Health Systems Administrator - Assistant Director

Veterans Health Administration•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

This position serves as the Assistant Medical Center Director for the VAMC and exercises line authority for multiple administrative and allied health services and sections. The Assistant Director reports directly to the VAMC Director, a member of the Senior Executive Service, shares responsibility with the Executive Leadership Team for directing and managing the Medical Center, and is directly responsible for facilities operations. The position plans, coordinates, supervises, and directs administrative and health-related services; participates in executive-level discussions, decisions, policymaking, and actions; and addresses complex health care administration issues through independent analysis and action. It also oversees assigned facility-service budgets and staffing resources, holds managers accountable for service-line and program performance and human-capital needs, and represents the health care system in relationships with community partners and other stakeholders. The position is a detail not to exceed 120 days, which may be lengthened or shortened based on business needs. There is no temporary promotion opportunity, and supervisory approval is required. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telework may be authorized and eligibility will be discussed during the interview. This is not a virtual position. Relocation, recruitment incentives, and permanent change of station are not authorized; the Critical Skills Incentive is not approved.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
Must be subject to and complete a background/security investigation.
Must complete the online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel.
Must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
Meet the GS-0670 Individual Occupational Requirement through qualifying education, specialized health care experience, or the specified agency-sponsored on-the-job training provision.
Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-13 in the normal line of progression, including progressively responsible analytical, administrative, clinical management, or supervisory experience in health care.
Demonstrate knowledge of health care delivery systems; regulatory and credentialing requirements; and government, agency, and facility administrative systems such as budget, personnel, and procurement.
Demonstrate management ability to delegate authority, evaluate and oversee people and programs, and adapt to changing priorities.
Demonstrate knowledge of the interrelationships and interdependencies among medical and administrative services and programs.
Demonstrate the competencies of Administration and Management, Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Organizational Performance Analysis, and Partnering.
Work is primarily sedentary, with some travel required.
Meet all qualification requirements by October 28, 2026.

Responsibilities

Share responsibility with the Executive Leadership Team for the direction and management of the Medical Center and oversee facilities operations.
Plan, coordinate, supervise, and direct administrative and health-related services.
Participate in executive discussions, decisions, policymaking, and actions concerning administrative functions and clinical matters affecting patient care.
Resolve complex and unusual health care administration issues through independent analysis and action, and lead organizational change.
Manage budgets and fiscal matters for assigned facility services, including resource management and FTEE control.
Delegate authority and hold managers accountable for service-line and program performance and human-capital requirements.
Establish and maintain community partnerships and relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Monitor external information and directives from VHA Central Office and the health care sector.
Establish liaison with local administrators, physicians, and provider organizations to promote good relations with the beneficiary community.
Plan and execute major projects involving program analysis and evaluation of operational effectiveness.
Apply performance standards to assess whether programs and health care activities meet established goals and objectives.
Contribute to efficient organizational structures and balanced financial plans that address facility needs.