversight of the VISN response for the VHA Integrity & Compliance Helpline and other reporting mechanisms.
Provides direct executive-level supervision and oversight of all VISN Integrity and Compliance program staff, and technical and programmatic direction over HSA- and facility-level Compliance Officer positions throughout the VISN, and is the final authority for the selection, assignment, performance management, and removal of all personnel within the VISN Integrity and Compliance program.
Establishes performance standards and ensure staff throughout the compliance organization understand and are working purposefully to meet them, assigning work based on priorities, the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of the employees.
Provides leadership, direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training, staff development, and continuing education programs for assigned staff, and direct mandatory compliance curriculum and Individual Development Plans to ensure continuous professional development commensurate with the technical demands of the compliance function. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.
Other work schedules within the core business hours can be discussed during the interview process. Telework: This position may be authorized for adhoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Health System Specialist - VISN Compliance and Business Integrity Officer/PD00027VS 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. 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/.
timothy.mcauliffe@va.gov · (208) 422-1000 X7968
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $125776 – $163514/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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