Health System Specialist

To qualify for this GS-9/11 Health System Specialist position, you must meet the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the Health System Administration Series, 0671, and specialized experience or education. Current federal employees must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

• Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): Undergraduate or graduate major in hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with coursework in health care administration.
• OR progressively responsible analytical, administrative, clinical management, or supervisory experience in the health care field at the GS-5 level or above.
• For GS-9: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 in the Federal Service, involving close working relationships with facility managers and knowledge of health care delivery systems, regulations, and government-wide administrative systems.
• OR a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher graduate education in a related field (e.g., hospital administration, public health administration, business or public administration with health care administration coursework).
• OR a combination of graduate education and specialized experience.
• For GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9, or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher graduate education.
• Time-in-Grade: Current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade (GS-7 for GS-9; GS-9 for GS-11) within the last 52 weeks.
• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply.
• This announcement is open to current permanent employees of VA Maryland Health Care System and Career Transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) eligible applicants.

Manage technical work for HPE programs including affiliation agreements, trainee qualifications and credentials letters (TQCVL), program letters of agreement (PLAs), and direct customer service for HPTs and affiliate staff.

• Oversee the on- and off-boarding processes for health professions trainees.
• Review and validate HPT applications, qualifications, and appointments against OAA criteria before clinical rotations and patient care.
• Provide authoritative analyses, policy guidance, and opinions on HPT appointment and on-/off-boarding processes.
• Enhance efficiency of processes and HPT training experience to support VA's reputation and ability to recruit and retain highly qualified HPTs.
• Conduct and evaluate many program management and administrative duties related to VHA's academic mission and OAA strategic plans.
• Inform management on regulatory and credentialing standards affecting HPE programs.
• Collaborate with facility managers and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with health care delivery system requirements.

U.S. Citizenship required.

• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for all VA Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Must serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period.
• REAL ID compliant identification required for employment (effective May 7, 2025).
• Pre-placement physical examination is not required.
• Telework eligible as determined by agency policy.

Complete benefits package as a federal employee, including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.

• Eligibility for benefits depends on position type (full-time, part-time, intermittent).
• Access to federal employee benefits such as Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Opportunity for promotion to full performance level without further competition.

To apply, first read the entire announcement and instructions. Go to the official application portal and with your the official application portal/Login.gov account. Click 'Apply Online' to start your application. Select your the official application portal resume and any supporting documents. Complete the online application questionnaire. Attach all required documents, including your resume, SF-50, and transcripts …

This position is open to current permanent employees of VA Maryland Health Care System and Career Transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) eligible applicants.

• Selection may be made at any grade level; promotion to full performance level is not guaranteed.
• VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible under Schedule A.
• Veterans should claim preference in the questionnaire and provide required documentation.
• The agency contact is Prudence Barrett, phone (410) 691-7310 X47310, email [email protected].
• Address: VA Maryland Health Care System, 10 North Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.
• If you are relying on education, ensure your school is accredited by a U.S. Department of Education recognized accrediting institution.
• Failure to provide all required information may result in an ineligible rating.

The Baltimore VA Medical Center is part of the VA Maryland Health Care System, serving veterans in the region. It provides a full range of medical services and is committed to the academic mission of training health professions trainees. This Health System Specialist role directly supports that mission by managing education programs and ensuring quality care. Working here means contributing to the health and well-being of veterans while advancing your career in a federal health care setting. Baltimore VA Medical Center is named as the hiring organisation for the Health System Specialist post.