Deputy Director Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization

Summary

About the Position: You will serve as the Deputy Director, Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization within the Defense Health Agency (DHA) in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Health Affairs (OASW(HA)), Office of the Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness (OUSW(P&R)). This is not a virtual/remote position. You must live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the identified duty location (Falls Church, VA).

Duties

• Oversee and manage joint electronic health record (EHR) implementation activities and support a diverse staff comprised of Department of War (DoW) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) government employees and contractors.
• Oversee the programs necessary to achieve a longitudinal health record and maintain interoperability between community care partners, the VA, DoW, and any other participating federal agencies.
• Manage the approved joint technical, programmatic, and functional requirements of the Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Program and execute decisions as appropriate in alignment with FEHRM Program Office objectives.
• Manage the approved joint functions necessary for the deployment, implementation, and sustainment of the seamless EHR, working closely with required acquisition assets as needed to satisfy requirements.
• Manage each Department’s health information exchange to securely and reliably exchange health data with commercial partners.
• May perform programmatic, functional, and technical duties of the Director with equal authority as needed.
• Provide oversight of cost, schedule, and performance, and ensure timely reporting for all matters pertaining to DoW and VA acquisition activities.
• Perform acquisition management duties of the Director with equal authority and ensure contractor performance is satisfactorily accomplished on schedule and at, or below, cost.
• Direct the development of approaches and documentation for resource requests and budget justifications within the FEHRM Program Office purview for federal budget resources.
• Lead program review boards at VA, DoW, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congressional Committee levels as required to defend resource requirements and expenditure plans.
• Make joint EHR budget decisions for allocation of the DoW and VA budget; review and approve joint EHR obligations, expenditures, and reprogramming requests based on a full program assessment that is aligned to the FEHRM Program Office’s success.
• Assess revised expenditure plans/actions to ensure sound execution of allocated funds in accordance with governing statues, policies, and allocation limitations.
• Direct allocation of work among internal resources, field activities/labs, and private industry.
• Present to various internal stakeholder audiences, including Congress and Executive Branch, as required. Serve as a technical and FEHRM executive authority in various stakeholder meetings.
• Actively participate in planning and executive decisions as appropriate in alignment with FEHRM Program Office objectives.
• Formulate, oversee, deconflict, and/or enforce EHR-related DoW and VA policies as applicable and foster an organization climate that sustains excellence and results and will be evaluated accordingly.
• Promote inter-agency agreement, enterprise-wide EHR capabilities while ensuring FEHRM’s approved vision, mission, and objective are fully realized.

Qualifications

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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. 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 - Your resume must be no more than 2-pages using no less than 10-point font with no less than 0.5 inch margins all round to describe your qualifications. If you submit a resume that exceeds the 2-page limit and/or does not meet the margin or font limitation stated herein, you will be immediately deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. 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. Do NOT submit a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the ECQs or the TQs. TECHINICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy technical qualifications. TQ 1: Demonstrated experience providing strategic leadership and executive oversight for the design, enterprise-wide deployment, sustainment, and interoperability of Electronic Health Record systems and complex healthcare technologies, including leading large-scale multi-functional organizations and forging strategic partnerships with commercial and federal entities. TQ 2: Demonstrated executive-level experience establishing and enforcing policy, governance, and compliance frameworks to safeguard Protected Health Information and Personally Identifiable Information and Personally Identifiable Information in alignment with federal regulations, Department of War, and Department of Veterans Affairs sensitive data requirements. 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 the 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. Sub-Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government: Demonstrates understanding and appreciation of the American system of government, including the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, separation of powers, federalism, and the historical development of the American Nation. Commitment to the Rule of Law: Upholds the principles of the American Founding, including equality under the law and democratic self-government. Ensures the law is applied fairly and consistently. Civic-Mindedness: Stays up-to-date on important developments in American government and aligns organizational objectives and practices with presidential and public interests. Demonstrates a 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. Sub-Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility: Strategically manages, allocates and monitors financial resources. Aligns priorities and initiatives to justify budget proposals. Monitors expenditures, cuts unnecessary costs, and uses cost-benefit analysis to set priorities. Managing Resources: Manages resources efficiently and effectively based on current and projected organizational goals, skills, budget considerations, and staffing needs. Leveraging Technology: Explores emerging technology and potential applications. Incorporates technology to enhance efficiency and achieve results. Ensures access to and security of technology systems. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. Sub-Competencies: Technical Skill: Possesses the requisite technical knowledge and subject matter expertise to consistently produce timely, high-quality work. Is considered a strong contributor in his or her domain. Problem Solving: Engages in critical and data-driven thinking when diagnosing root causes and evaluating options. Identifies and promptly addresses the most pressing, high-priority problems. Agility and Resilience: Anticipates and adapts to change, new ideas, new information, and new conditions. Is committed to continuous improvement. Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's 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. Sub-Competencies: Accountability: Ensures that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, trained, and retained. Takes swift action to address performance- or conduct-based deficiencies in employees supervised. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Developing Others: Recognizes and rewards outstanding achievement in others. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods. Cultivates a dynamic environment in which employees are not afraid to make mistakes. Executive Judgement: Makes well-reasoned, timely, and effective decisions and considers short- and long-term implications. Communicates effectively with stakeholders across all organizational levels, sharing and guarding information where appropriate. 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. Sub-Competencies: Operational Mindset: Effectively translates strategies into actionable steps and processes. Partners effectively with stakeholders to drive adoption and addresses blockers to ensure successful implementation. Innovation: Applies creativity to improving products and processes, challenges convention, takes measured risks, and considers ways to simplify and remove unnecessary requirements. Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization by evaluating conditions, resources, capabilities, constraints, and organizational goals and values. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/29/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13045535). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.