The incumbent functions as the Center Director for the National Center for Transformational Innovation (Management & Program Analysis Officer) and is responsible for operations, strategic planning, collaboration facilitation, and supervision of the staff of the National Center for Transformational Innovation (NC4TI), one of the six (6) National Centers for Innovation to Impact (NCi2I).

Duties

The incumbent sets the strategic vision for the NC4TI as well as oversees the operational execution. Duties include, but are not limited to: Sets the strategic vision for the NC4TI as well as oversees the operational execution. Oversees a broad portfolio of clinical and administrative innovation projects and solutions for the NC4TI. Fosters development of strategic external collaborations and partnerships with academia, industry, non-profits, and other Government agencies which center around the advancement of innovation efforts at the NC4TI. Responsible for: identifying and resolving highly complex problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods; developing, integrating and implementing solutions to diverse, highly complex problems across multiple areas and disciplines. Anticipating problems, developing sound solutions and action plans to ensure program success. Developing plans and techniques to address new solutions to improve overall programs and policies; and establishing precedents in application of problem-solving techniques to enhance existing innovation processes. Manages a multimillion dollar budget for NC4TI to ensure seamless operations and ongoing medical and IT funding for development and marginal sustainment of NC4TI activities and solutions. Performs the administrative and personnel management functions relative to staff supervised. The position has responsibility for management and supervision of 5 or more staff members. Permanent Change of Station (PCS), excluding Appraised Value Offer (AVO), is authorized. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 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/PD#: Management & Program Analyst/PD065830 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/09/2025. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-14 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-13. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-13 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Oversees a broad portfolio of clinical and administrative innovation projects and solutions for the NC4TI (National Center for Transformational Innovation Programs). Performs the administrative and personnel management functions relative to staff supervised. Independently devises and conducts surveys, analyses, evaluations, and presentations of highly specialized, technical material. Leads a team of senior and mid-level employees to manage the operations of this high-profile transformational program and is responsible for ensuring a high return on investment related to VHA IE efforts. Oversees and fosters development of strategic external collaborations and partnerships with academia, industry, non-profits, and other Government agencies. Evaluate and solve unique problems, modify and extend standard techniques, cope with change, and to develop new approaches. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Administration and ManagementLeadershipOrganizational AwarenessStrategic Thinking 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. There may be some walking, standing, bending and carrying of light items. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. The work may require some periods of overtime, intense concentration, emotional and mental stability and involves activities under time sensitive conditions. The responsibilities of the position require frequent travel and subject the incumbent to various resultant environmental changes. The travel may be extensive at times requiring all modes of transportation anywhere in the United States and its territories and even on occasion, internationally. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address James A Haley Veterans Hospital 13000 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard Tampa, FL 33612 US
• Name: Kathryn Kaliszewski
• Phone: (610) 384-7711 X4664
• Email: [email protected]