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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Assistant Director Healthcare Administration

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$184K/yr - $226K/yr

USAJOBS is seeking an Assistant Director for Healthcare Administration in the Defense Health Agency. The role involves setting priorities for healthcare management, developing strategic plans, and overseeing operations of military treatment facilities to ensure effective healthcare delivery.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Set priorities for healthcare administration/management, including the formulation/ implementation of major organizational operating policies/plans for effective health care administration/management of an interdependent healthcare delivery system

Develop and update DHA-enterprise-wide 1, 2, and 5-year health care delivery strategic plans to achieve short-term and long-term goals consistent with Military Health System (MHS) policy, priorities and goals

Establish policies/procedures/direction for oversight of operations of the Defense Health Networks (DHNs) and military treatment facilities (MTFs) and priorities for budgeting matters with respect to the provision of direct care at such facilities

Establish policies, procedures, and direction for clinic management and operations at MTFs and establish priorities for information technology (IT) at and between the DHA, DHNs, and the MTFs

Provide guidance for overall Agency annual business plans for DHNs and MTFs to advance short- and long-range DHA strategies

Develop and achieve objectives in quality of services and programs across the MHS, as evaluated by internal indicators, regulatory/accreditation reviews, and patient satisfaction data

Develop/formulate new programs and the evaluate existing programs with emphasis on efficient utilization of resources to assure greatest probability of success with emphasis on commitment of staffing, financial, and other resources

Advise on financial trends and patterns associated with DHA-support programs and assures that these trends are recognized in the DHA’s legislative and communications initiatives

Lead/direct development of policies/instructions for central services budget preparation/presentation; allocation of funds and management of a system of fund/budgetary controls; and development/maintenance of a DHA Management Account Structure

Oversee the planning and implementation of systems and procedures and development of policies and procedures pertaining to audit readiness of the Agency

Provide advice and assistance to the DHA Director, on information technology (IT) acquisition and Information Resources Management based on the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 and the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act of 2015

Ensure MTF IT performance measurements are not only utilized for acquisition purposes, but they are also used to measure how well IT supports agency programs and strategic priorities

Formulate policy, plans, goals, objectives, and standards to support the military medical readiness mission of providing quality health care services to Active-Duty forces, family members, and other beneficiaries

Oversee execution of the IT Program to include program analysis, evaluation, and oversight of the IT portfolio, development and defense of the IT portion of the Defense Health Program and the Program Objectives Memorandum

Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and control medical, administrative, and supportive operations of the DHNs and MTFs

Provide program/managerial oversight for the TRICARE Health Plan, a multi-billion dollar centralized purchased care contract. Oversee a subordinate SES leader responsible for TRICARE contract execution globally

Oversee DHA’s Healthcare Operations and advise DHA Headquarters, DHN and MTF Directors on clinical/administrative policies, priorities and procedures to ensure smooth/efficient integrated primary, specialty and tertiary healthcare operations

Oversee the MHS public health, ensuring force health protection across the Joint Force and DoW worldwide. Oversee a Flag Officer/General Officer responsible for leading the MHS public health mission

Qualification

Healthcare AdministrationPolicy DevelopmentFinancial StewardshipStrategic PlanningInformation Technology ManagementRegulatory KnowledgeLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingTeam Management

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship

You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period in the SES

Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration

You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position. Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required

File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on

You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Top Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal

Must participate in the direct deposit pay program

New employees in the Department of War will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check

This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time

Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume

Your Resume must be no more than 2-pages using no less than 10-point font with no less than 1-inch margins all around to describe your qualifications

Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s)

If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position

Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications

Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the legal, regulatory and fiscal environments of the United States healthcare industry, with the ability to establish policies, procedures, and direction for the provision of care for beneficiaries

Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, policies, procedures, and direction that balance clinical management, operations, and financial stewardship for a large multi-hospital healthcare system with worldwide operations

In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs

If your 2-page resume does not reflect the demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position

Knowledge of the American System of Government: Demonstrates understanding and appreciation of the American system of government, including the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, separation of powers, federalism, and the historical development of the American Nation

Commitment to the Rule of Law: Upholds the principles of the American Founding, including equality under the law and democratic self-government. Ensures the law is applied fairly and consistently

Civic-Mindedness: Stays up-to-date on important developments in American government and aligns organizational objectives and practices with presidential and public interests. Demonstrates a commitment to serve the American people

Fiscal Responsibility: Strategically manages, allocates and monitors financial resources. Aligns priorities and initiatives to justify budget proposals. Monitors expenditures, cuts unnecessary costs, and uses cost-benefit analysis to set priorities

Managing Resources: Manages resources efficiently and effectively based on current and projected organizational goals, skills, budget considerations, and staffing needs

Leveraging Technology: Explores emerging technology and potential applications. Incorporates technology to enhance efficiency and achieve results. Ensures access to and security of technology systems

Technical Skill: Possesses the requisite technical knowledge and subject matter expertise to consistently produce timely, high-quality work. Is considered a strong contributor in his or her domain

Problem Solving: Engages in critical and data-driven thinking when diagnosing root causes and evaluating options. Identifies and promptly addresses the most pressing, high-priority problems

Agility and Resilience: Anticipates and adapts to change, new ideas, new information, and new conditions. Is committed to continuous improvement. Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity

Accountability: Ensures that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, trained, and retained. Takes swift action to address performance- or conduct-based deficiencies in employees supervised. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results

Developing Others: Recognizes and rewards outstanding achievement in others. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods. Cultivates a dynamic environment in which employees are not afraid to make mistakes

Executive Judgement: Makes well-reasoned, timely, and effective decisions and considers short- and long-term implications. Communicates effectively with stakeholders across all organizational levels, sharing and guarding information where appropriate

Operational Mindset: Effectively translates strategies into actionable steps and processes. Partners effectively with stakeholders to drive adoption and addresses blockers to ensure successful implementation

Innovation: Applies creativity to improving products and processes, challenges convention, takes measured risks, and considers ways to simplify and remove unnecessary requirements

Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization by evaluating conditions, resources, capabilities, constraints, and organizational goals and values

DoW Joint Enterprise-Wide Experience Statement: This individual must have the ability to apply a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoW or government-wide strategic priorities is required

Benefits

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.