Program Specialist

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. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : 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 QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/23/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-7 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-5. For a GS-9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-7. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement

Salaire : $50,460 – $80,243/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) consists of two inpatient campuses located at Little Rock and North Little Rock, Arkansas. Little Rock is the capital city of Arkansas, located in the central part of the state. Little Rock has earned a reputation among history buffs, foodies and art lovers as an exciting place to live. Residents can spend their weekend exploring the historic Arkansas State Capitol, wandering through the Arkansas Art Center or enjoying, the beautiful Ozark Mountains.