Health System Specialist-Temporary NTE 120 days

The VISN 19 Network Office Health System Specialist provides support to health care management officials by analyzing, evaluating, advising on and/or coordinating health care delivery systems and operations. The position renders advice on operational policies and assures these policies are coordinated with, and in support of, field operations and assures that operational policies are coordinated with and in support of administrative functions. This position is for a Temporary Not to Exceed 120 day detail/promotion, and may be extended and/or made permanent without further competition. The VISN 19 Network Office Health System Specialist functions as the primary liaison to multiple staff offices and serves as the conduit for information flow and management of assignments between such offices. Major duties include but are not limited to: * Monitors and manages incoming actions and requests from initial receipt to completion and closeout. * Analyzes the subject matter of incoming information for appropriate distribution to offices internal or external to the office. * Receives and monitors completed actions or responses; analyzes responses for completeness and accuracy against known policies and procedures; and ensures action or inquiry is closed out with the inquirer or office. * Conducts or participates in special information flow studies, analyses, presentations and briefings, as assigned. * Conducts analytical studies on particular operational processes, issue topics, or related special projects. * Develops position papers and decision documents representing the position of the organization on a variety of complex and sensitive issues such as the quality or timeliness of veteran care issues within the system or at times, issues of Congressional or media interest. * Works in coordination with other internal reviewing services regarding complex audits and internal/external reviews of a national concern; i. e, fiscal efficiencies and organizational structure that are reviewed by prominent parties such as the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or the Government Accountability Office (GAO). * Tracks both routine and uncommon deadlines initiated by OIG/GAO and internal reviewing officials to ensure timely submission of responses and actions. * Communicates with responsible staff agency members to ensure completion of all requested actions and appropriately closes out all requests. * Works closely with senior management and others in implementing and evaluating policies, plans, and internal operational systems such as correspondence management, information tracking among pertinent offices and stakeholders, and internal/external communication flows. * Contacts and engages frequently with staff at all levels to facilitate the work of the office related to a variety of operations-focused assignments and projects initiated by senior leadership or program offices, or departmental offices. * Functions in myriad roles by contacting and engaging with various administrative program officials within Headquarters and in the field to manage, coordinate, and complete various assignments or projects that involve or are initiated by these officials. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm Telework: This position may be authorized for telework on an ad-hoc basis. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This may be virtual on site at any of the VISN 19 station facilities only. Position Description/PD#: Health Systems Specialist/12961-A; 12627-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Approved

Created: 2026-04-15