Are you ready to shape the future of care for our Nation's Veterans while serving as the Executive Director for the National Infectious Disease Services? The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the Executive Director, providing national leadership for programs, policies, and initiatives across VHA. Join us in advancing high-quality, accessible, and innovative eye care for Veterans nationwide.
Summary
Are you ready to shape the future of care for our Nation's Veterans while serving as the Executive Director for the National Infectious Disease Services? The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the Executive Director, providing national leadership for programs, policies, and initiatives across VHA. Join us in advancing high-quality, accessible, and innovative eye care for Veterans nationwide.
This is not a virtual position.
4-Year 7306 appointment with potential for re-appointment (not guaranteed)
NOTE: The applicant's education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Compensation Panel in determining the salary of the applicant selected (Physician only). Exceptions to the salary cap must be approved.
Please carefully review the three Technical Qualifications (TQ) listed in the Qualifications section. Applicants must meet these TQs in addition to the position's minimum qualifications.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized
The National Senior Director (NSD), Quality and Patient Safety Policy (QPSP) serves as the principal advisor to Veterans Health Administration (VHA) leadership on national quality and patient safety policy, and reports directly to ED, Integrated Care and Delivery under the Deputy Under Secretary for Health (DUSH). The incumbent is responsible for formulating, promulgating, and governing enterprise policies, standards, and oversight frameworks that enable safe, effective, reliable, and high-quality care for Veterans across VHA. The ED, QPSP leads the development of VHA's quality and patient safety policy architecture, ensures alignment with statutory and regulatory requirements, and provides authoritative guidance and governance to program offices, Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs), Health Service Areas (HSAs), and Health Care Systems (HCS) for consistent execution by operations leadership.
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
4-Year 7306 appointment with potential for re-appointment (not guaranteed)
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). 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.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/30/2026.
Basic Requirements: Physician
a. Citizenship. Be a Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S. S 474(a)).
b. Proficiency in spoken and written English
c. Education - Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are:
Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted, or
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.
For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. [If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets (or met) ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate graduated.
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. ยง 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
d. Licensure and Registration. Physicians must possess a current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a state, territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. The physician must maintain current registration in the state of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure.
e. Residency Training. Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs must be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are:
Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), OR
Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), OR
Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences. NOTE: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs.
B. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQ):
1. Demonstrated executive-level expertise in High-Reliability Organization principles, healthcare delivery systems, continuous improvement, and advancing enterprise-wide quality and patient-safety initiatives.
2. Proven ability to develop and implement national and enterprise-level policies, strategic plans, and program-management frameworks that promote safe practices across VHA programs and systems.
3. Advanced knowledge of health informatics, research and evaluation methods, statistical analysis, data analytics, quality improvement, and education principles, with the ability to translate performance and data into executive reports and evidence-based decisions.
Education
PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
Additional information
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans' Preference does not apply to Senior Executive Equivalent positions.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Step 1: Resume addressing all of the ECQs (not exceed 5 pages): MANDATORY.
Step 2. Structured interviews will tentatively be conducted, TBD.
Step 3. Approval by the Selecting Official (may include additional screening such as background and reference checks).
Step 4: OPM Qualifications Review Board, if Applicable.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Long-form resume/Curriculum vitae (CV)
A complete Application Package includes the following:
1. Completed Online Questionnaire
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
3. Proof of current certification, licensure or registration
4. If currently a federal employee, include a copy of your latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action outlining your current pay plan, series, and grade. (If you have held a higher graded position in the past, please include a SF-50 to verify the level served.)
5. Non-Federal Employees must submit recent pay documentation
Additional documents may include the following:
License, Long-form resume/Curriculum vitae (CV), Misc Documents, Performance Appraisal, Professional Certification, SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action, and Transcript
Recommended Documents:
1. Copy of most recent performance appraisal or rating.
NOTE: If tentatively selected you may be required to provide additional documents including official college transcript(s) (if not currently appointed as a Veterans Health Administration Physician).
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/30/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13097940.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
Veterans Health Administration - 1007
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20420
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Long-form resume/Curriculum vitae (CV)
A complete Application Package includes the following:
1. Completed Online Questionnaire
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
3. Proof of current certification, licensure or registration
4. If currently a federal employee, include a copy of your latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action outlining your current pay plan, series, and grade. (If you have held a higher graded position in the past, please include a SF-50 to verify the level served.)
5. Non-Federal Employees must submit recent pay documentation
Additional documents may include the following:
License, Long-form resume/Curriculum vitae (CV), Misc Documents, Performance Appraisal, Professional Certification, SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action, and Transcript
Recommended Documents:
1. Copy of most recent performance appraisal or rating.
NOTE: If tentatively selected you may be required to provide additional documents including official college transcript(s) (if not currently appointed as a Veterans Health Administration Physician).
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/30/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13097940.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
Veterans Health Administration - 1007
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20420
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
