Summary

This position is in the , a small elite group of senior government leaders who possess a diverse portfolio of experience and the strong skills required to lead across organizations. This position is located in the , Bureau of Health Workforce in Rockville, Maryland.

Duties

The Associate Administrator for the Bureau of Health Workforce (BHW) is responsible for strategic planning, policy development, and implementation of programs designed to strengthen the health workforce and ensure skilled healthcare providers are connected to underserved communities. With a budget of approximately $2 billion and a workforce of around 500 full-time employees, the Associate Administrator oversees a range of programs that enhance health professional training and offer scholarships and loan repayment for students and clinicians in exchange for service in high need communities.

Duties:

• Provides executive leadership and direction for the development, implementation and evaluation of health workforce programs and related program policies.
• Engages with academic institutions, professional societies, licensing boards, communities, patients, faculty, health professions students, and others to gather input on health workforce issues and program implementation. Oversees five advisory committees authorized by statute to provide recommendations on a range of workforce issues.
• Plans and directs studies, special programs, and projects to promote national health workforce programs to increase primary care delivery in areas of the nation with the greatest need.
• Directs the Bureau's health workforce data collection and analysis efforts.
• Provides policy guidance on the formulation of BHW budget requests and justifications, and supports the HRSA Administrator with the presentation of budget and program information to the Department, OMB and Congress.
• Effectively leads Bureau staff and relationships with other Agency staff, including information technology, budget, grants and contracts management, and other operational functions.
• Provides executive direction in setting and achieving the Bureau's long-term operational goals and objectives.
• Directs the development of new legislative proposals or proposing modifications to existing legislation. Represents HRSA's workforce equities with the Office of the Secretary, OMB and other government agencies, state, and national organizations and through membership on interagency committees and task forces.
• As a member of the Administrator's Leadership Team, participates in the formulation and execution of overall HRSA work plans and program objectives. Represents HRSA at speaking engagements, presenting the Bureau's programs to professional and public groups, state and local agencies, and national organizations.
• Works with officials in health workforce programs, both within and outside the government, to evaluate program effectiveness and identify emerging research opportunities in health workforce education, recruitment, and utilization.
• Participates in meetings and conferences with top Agency and Departmental leaders, senior program managers and subject matter experts, Federal and state agencies constituent groups and others to discuss and promote policies, plans, and programs.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• Position is subject to background investigation and may be required to successfully completed a probationary period

Qualifications

The are required for entry to the Senior Executive Service; to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your five page resume that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualification(s), listed below.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):

ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs):

This position also requires that you possess MTQs that represent knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. The following must be evident in your resume.

• Demonstrated experience leading and managing large and functionally diverse organizations that support health care delivery and the health care workforce, including fostering team commitment, collaboration, and innovation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of issues relating to the training and licensing of health care providers, accreditation of educational and training providers, and innovation in care coordination and delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to lead major changes in a health care education, training or delivery program and experience establishing new programs, management practices or methods of operation that includes analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of line program operations in meeting established goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated experience in explaining, advocating, and expressing facts and ideas on health care delivery or health care workforce topics in a convincing manner to individuals and groups internally and externally, as well as, developing an expansive professional network with other organizations to identify the internal and external factors that impact the work of the organization.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing policies and programs relating to health care delivery and staffing having a national impact.

Your resume should emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions relating to the qualifications described above. Please ensure that your resume does not exceed 5 pages. Example:

Please DO NOT submit separate statements addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) as they will not be considered.

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 11/29/2024

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We use a multi-step process to evaluate and refer applicants:

1. Minimum requirements: Your application must show that you meet all requirements, including the education and/or experience required for this position. You may be found 'not qualified' if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position. If your application is incomplete, we may rate you as ineligible.
2. Rating: A panel of Senior Executives will review your application and evaluate your qualification for this position based on the information in your application. Your application will be rated, based on the extent and quality of your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of this position. Interviews will be at the discretion of the panel and/or selection official.
3. Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application will be referred to a selection official for consideration and possible interview.

Required Documents

Please submit the following documents to be considered for the position:

• Resume that contains the job announcement number, your full name, contact information, and does not exceed the five (5) page limit.

If you are current or former Federal civil service employee, you must also submit a copy of a Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50); previously, Federal employees must also submit:

• SF-50 showing your current or former civil service status; and
• If you are an SES Candidate Development Program Candidate and your ECQs have been approved by OPM, please provide Proof of OPM Qualifications Review Board certification.

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