Supervisory Health System Specialist

Veterans Health Administration•Washington, DC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The position serves as the Director of the Partnered Research Program (PRP), a large-scale research effort, reporting to the Deputy Chief Research and Development Officer (DCRADO) - Enterprise Optimization (EO). Enterprise Optimization contributes to the VA Research Enterprise mission of improving Veterans' lives through the facilitation of multi-site/team-based research involving VA and external partners. This vacancy may be filled in Washington, DC or a VA location to be determined. Duties Major duties include but are not limited to the following: Develops and drives long-range plans, goals, and objectives in support of ORD's Enterprise Optimization effort and managing and overseeing all operational and policy functions of the Program and their ability to meet those goals. Establishes and maintains standard operating procedures and a quality management system that serve as a foundational element to organizational policies and procedures. Responsible for all staffing activities for the unit, including position description maintenance, organizational alignment, interview candidates for positions in the unit; recommend appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions. Oversee the implementation of the strategic plan, working with unit staff, VA/VHA stakeholders and external organizations to identify strategic opportunities for growth and advancing VA research enterprise goals in order to increase research opportunities for Veterans' seeking care within VHA. Establishes and implements a systems approach for integrating the activities and resources of both intra-agency and industry stakeholders in the development of a robust clinical research program aimed at increasing Veterans' access to clinical trials within the VHA

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
Complete all required steps in the process.
Complete all required application, assessment, and questionnaire steps.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
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 effective May 7, 2025.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Must serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period.
Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-14 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-13.
Individual Occupational Requirement: Possess an undergraduate or graduate level degree with a Major study in hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration. -OR- Possess progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-13 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
Resume must be 2-pages, detailing specialized experience and competencies as they relate to this position.
For each position in your resume, specify the start and end dates (month/year) and a description of duties.
If the position was Federal, indicate the grade level.
Evidence of specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held on your resume.
Provide work experience information such as hours per week, salary, and starting/ending dates of employment (month and year format) to establish you have one (1) full year of Specialized Experience at or comparable to the required grade level.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of VA research policies.
Knowledge of federal cooperative agreements.

Responsibilities

Develops and drives long-range plans, goals, and objectives in support of ORD's Enterprise Optimization effort and managing and overseeing all operational and policy functions of the Program and their ability to meet those goals.
Establishes and maintains standard operating procedures and a quality management system that serve as a foundational element to organizational policies and procedures.
Responsible for all staffing activities for the unit, including position description maintenance, organizational alignment, interview candidates for positions in the unit; recommend appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions.
Oversee the implementation of the strategic plan, working with unit staff, VA/VHA stakeholders and external organizations to identify strategic opportunities for growth and advancing VA research enterprise goals in order to increase research opportunities for Veterans' seeking care within VHA.
Establishes and implements a systems approach for integrating the activities and resources of both intra-agency and industry stakeholders in the development of a robust clinical research program aimed at increasing Veterans' access to clinical trials within the VHA.