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Health System Specialist - Graduate Healthcare Administrative Training Program (GHATP) Trainee
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 8 days ago
Hybrid Houston, TX $71K – $112K Apply by Jun 24, 2026 Health System Specialist ENTJESTJINTJISTJ Healthcare
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This position serves as a GHATP Trainee functioning as a Health System Specialist in the Office of the Director of the Medical Facility and is responsible for managing projects and assisting in the coordination of daily office activities. The position is responsible for all program matters under the direction of the Medical Center Director that is delegated to them. Click here for more information about the Department of Veterans Affairs's Recent Graduate Program.
What You'll Do
- →This position involves a multi-grade career ladder.
- →The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-11.
- →At the GS-09 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence.
- →You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-11.
- →Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds.
- →The position serves as a Health System Specialist (GHATP Trainee) within a one year formalized national training program (June to June).
- →The GHATP training program is designed so that the position acquires the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary to assume progressively more complex responsibilities and assist the Office of the Medical Center Director in successfully meeting its mission and strategic goals.
- →The position will develop an individual development plan (IDP) and receive recurring progress reviews by the supervisor.
- →Duties include but may not be limited to the following: Utilizes data and reporting tools to develop health-planning strategies impacting the operations of medical centers, network offices, and/or VHACO program offices.
- →Analyzes data trends in budget and fiscal operations supporting the preparation and execution of budget and committee meetings.
- →Researches laws, regulations, and policies related to budget and fiscal management displaying knowledge of VA health care system operations.
- →Participates on project teams in lead or support roles identifying and improving operational processes impacting services of the VA health care system.
- →Displays knowledge of VA priorities and mission statements to recommend improvements to policy and procedures related to budget and administrative operations.
- →Observes, analyzes, and reports under professional service direction the areas of discipline, rewards and recognition, reassignment, staff adjustments and realignments, labor/management relationships, affirmative employment, and alternative dispute resolutions and grievances to understand processes for conducting projects and studies.
Requirements
- ✓Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education to be credited towards qualifications.
- ✓Provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education.
- ✓All education claimed by applicants will be verified upon appointment.
- ✓If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript to receive credit.
- ✓Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
- ✓Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
- ✓You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
- ✓Part-Time Employment: Full-time employment is considered to be at least 35 hours per week.
- ✓Part-time experience will be credited on a pro-rated basis; when including part-time employment in your resume you must specify the average hours worked per week.
- ✓Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required.
- ✓Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office.
- ✓Accordingly, I understand I may be assigned to another VA facility after successful completion of the training period which will be made in the Department's interest; and that, while my preferences will be considered when administratively feasible, I will be expected to accept assignment at any VA facility in the continental United States where my services are needed.
Benefits
- ★VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies.
- ★This position may be authorized for telework.
- ★Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Personality Fit
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