Health System Specialist

The Health System Specialist is located in the Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC), Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington DC. The position reports to the Chief Officer for GEC.

The Health System Specialist Serves as the Executive Advisor (EA) and the key staff advisor to the Chief Officer, GEC and the Deputy and is responsible for the identification of information and collaborations needed to manage critical aspects of GEC operations. The position provides information and analytical support to the GEC Chief Officer and VHA leaders. This includes responding to high level requests for information and support from all levels of the organization, including senior level managers in VACO, VISNs and HSAs. Major Duties: Advise the Executive Director and Deputy on management, administrative, program, policy, and operational matters to support informed decisions affecting Geriatrics and Extended Care programs and operations. Coordinate executive-level assignments, priorities, correspondence, briefings, meetings, and due dates for the Executive Director and Deputy to ensure leadership requirements are organized, tracked, and completed. Develop and review executive correspondence, decision papers, briefings, talking points, presentations, and other written products to communicate leadership intent and support executive-level decisions. Analyze program, policy, organizational, and operational issues to identify relevant information, assess alternatives and consequences, and recommend courses of action to senior leadership. Plan, coordinate, and monitor high-priority projects by establishing milestones, tracking deliverables and dependencies, assessing progress and risks, and recommending corrective actions to achieve project objectives. Analyze proposed legislation, regulations, policies, and directives to determine potential effects on Geriatrics and Extended Care programs and prepare impact analyses, position papers, briefings, or recommended responses. Develop and coordinate short- and long-range organizational plans by evaluating leadership priorities, program requirements, workload, risks, and anticipated changes affecting Geriatrics and Extended Care operations. Track, validate, and analyze performance measures, milestones, supporting evidence, and organizational results to prepare status reports and evidence-based narratives for leadership performance requirements. Coordinate with VHA program offices, senior leaders, field organizations, Federal agencies, and external stakeholders to obtain information, reconcile requirements, and advance Geriatrics and Extended Care priorities. Plan and coordinate executive-level meetings and forums by scheduling the meeting, developing agendas and briefing materials, identifying required participants and decisions, documenting outcomes, and tracking resulting action items. Develop or apply evaluation methods, measures, and reporting processes to assess program operations, identify performance gaps, and recommend improvements to organizational effectiveness. Manage sensitive executive, personnel, policy, and pre-decisional information in accordance with applicable requirements while supporting leadership activities and decisions. Coordinate executive administrative support functions, including travel arrangements, travel vouchers, scheduling activities, executive correspondence, and other administrative requirements to support the Chief Officer and Deputy in accomplishing organizational priorities. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: No Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist/PD672410 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.