Executive Director Optometry

Veterans Health Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 145,000 - 295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation expenses: Authorized

AVO: Not Authorized

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking an Executive Director for Optometry to lead national programs, policies, and initiatives for eye care across the VHA. The role shapes accessibility, quality, and innovation in optometry services for Veterans nationwide.

The ED collaborates with Ophthalmology and the Vision Center of Excellence, steering long-term goals and ensuring coordination with VA missions and Health Services leadership.

Qualifications

• Education must be accredited by a DOE-recognized institution.
• Experience leading national healthcare programs and policy initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate across VA divisions and with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide national leadership for optometry programs, policies, and initiatives across VHA.
• Develop short- and long-term goals and plans aligned with VA missions.
• Collaborate with Ophthalmology and the Vision Center of Excellence to coordinate eye care.
• Work with Network and Medical Center Directors to ensure accessible, high-quality care.

Skills

Leadership

Policy development

Strategic planning

Health care administration

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
• Location: District of Columbia, District of Columbia

Are you ready to shape the future of Optometry care for our Nation's Veterans? The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the Executive Director for Optometry, providing national leadership for programs, policies, and initiatives across VHA. Join us in advancing high-quality, accessible, and innovative eye care for Veterans nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

This is not a virtual position. 4-Year 7306 appointment with potential for re-appointment (not guaranteed) This is a Pay Table 4 Tier 2 position. Salary range is $145,000 to $295,000. NOTE: Exceptions to the salary cap must be approved.

Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week Relocation Incentives: May Be Authorized Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Relocation Expenses: Authorized The Executive Director (ED), Optometry serves as senior and principal advisor to the Chief Officer, Specialty Care Services, Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Clinical Services, Deputy Under Secretary for Health (DUSH), and Under Secretary for Health (USH), on all policies and procedures pertaining to delivery of services, assessment of services, and outcome analysis relating to optometry programs and initiatives.

The ED, Optometry, collaborates with the Executive Director for Ophthalmology to form VA's Eye Care Services and with DOD to ensure a consistent approach to delivering eye care services to veterans, with services provided through the Vision Center of Excellence.

Additionally, the incumbent collaborates with Network and Medical Center Directors to ensure that top-quality optometry healthcare delivery services are made available, immediately accessible, and efficiently provided to eligible veterans as clinically indicated. The ED, Optometry develops short- and long-term goals, objectives, priorities, and plans for the programs, consistent with VA's and VHA's missions, strategies, and goals.

Requirements & 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.

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 $145000 – $295000/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.