Health System Specialist- Project Management

The primary purpose of this position is to provide support to health care management officials by analyzing, evaluating, advising on and/or coordinating health care delivery systems and operations. Preferred candidates will have experience supporting large-scale electronic record implementation or health IT transformation initiatives within a hospital, health care system, or large scale organization.

Facilitates the analysis of medical center change readiness, creates gap analysis, and articulates the impact of Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) on workflow. Works with the medical center Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Informatics Steering Committee staff, and Integrated Clinical Community (ICC) leadership and staff to apply a structured methodology to lead Health Care System (HCS) level change management activities during the EHRM transformation. Develops and prepares internal instructions, guidelines, etc. concerning EHRM and recommends required policy changes and procedural adjustments to ensure proper and adequate accomplishment of deployment program goals and objectives. Participates in decisions and policy making with the medical center director while sharing in the responsibility for management actions/outcomes regarding initiatives, involvement in operations and coordinating intra and inter-ICC activities. Provides advisory services to all levels of medical center management regarding the requirements and implications of the EHRM deployment. Promotes collaborative working relationships, uses creative problem solving, and practices flexibility and creativity. Assesses the impact of change on the motivation of all groups involved in EHRM activities. Acts as a resource person in planning, reviewing, or revising policies and procedures that impact the EHRM deployment. Leads training and facilitation of performance improvement teams, the use of relevant tools and statistical processes and the use of VHA databases; Establishes effective relationships within the VISN and HCS through participation in organizational and committee structures. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Not eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist- Project Management/PD09831A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.