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The incumbent serves as the VISN 5 Strategic Planning Officer and performs duties guiding the strategic and administrative management of the integrated health care delivery system. S/he is primarily responsible for planning the effective and efficient delivery of health care for VISN 5 using strategic thinking and planning principles specific to health care management. S/he serves as a senior advisor and reports directly to the Network Director or Deputy Network Director.
01/07/2025 to 01/22/2025
$106,382 - $138,296 per year
Locality pay will be added to base salary listed above based on final location
GS 14
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Additional locations are listed below.
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
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CBTF-12654791-25-SP-T Echo
826985000
Strategic and Capital Planning - 50%
The incumbent serves as the primary resource for Network strategic planning activities, incorporating national strategic planning guidance, VHA policies, performance measurement initiatives, and VISN strategic planning. Provides staff support in the monitoring and analysis of changes in mission, goals, new legislation, and technological advances to assess the impact of these changes on work methods/procedures to develop new systems which address these changes.
The incumbent is responsible for coordinating contracts for strategic planning activities for VISN 5. Incumbent is required to lead a multi-disciplinary team through the planning cycle per VHA and VISN guidance, eliciting input from senior leadership and coordinating planning related activities of the VISN Boards, Councils, or Committees (e.g., VISN Strategic Planning Committee, Executive Leadership Council).
Performs ongoing environmental analyses to understand local market dynamics and the impact of industry trends and health care policy on the organization's strategic direction. Ensures the completion of VHA Planning Guidance requirements (e.g., strategic-operational planning, service delivery and capital planning for all VISN Markets, Access Expansion Plan submissions, assessing and adjusting Market boundaries as health care system dynamics change).
Incumbent uses a comprehensive planning approach to evaluate market and geography demographics; estimate supply and demand; assess quality, satisfaction, accessibility, cost, facility condition and impact on mission capabilities; conduct site visits and interviews; review analysis with key stakeholders; develop opportunities and finalize Market and VISN plans.
Advises senior leadership on policy changes, resources, capital infrastructure, historical workload, utilization projections and demographic trends which may influence current and future VISN planning.
Strategic Partnerships - 10%
Researches, engages, and collaborates with public and private community health care providers and organizations to expand VHA's health care delivery network, improve access to care, identify innovative solutions and leverage all community resources in support of the Veteran population. Establishes an understanding of and/or working relationships with federal, state, and local government agencies that can impact and support service delivery planning (e.g., U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Census).
Coordination and Support of Market Planning - 30%
Serves as Team Lead of Facility Planners, directing the completion of planning tasks and responsibilities; and coordinating planning activities to ensure the integration of health system planning priorities into a consolidated service delivery plan. Develops and manages related tracking mechanisms for VISN planning activities and actions. Facilitates recurring meetings with facility planning personnel to provide planning-related updates and training (as necessary), track planning processes and implementation progress and foster communication and collaboration among planning personnel.
Performs VISN population-based demographic studies involving data collection and analysis, forecasting and related methodologies; and advises facilities on planning issues associated with program development and expansion initiatives. Analyzes data using a variety of different sources and tools, including but not limited to: VHA Support Service Center (VSSC), Geospatial Service Support Center (GSSC), Health System Planning Application, Allocation Resource Center (ARC), Census Bureau, State/Local Health and Veteran Agencies, Pyramid Analytics, Strategic Capital Investment Plan Automation Tool, Veterans Health Information & Technology Architecture (VistA), productivity and efficiency tools, space planning tools and the suite of Microsoft Office products.
Special Projects/Staff Support 10%
Performs special projects for the VISN Director and Deputy VISN Director involving facility-specific or VISN-wide initiatives (e.g., Congressional Briefings, White Papers, Joint VISN meetings, special focus studies).
Conducts and evaluates special studies on various subjects, most of which require extensive investigation and analysis. Assists the Network Director in special complex assignments often of a highly sensitive and confidential nature. He/she provides input to and makes decisions that have impact on Medical Center and VISN matters. The incumbent is required to have a working knowledge of all the facilities in the VISN so that support can be provided to them, as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8a - 4:30p
Compressed/Flexible: To be decided by supervisor
Telework: Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist (Strategic Planning Officer)/PD240540
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
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All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 01/22/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12654791.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 01/22/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12654791.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/826985000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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