Health Systems Specialist

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs The incumbent serves as a Health Systems Specialist - Health Professions Education (HPE) Specialist. This position supports the Designated Education Officer (DEO) and HPE management for establishing, maintaining, and evaluating the quality of HPE programs and the quality of care delivered by health professions trainees (HPTs) at the VA medical facility. Key Responsibilities The purpose of this position is to conduct and evaluate a wide range of program management and administrative duties to fulfill requirements related to VHA's academic mission and OAA's strategic plans. Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Responsible for the technical work required for HPE programs including affiliation agreements, trainee qualifications and credentials letter (TQCVL), program letters of agreement (PLAs), direct HPT/affiliate staff customer service, and the on- and off boarding processes of HPTs. Review and validate HPT applications, qualifications, and appointment against OAA criteria before starting clinical rotations and performing patient care. Inform management with authoritative analyses, policy guidance and opinions regarding HPT appointment and on- and off-boarding processes as it relates to HPE programs. Enhance the efficiency of processes and HPT training experience as it effects the reputation of VA and its ability to maintain and expand the clinical workforce of VA and the nation through recruitment and retention of highly qualified HPTs. Responsible for enacting process changes with OAA, affiliate staff, facility leadership, clinical and administrative service lines by implementing SOPs, developing and administering training programs, and advising on HPE regulations. Provide complex coordination across clinical and administrative service lines at both facility and Veterans Services Integrated Network (VISN) levels. Synthesize and maintain data from diverse data systems and sources to cross check, validate and present relevant information and reports. Performs other related duties as assigned. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health Systems Specialist/PD99460S and PD99460 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Requirements & Education Note: 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: 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: Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $71957 – $93549/yr. What security clearance is required? This position requires a Other security clearance. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-11-06. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path. Related Searches Health Systems Specialist, Health Systems Specialist jobs, Health Systems Specialist careers, apply Health Systems Specialist, Health Systems Specialist in Long Beach, Health Systems Specialist jobs Long Beach, Health Systems Specialist in California, Health Systems Specialist jobs California, jobs in Long Beach, careers in Long Beach, jobs in California, federal jobs in California, government jobs California, jobs in Long Beach, careers in Long Beach, jobs in California, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Health Administration jobs, Veterans Health Administration careers, Veterans Health Administration Long Beach, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs jobs, Health System Specialist, Health System Specialist jobs, USAJOBS Health System Specialist, fed transition jobs, Other clearance jobs Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-01 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov #J-18808-Ljbffr