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. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans? The VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System (VAEKHCS) serves the health care needs of Veterans across 20,000 square miles and 39 counties in eastern Kansas and northwestern Missouri. By employing nearly 2,000 full-time employees, VAEKHCS cares for over 40,000 Veterans each year. VAEKHCS is committed to building an environment that values and supports the communities we serve, and provides access to care for all. At VAEKHCS, Veteran and Employee Whole Health is our goal, and High Reliability is how we get there together. The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence ("I CARE"). As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.["Duties include but are not limited to: Strategic and Capital Planning (40%) Co-leads, with the Associate Director, the EKHCS planning cycle to include environmental scanning, gap analyses, strategy development and prioritization, implementation, and tracking. Leads a multi-disciplinary team through the planning cycle per VHA and VISN guidance, eliciting input for Executive/Senior Leadership and coordinating planning related activities for the Space Committee, Resource Executive Board, Executive Board, and annual SCIP submission. Coordinates the development and effective implementation of the EKHCS Strategic Plan that is aligned with VISN 4, HSA 4.2 goals and priorities. Develops and incorporates space planning priorities (Master Space Plan, Capital Plan, and Facility 5-Year Plan). Strategic Partnerships (15%) Researches, engages, and collaborates with public and private community health care providers and organizations to expand EKHCS' health care delivery network, improve access to care, identity innovative solutions, and leverage all community resources in support of the Veteran population. Coordination and Support of Market Planning (20%) Serves as lead facilitator for the EKHCS Facility Planner; directs the completion of planning tasks and responsibilities and coordinating planning activities to ensure the integration of health system planning priorities into a consolidated service delivery plan. Builds consensus among EKHCS Executive and Senior Leadership market sites through facilitation, negotiation, and influencing in support of a unified market service delivery plan. Develops and manages related tracking mechanisms for EKHCS strategic initiatives and actions. Data Analysis (15%) Performs EKHCS catchment population-based demographic studies involving data collection and analysis, forecasting, and related methodologies, and advises the EKHCS on planning issues associated with program development and expansion initiatives. Special Projects / Staff Support (10%) Performs special projects for the EKHCS Associate Director and the VISN 4, HSA 4.2 Planner involving facility-specific or VISN-wide initiatives (e.g. Congressional Briefings, White Papers, Joint VISN meetings, special focus studies). Projects will often require presentations (formal and informal) including narrative, graphic, and visual mediums. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, hours to be set by supervisor Position Description Title/PD#: Health System Specialist/PD105950 Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination."]