Health System Specialist

This Health System Specialist position is in the Executive Director services at the VA Maine Healthcare Systems, located at the Augusta, ME location. Major duties: The incumbent serves in a Health System Specialist role supporting the Associate Director for Healthcare Support Operations in the management of hospital operations and administrative programs. Furthermore, as the Health System Specialist the incumbent will direct / lead / guide the service lines or services in any projects that may involve management support.

The position develops the skills needed to perform full performance duties essential to the direction and efficiency of a complex health care delivery system. Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Develops and assists in developing short and long range policies, goals, and plans for the medical center by analyzing administrative and operational needs, resource utilization, and organizational structure.

Provides active and well-informed administrative participation in planning for the delivery of health care by taking the initiative to identify needs and potential issues / concerns and devising flexibilities in operations and constructive, cost - effective approaches to the resolution of problems. Participate in planning for the delivery of health care services by identifying operational issues and proposing cost effective, practical solutions.

Recommend improvements to operations, policies, and systems across service lines to support strategic initiatives and improve efficiency and supervise the implementation of the solutions once they are approved. Support the Associate Director in his/her role as the one of the senior leaders responsible for the identification of root causes and corrective actions for deficiencies identified by external organizations.

Participate in the implementation of VISN 1 special emphasis programs which cross administrative and clinical boundaries and affect all levels of the organization. Represent the Associate Director on committees, workgroups, and planning teams. Assists with local, Network (VISN), and national initiatives, including those involving construction, process redesign, administrative modernization, and regulatory implementation.

Supports the preparation of justification documents for construction projects and other capital initiatives. Assists in the coordination of project activities, timelines, phases, and stakeholder communication. Monitors resource utilization and recommend adjustments to improve efficiency and alignment with organizational goals. Participates as a member of executive committees, advisory boards, and the Executive Committee of Governing Bodies.

Assists with contracting activities and may serve as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on Associate Director-assigned projects and as such will also be expected to be an expert in Contracting and any COR responsibilities. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist/PD042110 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Required: Not Required Notifications: This position is in the Competitive Service. This position is not a Bargaining Unit position. This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.

Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees. Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3)] must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other m