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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Health System Specialist (Facility Systems Redesign Specialist)

Loma Linda, California, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$103K/yr - $134K/yr

1+ years exp

The Loma Linda VA Health Care System is currently recruiting two Health System Specialist (Facility Systems Redesign Specialist) in Loma Linda, California. The incumbent is responsible for delivering Performance Improvement techniques to a broad array of services throughout the Medical Center, including Lean, Six Sigma, system redesign coaching, project management, and training.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Organize, direct, control and coordinate group activities in a timely and/or effective manner

Develop written and verbal teaching materials and/or deliver classroom instruction

Instruct staff on implementation of guidelines and recommendations

Collect baseline data leveraging VA data analytics resources, identify limitations in current systems data, and analyze data

Pull, design queries, isolate, and manipulate data to identify root causes of a performance issue

Convert data into numerous formats using advanced statistical models including statistical process control charts, histograms, pareto charts, and many more

Facilitate, coach, and train audiences at all levels of the organization throughout the life cycle of a performance improvement project

Define a project scope and goals through a collaborative process with subject matter experts and leadership at the facility, service line, program and/or unit level

Lead a team of subject matter experts through the project management process as required

Conduct rapid experiments and collect data to identify if the developed solutions are effective

Identify metrics performing below benchmarked standards or falling below the upper or lower control limits

Plan/conduct studies directed at reducing errors and identifying alternative systems and/or processes as applicable

Develop standard work as well as local data metrics and dashboards to monitor projects in progress or performance benchmarks

Identify projects critical to improving quality outcomes and maximize return on investment of utilized resources

Assess (in terms of degrees) the success or failure in attaining program operational goals/objectives

Qualification

LeanSix SigmaProject ManagementData AnalyticsCoachingOrganizational Performance AnalysisAnalysisSystems EngineeringCommunicationProblem Solving

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this 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

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

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

You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs and other organizations

Physical Requirements: The work requires some physical exertion, such as periods of standing when teaching; some walking, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, or similar activities when visiting work sites; and some moderate lifting and carrying

There is no educational substitution at this grade level