Health System Specialist (Credentialing and Privileging Analyst)

The C&P Analyst is aligned to and supervised by the C&P Manager. The incumbent applies analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for assessing the effectiveness efficiency and compliance of key program processes and makes recommendations to leadership for improving policies processes and procedures. Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Implementing maintenance and updating of Focused Professional Practice Evaluations (FPP E) and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE) monitoring systems in support of all divisions of the VAMC.
• Working collaboratively with VAMC leadership healthcare providers the C&P administrative specialists and other administrative teams in managing the FPPE and the OPPE for the C&P Program.
• Analyzing clinical evaluation plans to assure that they meet standards and are thorough and appropriate to measure and document the clinical competence of the Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP).
• Gathering analyzing documenting and tracking program data from beginning to end ensuring program compliance.
• Lead consultant for the VAMC Report Card data related to the C&P Program.
• Identifying issues and recommends corrective actions to supervisor VAMC leaders or administrative support personnel as appropriate.
• Ensuring initiation completion and compliance of FPPE and OPPE clinical evaluations to include providing guidance and assistance in accordance with all requirements and standards.
• Reviewing and completing quarterly reports required by VA Central Office.
• Managing special projects for new program initiatives and requirements and for process improvements and changes.
• Providing technical guidance and supports program leadership by conducting and analyzing healthcare provider industry studies.
• Performs other duties within the C&P program as assigned.

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
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist (Credentialing and Privileging Analyst)/PD99877A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

• 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 ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers 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 during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public 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 period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Disclosure: This position is currently included in an OPM classification consistency review which may result in an adjustment to the grade level.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

The Occupational Series 0671 includes an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR). Candidates may not hold a position in this series without meeting one of the IOR requirements established by OPM:

• Undergraduate or graduate education in a major field of study hospital administration public health administration or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration. OR
• Specialized experience in Missions organizations programs and requirements of health care delivery systems; Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups; and Government-wide agency and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget personnel and procurement. OR
• Successful completion of an agency-sponsored on-the-job training program it included a formal individualized training plan. Such a training program must have been conducted in an operating health care system and included: Assignments providing a knowledge of basic health system administration philosophies practices and procedures and basic government administrative policies and requirements; Practical assignments providing an opportunity to apply health system administration skills and principles (as the individual progresses work assignments must be characteristic of the grade level to which he or she is assigned); and oversight by an experienced health system administrator with periodic evaluation of the individuals progress and appropriate adjustment of the training program.

In addition you must also meet the specialized and/or experience as described below:GS-7:

• Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-5 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to: collecting relevant data and making informed decisions developing short- and long-term goals necessary to accomplish the mission of a designated program Receiving and reviewing correspondence and communications Upon identification of a problem researching reference materials regulations and standards to identify appropriate action necessary to correct the problem utilizing databases and spreadsheets to track monitor and verify information. NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title duties month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. OR
• Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed one (1) full year of graduate education. Education at the graduate level must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR
• Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and successfully completed education beyond a bachelors degree to meet the total requirements. The education portion must include graduate courses that demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do to the work of this position (i.e. hospital administration public health administration or related fields such as course work in health care administration). This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. NOTE: If using education combined with specialized experience to qualify a copy of your transcript is required. OR
• Superior Academic Achievement (SAA): To qualify based on SAA you must have successfully completed all the requirements for a bachelors degree in a curriculum that is qualifying (i.e. hospital administration public health administration or related fields such as course work in health care administration) for the position to be filled and meet one of the following: Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college university or major subdivision; A grade-point average of B (a GPA of 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last two years of undergraduate study; A grade point average of B (a GPA of 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all courses in your major field of study or those courses in your major completed in the last two years of undergraduate study; and Membership in a national honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. For a list of recognized honor societies please visit Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-7 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to: ensuring compliance with VHA policies directives and memos assisting in goals necessary to accomplish the mission of the C&P Program providing guidance and instruction to hospital staff in completing the required documentation receiving and reviewing VetPro reports detecting problem areas requiring further investigation advising and consulting on credentialing and clinical privileging for the organization. OR
• Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a masters degree or equivalent degree or successfully completed two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.B or J.D. if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. OR
• Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience as described above and successfully completed graduate level education beyond the first year to meet the total requirements. The education portion must include graduate courses that demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.

Preferred Experience: Credentialing experience.

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Reading Comprehension Self-Management Stress Tolerance and Teamwork

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.

Physical Requirements: This work is mostly sedentary. Occasionally light physical effort may be required such as that involved with walking stair climbing and carrying of light office items.

For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at

Required Experience:

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