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Deputy Executive Director Medical Center (DETAIL)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration
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Summary
VHA is home to the United States largest integrated health care system, consisting of 150 medical centers,-1,400Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, Community Living Centers, Vet Centers and Domiciliaries. Together, these health care facilities and the more than 53,000 independent licensed health care practitioners who work within them, provide comprehensive care to more than 8.3 million Veterans each year.
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Summary
VHA is home to the United States largest integrated health care system, consisting of 150 medical centers,-1,400Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, Community Living Centers, Vet Centers and Domiciliaries. Together, these health care facilities and the more than 53,000 independent licensed health care practitioners who work within them, provide comprehensive care to more than 8.3 million Veterans each year.
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Dallas, TX
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $151,661 - $228,000 per year Pay scale & grade
ES 00
Promotion potential 00
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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Detail
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Senior Executive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Other Position sensitivity and risk High Risk (HR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number VA-SES-26-D13047231-LB Control number 882186900
This job is open to
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Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Senior executives
Individuals looking for an executive-level job and who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Clarification from the agency
Announcement open to current VA employees interested in a detail opportunity. Detail NTE 120 days and may be extended in 120 day increments not to exceed one year.
Duties
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Duties and responsibilities:
The detailee will perform the following duties and responsibilities, including, but not limited to:
Provides executive-level leadership in collaboration with the Executive Director Medical Center (EDMC) in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, evaluating, and improving clinical, administrative, and support operations across the medical center.
Makes and supports key management decisions that directly and substantially affect the healthcare organization and its programs, including decisions concerning nature, scope, quality, and delivery of patient care services and activities.
Determines program goals and objectives and develops short- and long-range plans consistent with Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) strategic priorities, while evaluating performance and implementing necessary adjustments to improve patient care and organizational effectiveness.
Develops and administers medical center policies, programs, and operating procedures in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational requirements, and ensures appropriate compliance throughout the facility.
Provides executive oversight of fiscal, human capital, and organizational resources, including development of financial plans, allocations, and effective utilization of resources, position management, organizational improvement, and accountability for budgetary and operational performance.
Provides leadership and direction on workforce and organizational management matters, including evaluating management performance, advising and counseling leaders, participating in the selection and advancement of key personnel, addressing employee and labor-relations matters, and ensuring issues affecting the medical centers patient care mission are effectively resolved.
Desired experience and expertise:
Knowledge of VA and VHA programs, policies, and organizational structure.
Knowledge of mission, organization, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems, and the ability to manage and direct a large health care facility.
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.
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; religious; 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.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.
TQ1: Knowledge of mission, organization, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems, and the ability to manage and direct a large health care facility.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.
There are five ECQs:
ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstratedknowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organizations vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.
Additional information
Veteran Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.: https://www.opm.gov/faqs/QA.aspx?fid=fcd37029-d607-4fec-a8d6-faecbdb08eef&pid=6d668276-0086-49e3-aa1e-bccfb2bcb379.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Narrative responses are not required at this time. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experiences. If you are referred for consideration you may be asked to submit additional information (e.g. supervisory approval, SF-50, performance appraisal, etc.), and or contacted for an interview.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents
Required Documents
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A Resume which demonstrates your experience, accomplishments, training, education and awards reflecting your ability to meet each of the MANDATORY technical and executive core qualification requirement(s) for this position. Elaborate on your experience and accomplishments, highlighting your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, work objectives met (the results of your efforts), policy initiatives and level of contacts. Ensure your resume does not exceed two (2) pages. Information beyond the two page resume will not be evaluated. DO NOT submit the application form OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment in lieu of a resume.
All material must be received by the closing date 08/31/2026 of this announcement to be considered.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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"We strongly encourage you to apply online. Please read all instructions before you begin. Your complete application must be received by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date, 08/31/2026 in order for you to be considered. Please read all instructions before you begin.
To begin click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ and click on "Application Status". Click on the position title and select Apply Online to continue.
Agency contact information
LaTasha Blyther
Email LATASHA.BLYTHER@VA.GOV Address Veterans Health Administration - 1007
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20420
US
Next steps
The Corporate Senior Executive Management Office (CSEMO) will review all applications to determine if applicants meet the technical qualifications of this position and the SES ECQs outlined in the Resume. Those who meet the qualifications will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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A Resume which demonstrates your experience, accomplishments, training, education and awards reflecting your ability to meet each of the MANDATORY technical and executive core qualification requirement(s) for this position. Elaborate on your experience and accomplishments, highlighting your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, work objectives met (the results of your efforts), policy initiatives and level of contacts. Ensure your resume does not exceed two (2) pages. Information beyond the two page resume will not be evaluated. DO NOT submit the application form OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment in lieu of a resume.
All material must be received by the closing date 08/31/2026 of this announcement to be considered.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Help
"We strongly encourage you to apply online. Please read all instructions before you begin. Your complete application must be received by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date, 08/31/2026 in order for you to be considered. Please read all instructions before you begin.
To begin click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ and click on "Application Status". Click on the position title and select Apply Online to continue.
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Agency contact information
LaTasha Blyther
Email LATASHA.BLYTHER@VA.GOV Address Veterans Health Administration - 1007
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20420
US
Next steps
The Corporate Senior Executive Management Office (CSEMO) will review all applications to determine if applicants meet the technical qualifications of this position and the SES ECQs outlined in the Resume. Those who meet the qualifications will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Expand Hide next steps
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Veterans Health Administration
The Department of Veterans Affairs mission is "to fulfill President Lincolns promise to care for those who have served in our nations military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors." The Deputy Medical Center Director positions are located in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
A "detail" is the temporary assignment of an SES member to another position (within or outside of the SES) or the temporary assignment of a non-SES employee to an SES position, with the expectation that the employee will return to his/her regular position at the end of the period. For purposes of pay and benefits, the employee continues to be the incumbent of the position from which he or she is detailed.
Initial details and extensions within a department or agency must be made in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3341 and 5 CFR 317.903(b)(1), which authorize details in increments of no more than 120 days at a time.
Agency contact information
LaTasha Blyther
Email LATASHA.BLYTHER@VA.GOV Address Veterans Health Administration - 1007
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20420
US
Summary
VHA is home to the United States largest integrated health care system, consisting of 150 medical centers,-1,400Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, Community Living Centers, Vet Centers and Domiciliaries. Together, these health care facilities and the more than 53,000 independent licensed health care practitioners who work within them, provide comprehensive care to more than 8.3 million Veterans each year.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Dallas, TX
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $151,661 - $228,000 per year Pay scale & grade
ES 00
Promotion potential 00
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Detail
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Senior Executive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Other Position sensitivity and risk High Risk (HR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number VA-SES-26-D13047231-LB Control number 882186900
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