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This position is located within the U.S. Public Health Service at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC), in the Health Information Technology Unit (HITU). This is a non-supervisory position.
This position is only open to USPHS officers who are currently IHSC employees.
USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position.
06/04/2025 to 06/11/2025
$1 - $150,000 per year
Please note that the salary is dependent on the officer's rank, years in service, and location of duty station.
CC 6
1 vacancy in the following location:
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No
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
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IHSC-HITU-SMA-O6-NS-2025
838050400
Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer who works at IHSC. USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position. Civilians are not eligible for this position.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership Skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills.
Demonstrates exceptional problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility.
Cultural competencies related to detention health care and a diverse work environment.
Strong mature oral/written communication skills.
Integrity, honesty, and strong ethical compass.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
This position is located within the U.S. Public Health Service at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC), in the Health Information Technology Unit (HITU).The incumbent serves as a senior-level Management Analyst providing high-level analytical, strategic, and technical support to the Unit Chief and Deputy Chief of HITU. This role is pivotal in advancing IHSC's health information technology modernization efforts, specifically supporting the planning, procurement, implementation, and lifecycle management of a complex IT initiatives including, but not limited to, the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system and other high-priority IT projects critical to IHSC's mission.
The position demands advanced proficiency in federal acquisition, clinical and IT project management, budget and financial oversight, organizational improvement, and stakeholder engagement. The incumbent contributes to complex operational and administrative activities that span the development, deployment, and sustainment phases of major health IT initiatives.
HITU is a multidisciplinary organization responsible for managing IHSC's information management and technology portfolio. HITU consists of two primary sections-Information Management and Technology Management, overseeing six program offices: Health Application Services, Records Management, Data Analytics, Portfolio Management, Solutions Development, and Asset Management. HITU staff are distributed across IHSC headquarters, field offices, and detention facilities.
IHSC operates a multi-sector, multidisciplinary workforce of over 1,600 personnel, including U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps officers, federal civil servants, and contract support staff. IHSC delivers on-site direct patient care at 18 dedicated facilities and oversees off-site medical services for detainees housed in approximately 128 non-IHSC detention centers. IHSC supports a detainee population of approximately 28,000 individuals daily and over 270,000 annually, while also providing medical assistance during ICE enforcement operations across land, air, and maritime domains.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
The incumbent reports to the Deputy Chief of the Health Information Technology Unit.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. You may be selected for an interview at the hiring authority's discretion. You will be notified of selection or non-selection.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position.A complete application includes:
U. S. Public Health Service Officers
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
To apply for this position, you must submit the required documentation outlined under the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section below.
The complete initial Application must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/11/2025.
PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. Also, if you do not provide a valid email address, you may not be notified of the outcome of your application.
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Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. If you need further assistance, contact the Human Resources Office representative listed on this announcement at least one day prior to the closing date for further instructions.
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