Health System Specialist

U.S. Army; Texas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army is seeking a senior technical authority to advise on Disability Evaluation System (DES), MEB processing, reserve medical retention, and VA transition. You will influence policy, oversee compliance, and provide executive-level briefings to support mission operations.

The role includes directing PEBLO training, managing disability tracking systems, and ensuring program quality. Expect 25% travel and a designation as Mission Essential to sustain critical operations.

Qualifications

• Suitability/background investigation may be required.
• Mission Essential designation; security and emergency reporting when needed.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel of 25%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical authority and consultant to PAD, OTSG, and MEDCOM on DES, MEB processing, Reserve Component medical retention, and VA transition.
• Establish Healthcare Administration Policies.
• Represent the Army in Inter-Service and Veterans Affairs Joint Working Groups.
• Adjudicate complex or precedent-setting case issues.
• Execute Staff Assistance Visits (SAVs) and Compliance Inspections.
• Deliver executive briefings and decision support.
• Direct PEBLO training and certification programs.
• Administer eMEB and APDES disability tracking systems.
• Perform program evaluation and quality assurance.

Job description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position:

Serve as senior technical authority and consultant to Patient Administration Division, OTSG, and MEDCOM on all operational and regulatory aspects of the Disability Evaluation System, MEB processing, Reserve Component medical retention, and VA transition.

Duties

• Serve as the senior technical authority and consultant to the Patient Administration Division (PAD), OTSG, and MEDCOM .
• Establish Healthcare Administration Policies.
• Represent the Army in Inter-Service and Veterans Affaris Joint Working Groups.
• Adjudicate complex or precedent-setting case issues.
• Execute Staff Assistance Visits (SAVs) and Compliance Inspections.
• Deliver executive briefings and decision support.
• Direct PEBLO training and certification programs.
• Administer Specialty Disability Tracking Systems, including the Electronic Medical Evaluation Board (eMEB) and Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (APDES).
• Perform program evaluation and quality assurance.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.