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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Health Systems Specialist (Strategic Planner)

Augusta, Georgia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $137K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Health Systems Specialist (Strategic Planner) for the Augusta VAMC Office of the Director. The role involves serving as the Medical Center Strategic Planner for Business and Health Operations functions, overseeing planning development processes for various projects including Community Based Outpatient Clinics.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Utilization of local, VISN, and VHA planning/data resources to ensure planning activities and decisions are based on relevant and current information

Provide advice and support to health care system committees directly related to planning efforts (Administrative Executive Council and Executive Leadership Council)

Coordination of activities with the facility Capital Planner to ensure programmatic planning is incorporated with space planning priorities (Master Space Plan, Strategic Capital Investment Plan (SCIP)

Coordinates activities with Quality Manager to ensure that planning processes are directly related to performance outcome measures

Involves appropriate stakeholders in the developing proposals and/or reviewing planning initiatives for further consideration and development

Conducts studies related to the development of planning initiatives determining the methodology and gathering data that is factual, historical, and statistical to meet objectives. Synthetization of data to report findings and to generate recommendations and resolutions

Collect and interpret information about market conditions and consumer behavior to assist the executive leadership make informed decisions

Write detailed reports on findings, identify potential market opportunities, and advise the executive leadership on calculated tactics

Coordination and completion of special projects using fiscal and project management expertise and all available resources

Briefing the Chief of Strategic Analytics and Pentad on the status of pending issues

Maintaining an ongoing account of issues requiring follow-up and close out

Qualification

Strategic planningHealthcare administrationData analysisRegulatory knowledgeProject managementStakeholder engagementReport writingCommunication skills

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)

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/05/2025

Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): An IOR is a basic requirement that must be met in order to qualify for the 0671 occupational series

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration

Specialized Experience: Progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field

Specialized Experience: To qualify for GS 13, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization

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

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications

Preferred

Demonstrated experience in developing and executing strategic plans within a healthcare environment, preferably within the VA or other large public health systems

Proficiency in analyzing complex data sets and metrics to inform decision-making and measure the success of strategic initiatives

Proven ability to manage large-scale projects from conception through completion, including timelines, resources, and stakeholder engagement

Minimum 1 year experience in activation, strategic planning or facility planning within the VA or other public health system

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.