USAJOBS · 1 day ago
Health System Specialist (Trainee)
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$63K/yr - $63K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Health System Specialist (Trainee) to participate in a national training program within the South Texas Veterans Health Care System. The role involves acquiring knowledge and skills necessary for progressively more complex responsibilities while assisting the Medical Center Director in meeting strategic goals.
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
Required
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to be credited towards qualifications
All education claimed by applicants will be verified upon appointment
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Required to sign a Pathways Program Participant Agreement and serve a probationary/trial period
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement: 02/13/2026
The Pathways Recent Graduates Program is open to recent graduates who are legally permitted to work in the U.S
You must have obtained one of the following qualifying degrees, certificate, career, or technical education programs: associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctoral, or technical/vocational degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within the previous two years
Applicants must be a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, a Master's degree in hospital administration, public health administration or other healthcare admin/management from a qualifying degree program recognized by the Department of Education
A Master's in business or public administration may be accepted if at least two (2) healthcare courses are taken before completion of degree
All qualification requirements must be met by 02/13/2026
Must possess a Master or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B or J.D., with courses related to the duties of this position
Transcript(s) must be submitted
You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties: Qualifying specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field
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: Missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems; Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups; and Government-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement
You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties: Qualifying specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field
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: Missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems; Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups; and Government-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to be credited towards qualifications
Provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
All education claimed by applicants will be verified upon appointment
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript to receive credit
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)
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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