Program Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock, AR, seeks a Program Specialist to support Whole Health and Wellness operations.

The position emphasizes administrative and program coordination across clinical and financial areas. Responsibilities include reporting, budgeting support, HR tasks, and process improvements to enhance health care delivery for veterans, with a Monday–Friday schedule (7:30am–4:00pm) and no

Qualifications

• Transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing qualifications on education.
• Education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
• Foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript to receive credit.

Responsibilities

• Processes all clinical proficiencies for a variety of disciplines within CAVHS.
• Generates reports for Whole Health and Wellness department and others as required.
• Coordinates and analyzes internal reviews to ensure compliance with VISN and Central Office directives.
• Liaises between Whole Health and Wellness and services across CAVHS to expand Whole Health to veteran care.
• Assists in budgeting, HR, and personnel processes for the department.
• Maintains organizational charts and prepares yearly performance award documents.

Education

Transcript required

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position serves the Patient Care Services, Whole Health and Wellness department of the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock, AR and assist the Whole Health and Wellness System Manager/Director in fulfilling the administrative missions of the department.

Key Responsibilities

Duties of the Program Specialist include, but are not limited to: Processes all clinical proficiencies for a variety of disciplines at Central Arkansas Veterans Health System (CAVHS) Generates reports for Whole Health and Wellness department and others as required Coordinates and analyzes internal review activities of the department to ensure that both clinical and administrative functions are in compliance with VISN and Central Office directives and standards Serves as a liaison between Whole Health and Wellness and all services across CAVHS with an emphasis in Primary Care (CBOCs), Mental Health, and Specialty Care teams to ensure the expansion of Whole Health and Wellness to all aspects of Veteran care Coordinates studies and special projects to implement health care delivery programs and improve the efficiency of health care operations throughout the Whole Health and Wellness Product Line Assists in preparing internal instructions, operating policies, protocols, and other Whole Health and Wellness Product Line procedural guidelines Knowledge of financial management principles to formulate budget estimates of programs and activities and write appropriate justifications Assists with the Human Resource management for Whole Health and Wellness, performing the full range of human resources requirements, including recruitment, compensation, promotions, awards, benefits, position classification, performance management, leave administration, training, disciplinary actions, and labor relations Maintains and updates the departments organizational chart and personnel distribution list Assists in the preparation of yearly performance award documents including superior award documents and physician performance pay Will be primary purchase card holder for all Whole Health and Wellness departments Fund Control Points as well as assisting with Patient Care Services purchasing when needed Assist in the preparation of budgeting and financial management for the department Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met.

Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm (Subject to change based on the needs of the service) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist/PD047710 and PD047700 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

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 $50460 – $80243/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.