This position is located at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VAMC in the Office of Quality Management. The individual reports directly to the Continuous Process Improvement Coordinator. The position primarily serves as the Innovation Specialist responsible for leading, coordinating, and facilitating the facility in the design and implementation of innovation initiatives.

Duties

Develop and share innovation-driven strategic plans for programs, services, and/or the facility. Lead and stand-up programs, processes, policies, and infrastructure to support innovation. Facilitates, coaches, and trains audiences at all levels of the organizations throughout the lifecycle of an innovation project. Develops and executes an internal and external communication plan involving marketing and promotional media to demonstrate value of innovation projects to Veterans and families. Develops and executes training activities to VA employees at the facility and national level surrounding innovation-related competencies. Teaches and trains employees on the business-related competencies related to innovation projects such as business model analysis, Return on Investment (ROI) analysis, cost modeling and analyses and budgeting. Manages employee submission of innovation projects or proposals, assists with applications, identifies mentors and establishes funding and resources. Leads a team of subject matter experts through the project management process. Ensure all projects and proposals are in compliance with laws and regulations. Organizes events internal and external to the VA to help facilitate innovation activities. Remains up to date with current innovation trends in healthcare and shares trends with stakeholders to implement as appropriate. Leads project teams through designed brainstorming sessions to develop solutions towards a goal during a project. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: HR Specialist Total Rewards Work Schedule: 7:30 am - 4 pm, or 8 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday; subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. 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 Title/PD#: Health System Specialist (Innovation)/PD843210 and PD843290 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-11 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: Experience with or training in Innovation. Analyzing and evaluating studies, proposals, ideas, SR or Lean projects, or best practices and providing expert feedback and consultation. Analyzing complex systems using tools such as flow-charting, value stream mapping, etc. to identify unnecessary process steps, areas of waste and rework and potential process failures. Independently handling issues or managing programs. Experience developing and executing (leading or facilitating) an interdisciplinary structured Performance Improvement team utilizing lean management tools to achieve desired outcomes. Experience identifying, developing, and leading SR or PI training programs using a structured performance improvement or lean belt methodology for a diverse group of employees. OR Applicants may substitute education for the experience required for the GS-11 level. Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related OR Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-11 level. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting, you cannot use the first 60 semester hours that you earned). Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-11. For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. GS-12 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: Experience with or training in Innovation. Analyzing and evaluating studies, proposals, ideas, SR or Lean projects, or best practices and providing expert feedback and consultation. Analyzing complex systems using tools such as flow-charting, value stream mapping, etc. to identify unnecessary process steps, areas of waste and rework and potential process failures. Independently handling issues or managing programs. Experience developing and executing (leading or facilitating) an interdisciplinary structured Performance Improvement team utilizing lean management tools to achieve desired outcomes. Experience identifying, developing, and leading SR or PI training programs using a structured performance improvement or lean belt methodology for a diverse group of employees. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

Contacts

• Address GV Sonny Montgomery VAMC 1500 East Woodrow Wilson Drive Jackson, MS 39216 US
• Name: April Hightower
• Phone: 228-337-7346
• Email: [email protected]