About the Position: This position is in the Defense Health Network Atlantic office in the Defense Health Agency under the policy guidance and direction of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. Reports directly to the Director or Deputy Director, Defense Health Network Atlantic, is responsible for the management of business activities, critical support services, and coordination of communication between DHA HQ and the Network MTFs and assist in daily operation of Network Office.

Duties

Oversee and assure unity of the Directorates 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

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position may require the incumbent to complete a one-year supervisory probationary period.
• This position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• 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.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA)Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian EmployeeInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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. 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

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Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD60AS DHA TIDEWATER MARKET DO NOT MAIL Portsmouth, VA 23708 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk