This position is located within Veterans Integrated Service Network Health (VISN) 5, Health Service Area (HSA) 5.1. Incumbent will assist the Regional Operating Officer (ROO) provide leadership, coordination, oversight, and performance support for assigned VA Health Care Systems, associated care sites, and other components within the geographic region.
The incumbent delivers expert program management, analysis, executive coordination, and action-officer support for complex, high-visibility VISN and HSA priorities. The role translates VHA policy, enterprise expectations, VISN strategic priorities, and operational requirements into aligned implementation and performance support across the HSA and its Health Care Systems, while preserving system authority and accountability for patient care and local operations.
The incumbent assists the HSA ROO in managing and administering multiple VA Medical Centers, Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, and associated facilities serving Veterans across a multi-state or regional catchment area. The ROO provides HSA-wide program oversight, resource allocation, operational planning, and performance support across all facilities within the HSA.
Major duties include, but are not limited to: Supports executive programs and operational initiatives using expert knowledge of healthcare delivery systems. Oversees the HSA portfolio, including Emergency Management, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, and Environmental Protection, and provides direct supervision to HSA administrative staff.
Coordinates operations of the VISN Operations Center (VOC) through the ROO to advance initiatives in Capital Asset Management, Environmental Programs, Occupational Safety and Health, Healthcare Technology Management, Logistics, Human Resources, and Market Planning. Collaborates between VISN offices and facility points of contact to support cross-departmental functions.
Manages administrative and operational requirements and supporting performance planning, timelines, and appraisal processes. Shares data, measurements, and updates related to team accomplishments and provides relevant information across HSA, VISN, VHA, and VA employees. Leads, coordinates, organizes, and completes program planning, policy analysis, data collection, legislative interpretation, and analytical studies related to Federal and VA programs and policies.
Develops new methods to assess the accomplishments, results, and effectiveness of programs with national impact. Other tasks 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 Systems Specialist- Executive Assistant to the Regional Operating Office/PD00020VS 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. 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.
Applications close on 2026-11-03.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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