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Program Specialist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 14 days ago
Hybrid Houston, TX $71K – $93K Apply by Sep 9, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Healthcare
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This position serves as a Program Specialist (GS-9) supporting clinical program coordination, data management, and operational activities. The incumbent analyzes, evaluates, and coordinates healthcare delivery processes within the Epilepsy Center of Excellence (ECoE), with responsibility for improving access, efficiency, and quality across inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth services.
What You'll Do
- →Major Duties: Maintains and manages clinical and operational databases used to support epilepsy program activities.
- →Develops and executes database queries to retrieve, validate, and analyze healthcare data.
- →Designs dashboards and reports that monitor program performance, utilization, and operational outcomes.
- →Analyzes healthcare delivery processes and identifies opportunities for improved efficiency and effectiveness.
- →Evaluates program data and develops recommendations to support leadership decision making.
- →Coordinates program activities involving clinical, administrative, and operational stakeholders.
- →Develops, maintains, and updates program procedures, documentation, and operational resources.
- →Prepares written reports and presentations communicating analytical findings and recommendations.
- →Supports program evaluation, quality improvement, and research-related activities through data collection and analysis.
- →Provides guidance regarding program processes, workflow requirements, and operational procedures.
- →Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (Subject to change based on the needs of the Agency) Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist/PD041850 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary, involving extended periods of sitting while performing computer based tasks such as data analysis, reporting, and coordination activities.
- →There may be occasional walking, standing, and carrying of light materials such as documents or equipment.
- →Work Environment: Work is performed in an office and clinical environment with typical safety precautions.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
- ✓A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
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