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USAJOBS · 4 hours ago

Health System Specialist- Graduate Healthcare Administration Training Program - GHATP Trainee

Temple, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$62K/yr - $80K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Health System Specialist to participate in the Graduate Healthcare Administration Training Program (GHATP). This role involves managing projects and assisting in the coordination of daily office activities under the direction of the Medical Center Director.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Utilizes data and reporting tools to develop health-planning strategies impacting the operations of medical centers, network offices, and/or VHACO program offices

Analyzes data trends in budget and fiscal operations supporting the preparation and execution of budget and committee meetings

Researches laws, regulations, and policies related to budget and fiscal management displaying knowledge of VA health care system operations

Participates on project teams in lead or support roles identifying and improving operational processes impacting services of the VA health care system

Displays knowledge of VA priorities and mission statements to recommend improvements to policy and procedures related to budget and administrative operations

Observes, analyzes, and reports under professional service direction the areas of discipline, rewards and recognition, reassignment, staff adjustments and realignments, labor/management relationships, affirmative employment, and alternative dispute resolutions and grievances to understand processes for conducting projects and studies

Performs rotations and on-site visits to make recommendations to the issues and opportunities present at the Network and other VA/VHA facilities and program offices

Analyzes org charts, policies, VERA and SAIL data to represent the facility/Network, and program office priorities during resource allocation committee meetings

Qualification

Health care administrationBudget managementData analysisRegulatory knowledgeProject managementAnalytical thinkingComputer skillsSelf-managementCommunication

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

You may be required to serve a probationary period

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

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

Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP)

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/27/2026

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

For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07

An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials

Individual Occupational Requirement: 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: I possess Progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field

This work may have been performed in an operating health care facility or a higher organizational echelon with advisory or directional authority over such facilities

Work must have involved a close working relationship with facility managers and analysis and/or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities, and provided knowledge of the following: (1) Missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems; (2) Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups; and (3) Government-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement

Special Provision for Inservice Placement: Successful completion of an agency-sponsored on-the-job training program may be substituted for qualifying experience, provided it included a formal individualized training plan

Such a training program must have been conducted in an operating health care system and included: 1). Assignments providing a knowledge of basic health system administration philosophies, practices, and procedures, and basic government administrative polices and requirements; 2). Practical assignments providing an opportunity to apply health system administration skills and principles (as the individual progresses, work assignments must be characteristic of the grade level to which he or she is assigned); and 3). Oversight by an experienced health system administrator with periodic evaluation of the individual's progress and appropriate adjustment of the training program

GS-09 Qualifications: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization

Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Contributes utilizing data and reporting tools to develop health-planning service line strategies; Participates on project teams in lead or support roles identifying and improving operational processes impacting service lines or components of a health care system; Assists in developing and presenting an innovative project recommending improvements to policies, procedures, and services; Supports managing, leading, and administering project plans which include meeting objectives, assigning resources, giving briefings and presentations as project representative, maintaining quality assurance processes, creating project documentation, and completing after action review reports and follow-up procedures in conduct comprehensive project management; Assists analyzing data trends in budget and fiscal expenditures supporting the preparation and execution of budget and committee meetings for identified components within the whole organization

Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree; or, 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or, LL.B. or J.D., if related

Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.(TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond as listed above

Provide a Statement of Purpose: Explain how you believe the VHA Health Systems Management Trainee Program will assist you in further defining your primary personal and/or professional life goals

Why is now the best time for you to pursue this training? Your explanation should include, but not necessarily be limited to, a description of both your intermediate and longer-term career goals, as well as a current vision of your desired position upon program completion

Please limit your response to no more than 4000 characters (about one page)

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: 1. Analytical Thinking 2. Communication 3. Writing 4. Computer Skills 5. Self-Management

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social)

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience

A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week

Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities

Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment

Physical Requirements: This factor covers the requirements and physical demands placed on the employee by the work assignment. There are no unusual physical demands

Work Environment: This factor considers the risks and discomforts that may be imposed by various physical surroundings or job situations. The work is performed in an office setting

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education

Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment

You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application

If your school was accredited by the U.S. Department of Education at the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the U.S. Department of Education website, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet

Preferred

Preferred candidates will possess a degree from a program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME), the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) or the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)