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Supervisory Health System Specialist

Department of Defense
Defense Health Agency
Defense Health Agency, Florida Panhandle Market Clinical Operations Network 9

Summary

About the Position: This position supports the Defense Health Network 9 office at Falls Church, VA. The incumbent directs the policy, procedures, and systems for clinical operations, clinical integration, and total Clinical Quality Management within military medical treatment facilities in accordance with the Defense Health Agency's (DHA) priorities.

A Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality Certification is highly desired but not required.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/10/2026 to 02/17/2026
Salary
$143,913 to - $187,093 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Falls Church, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position upto 10%.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
HSJW-26-12880395-DHA
Control number
856722500

Duties

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  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams within the Network to synergize operational strategy for aligned Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs).
  • Determine resource need and/or allocations to uphold medical delivery standards.
  • Implement Clinical Quality Management (CQM) programs to comply with regulatory guidance or agency policies.
  • Ensure patient privacy standards in compliance with legal requirements.
  • Manage organizational changes thorough the Network directed, or major change to the content of the programs directed.
  • Develop policies to implement regulatory changes to the medical facility operations.
  • Ensure program goals and developed plans for the Network independently of or jointly with higher management are implemented.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • One-year supervisory probationary period may be required. A one-year probationary period is required if the selectee has not previously met this requirement.
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 10% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal Service which includes: directing clinical quality program of a medical facility, developing processes to ensure compliance with governing regulations and ensuring compliance with Clinical Quality Management programs such as patient safety, healthcare risk management, credentials and privileging, accreditation and compliance, clinical measures, and clinical quality improvement.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • One year supervisory probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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