Program Support Specialist (Graduate Medical Education)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Bragg, NC

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Support Specialist supports the Graduate Medical Education (GME) program at Womack Army Medical Center in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The role supports accreditation compliance and program quality assurance by researching ACGME Accreditation Data System (ADS) requirements, tracking policy changes, and preparing for inspections, site visits, and self-studies. It manages trainee records and lifecycle processes, including credentials, licenses, certifications, evaluations, duty-hour records, leave, onboarding and offboarding, and provides support related to visas, ECFMG, licensing, and board examinations. The position also supports GME budgeting and resource management by developing estimates, preparing budget input, monitoring obligations and commitments, and preparing financial after-action reports. It tracks and reports program metrics, accreditation status, milestones, case logs, and trainee performance data using New Innovations, ACGME ADS, and other systems. The specialist applies GME policy, prepares and monitors support plans, and assists with GMEC and Special Review audits and recommended corrective actions.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination and background investigation. A Personnel Security Investigation, immunization screening, and pre-placement medical examination are required. Selectees must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact; other immunizations may be required depending on the position. The role requires lifting up to 44 pounds. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. A one-year probationary period applies, and direct deposit of pay is required. Permanent Change of Station costs are not authorized.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• One year of specialized experience administering administrative programs in support of a Medical Education Program, coordinating training rotations with organizations for appropriate training, developing estimates to support budget planning, and providing reports for evaluation of trainee status; or qualifying education; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Qualifying education may be a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, in a field demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the position, such as Medical Education, Medical Administration, or Healthcare Administration.
• A combination of education and experience may qualify when the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
• Applicants who held a GS position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).
• A Personnel Security Investigation and any required suitability or fitness determination.
• Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or a recognized exemption; immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• A pre-placement medical examination.
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting up to 44 pounds.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to accredited U.S. education or receive full credit through an accredited U.S. institution.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Complete a one-year probationary period and provide direct deposit of pay.

Responsibilities

• Research ACGME ADS requirements, track policy changes, and prepare for inspections, site visits, and self-studies.
• Maintain trainee records, credentials, licenses, certifications, evaluations, duty-hour tracking, and leave records; support onboarding and offboarding.
• Provide support for visas, ECFMG, licensing, and board examinations.
• Develop resource estimates, prepare budget input, monitor obligations and commitments, and produce financial after-action reports.
• Track, analyze, and report program metrics, accreditation status, milestones, case logs, and trainee performance data using New Innovations, ACGME ADS, and other systems.
• Prepare and monitor support plans, apply GME policy, and support GMEC and Special Review audits with recommended corrective action.
• Coordinate training rotations with organizations for appropriate training.
• Provide reports for evaluation of trainee status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level