About the Position: This position supports the Defense Health Network Central office, assisting with the daily operations and execution of the aligned Treatment Facilities. This is an intermediate management position that provides oversight and support to the Treatment Facilities (MTF) aligned to it to ensure the delivery of integrated, affordable and high-quality healthcare to beneficiaries in accordance with the Defense Health Agency's (DHA) priorities.

Duties

Oversee and assure unity of the Directorate’s healthcare delivery operations, aligning functions and processes into a singular Network strategy. Maintain a continuous program of review and analysis to assess the progress and effectiveness of the organization in relation to healthcare delivery objectives, schedules, and priorities. Review work efforts within the healthcare delivery staff to ensure continued support to mission elements of the Directorate, as well as progress and timeliness of products. Establish long range goals and objectives, translating objectives into specific projects. Plan long range staffing and organization needs. Manage organizational changes impacting healthcare delivery operations.

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• Position is designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations.
• This position is designated as Key. For positions located within the Continental US (CONUS), the position cannot be vacated during war or national emergency without seriously impairing the mission.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Up to 20% Business Travel required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. Current Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian EmployeeDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Directing assignments to meet established medical facility objectives; 2) Assessing operational effectiveness to identify improvements in healthcare delivery services; AND 3) Determining manpower or resource allocation requirements in support of critical healthcare services. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementDecision MakingPlanning and EvaluatingStrategic Thinking Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-14).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD60AR DHA SMALL STAND-ALONE MARKET DO NOT MAIL San Antonio, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk