Supervisory Health System Specialist (Business Manager)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 126,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Supervisory Health System Specialist (Business Manager) aligned with the Veterans Health Administration Central Office, SCI/D National Program Office.

The role supports administrative operations, strategic planning, budgeting, and contract oversight to improve healthcare services for veterans. Open to telework and location negotiable after selection, the position emphasizes leadership, program development, and regulatory compliance in a federal

Responsibilities

• Administrative Operations Management: Direct and oversee daily administrative operations, ensuring efficient program execution, regulatory compliance, and alignment with VHA goals.
• Strategic Planning and Program Development: Coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategic plans, operational objectives, administrative policies, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Supervisory Leadership and Performance Management: Provide technical and administrative supervision to professional staff, including assigning work, establishing performance standards, evaluating employee performance, resolving workplace issues, and promoting workforce development.
• Human Resources and Workforce Management: Oversee staffing requirements, recruitment activities, position classification, organizational structure, personnel actions, onboarding, and performance management processes.
• Budget Formulation and Financial Oversight: Manage budget development, justification, execution, and financial reporting; analyze expenditures, monitor funding allocations, and recommend financial strategies.
• Contract Administration and Oversight: Serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative, overseeing contract development, execution, contractor performance, deliverables, and invoice certification.
• Policy Interpretation and Regulatory Compliance: Interpret and apply federal laws, VA directives, administrative regulations, and policies.
• Program Evaluation and Process Improvement: Conduct operational assessments, analyze performance and resource utilization, and implement corrective actions.
• Executive Advisory and Stakeholder Coordination: Advise senior leadership on administrative, personnel, financial, and operational matters with stakeholders.
• Organizational Leadership and Mission Support: Exercise independent judgment to manage priorities and support the SCI/D National Program Office's mission.

Job description

Supervisory Health System Specialist (Business Manager)

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
• Location: Location Negotiable After Selection

This is a Supervisory Health System Specialist (Business Manager) position organizationally aligned with the Veterans Health Administration Central Office (VHACO), AUSH for Clinical Services, SCI/D National Program Office (11SCID) in Washington, D.C.

Key Responsibilities

This is a Temporary Promotion/Detail Not to Exceed 120 days. It may be extended for additional periods with additional approval as determined by agency policy, or may end prior to 120 days, or may be made permanent without further competition.

________________________ Administrative Operations Management: Direct and oversee daily administrative operations, ensuring efficient program execution, regulatory compliance, and alignment with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) organizational goals and priorities.

Strategic Planning and Program Development: Coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategic plans, operational objectives, administrative policies, and performance improvement initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Supervisory Leadership and Performance Management: Provide technical and administrative supervision to professional staff, including assigning work, establishing performance standards, evaluating employee performance, resolving workplace issues, and promoting workforce development.

Human Resources and Workforce Management: Oversee staffing requirements, recruitment activities, position classification, organizational structure, personnel actions, employee onboarding, and performance management processes in coordination with Human Resources.

Budget Formulation and Financial Oversight: Manage budget development, justification, execution, and financial reporting; analyze expenditures, monitor funding allocations, and recommend financial strategies to ensure effective utilization of resources.

Contract Administration and Oversight: Serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), overseeing contract development, execution, contractor performance, deliverables, and invoice certification to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.

Policy Interpretation and Regulatory Compliance: Interpret and apply federal laws, VA/VHA directives, administrative regulations, and organizational policies while providing expert guidance and recommendations to senior leadership.

Program Evaluation and Process Improvement: Conduct comprehensive operational assessments, analyze program performance and resource utilization, identify organizational deficiencies, and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and productivity.

Executive Advisory and Stakeholder Coordination: Advise senior leadership on complex administrative, personnel, financial, and operational matters while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, interdisciplinary committees, and healthcare program officials.

Organizational Leadership and Mission Support: Exercise independent judgment in managing competing priorities, resolving complex operational challenges, coordinating organizational resources, and supporting the SCI/D National Program Office's mission to improve healthcare services for Veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM Telework: This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework.

Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Ad hoc is defined as occasional, non-recurring telework. Virtual: This position may be authorized for Virtual Work. Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA employees that are already subject to the return to in person work mandate in their current position. Virtual Work is defined as working outside of the original hiring duty station at a VA owned or leased space.

Return to Office (RTO) Mandate: RTO mandate is in effect and selectees will be required to report to in person work unless they have an approved exception or an exemption. Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will occur after the selectee's tentative job offer but before the final job offer.

Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Health System Specialist (Business Manager)/PD214160 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at the GS-14 grade level. A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education (e.g. if claiming education to meet the Individual Occupational Requirement). 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 educational accreditation here. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must attach a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. Additional information is available here.

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 $125776 – $163514/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

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