Supervisory Health Systems Specialist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Bethesda, MD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center with the Director of Surgery, Otolaryngology in Bethesda, Maryland. The role provides administrative oversight of healthcare systems and operations, including MHS GENESIS, manpower management, and clinical and program support activities. It plans, coordinates, and evaluates healthcare administrative processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness; advises senior leaders on administrative policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance; manages multiple projects and competing deadlines; and supports budgets, workforce activities, and leadership decision-making through operational analysis and reporting. The position is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Limited parking is available, and alternate transportation is suggested.

The incumbent must meet the stated specialized experience, education, or combined education and experience requirements. The position requires a background investigation and credit check, eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access, tuberculosis testing, and seasonal influenza vaccination unless medically or religiously exempt. A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required; additional information states that the position requires a one-year probationary period. The incumbent must provide proof of U.S. citizenship and may need to submit required financial disclosure reports upon entry and annually thereafter.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 level, that includes using healthcare automated systems, identifying healthcare process problems and recommending improvements, and monitoring annual budgets; OR a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, in hospital administration, public health administration, or a related field such as business or public administration with coursework in healthcare administration; OR a qualifying combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to education in an accredited U.S. program, or receive full course credit from an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Completion of a background investigation and credit check.
• Tuberculosis testing.
• Seasonal influenza vaccination annually unless exempted for medical or religious reasons, with exemption documentation provided upon hire.
• May be required to complete a one-year supervisory probationary period; the announcement also states a one-year probationary period is required.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Submit an OGE 278 Public Financial Disclosure Report or OGE 450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entry and annually thereafter.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• If using foreign education, provide documentation of the required evaluation or U.S. course credit.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative oversight of healthcare systems and operations, including MHS GENESIS, manpower management, and clinical and program support activities.
• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate healthcare administrative processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Advise senior leaders on administrative policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance affecting healthcare operations.
• Independently manage and prioritize multiple administrative projects and competing deadlines.
• Review funding requirements, monitor expenditures, and support proper resource utilization.
• Supervise and coordinate workforce activities, including staff assignments, recruitment actions, performance management, and training.
• Analyze operational and performance data and develop reports, briefings, and recommendations for leadership.
• Translate complex information into actionable guidance that supports compliant healthcare delivery.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type and other factors.

What This Job Offers

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