The purpose of this position is to conduct and evaluate a wide range of program management and administrative duties to fulfill requirements related to VHA's academic mission and Office of Academic Affiliations' (OAA) strategic plans. The position informs the Designated Education Officer (DEO) and HPE service with authoritative analyses, evaluations, policy guidance and advisement regarding OAA special purpose funding, and health care operations as they relate to HPE programs.

Duties

This position is located in the Office of the Director of a local health care system and reports to the Director, or a Chief Compliance Officer that reports to the Medical Center Director. Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Serves as the disbursement coordinator (DC) and is responsible for communicating, establishing processes and ensuring compliance with VHA Directive 1400.05 and related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Administers the tasks and procedures required between the VA and the affiliate including establishing DAs and validating multiple data sources. Evaluates programs and processes for discrepancies to determine efficient and compliant HPE program operations and use of OAA resources. Utilizes knowledge and experience in health care delivery systems to oversee and manage disbursement procedures and processes. Manages the special purpose academic fund from OAA and HPT reimbursement processes with the affiliate; synthesizes data, trends, opportunities, etc. for presentation to facility leadership, OAA, or academic organizations using graphs, flowcharts, and other techniques. Completes and reviews the monthly educational activity record (EAR) consolidation and calculations to ensure accurate educational activity reimbursement. Informs and advises HPE management and the OAA program office directly in analyzing and evaluating programs and leading complex processes across HPE programs and affiliates. Extracts, analyzes, and organizes data from multiple sources to create reports for ongoing monitoring of resources, OAA reports, or special projects. Maintains awareness of new policies related to budget, personnel, and procurement to provide analysis, training and recommendations to enhance HPE operations. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as necessary. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00 AM -4:30 PM (Hours may vary depending on department need) 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. Ad Hoc basis Virtual: This is NOT a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist (Corporate Compliance General Investigator)/PD06974-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/13/2025. 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-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-9. 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. Specialized Experience Requirements at the GS-11 level:You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-09) in the Federal Service, that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties as a Health System Specialist - Health Professions Education (HPE) Analyst. Qualifying specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field. This work may have been performed in an operating health care facility or a higher organizational echelon with advisory or directional authority over such facilities. Work must have involved a close working relationship with facility managers and analysis and/or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities, and provided knowledge of the following: (1) Missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems; (2) Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups; and (3) Government-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement. At this level, applicants would have obtained this experience working within a health care setting, working directly with health care system administration and finance services to solve problems in support of policy compliance and program/operational functions; experience with extracting, analyzing, and organizing data from multiple sources, and assisting with fund disbursement procedures and processes. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a Ph.D., equivalent doctoral degree, three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, Or LL.M in the related field of the position to be filled (i.e., hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration). The education portion must include courses that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Education must have been obtained in an accredited college, or university. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience. Successful completion of graduate level education (beyond a master's degree) and specialized experience as described above to meet total experience requirements. The education portion must include graduate courses that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do to the work of this position (i.e., hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration). NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. Experience must be clearly indicated in your resume. Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. 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. 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

OFFICIAL transcripts must be submitted at time of application if being used to qualify for the position.

Contacts

• Address Central Virginia VA Health Care System 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard Richmond, VA 23249 US
• Name: Ashlee Jaynes
• Phone: 619-630-8339
• Email: [email protected]