Health System Administrator (Health Services Administrator)

About the opportunity

The Bureau of Prisons is seeking a Health System Administrator (Health Services Administrator) for a federal correctional facility in Bryan, Texas. The incumbent manages and directs the administrative activities of health care professionals responsible for medical, dental, and allied health services, ensuring the delivery of quality care to the inmate population. Key responsibilities include operating as a cost center manager to prepare estimates and administer an annual budget, managing a medical supply procurement system, supervising subordinate administrative and clinical staff, and ensuring compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) and Joint Commission standards. The position also involves implementing agency re-entry initiatives and maintaining institutional security as a primary correctional responsibility.

Salary and benefits

• Salary range of $74,678 to $97,087 per annum
• Representative rate of $82,148.00 per annum ($39.36 per hour)

Who can apply?

• U.S. citizenship is required
• Basic Education Requirement: Undergraduate and graduate education with major study in hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with coursework in health care administration; OR specialized experience in healthcare administration, clinical management, or supervisory experience; OR successful completion of an agency-sponsored on-the-job training program
• Advanced Requirements: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education, an LL.M. if related, or at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade
• Maximum entry age of 36 for original appointment to a Bureau of Prisons institution in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307

Required documents

• Resume (limited to 2 pages) including name, contact information, relevant experience with start/end dates in MM/YYYY format, and number of hours worked per week
• SF-50 Form for current or former Federal employees showing competitive service appointment, tenure group, and salary, if applicable
• Proof of CTAP eligibility, if applicable
• College transcript including School Name, Student Name, Degree, and Date Awarded
• Copy of latest yearly performance appraisal/evaluation
• Professional Certification or License, if applicable

When to apply

• Date posted: September 6, 2026
• Application closing date: September 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)

How to apply

• Register and create a profile on the USAJOBS website at www.USAJOBS.gov
• Follow the prompts to answer the online assessment questions
• Upload all required supporting documents including your 2-page resume, transcripts, and SF-50 forms if applicable
• Submit your complete application packet through USAJOBS by the September 15, 2026 deadline

Additional information

• Initial appointment to a supervisory or managerial position requires a one-year probationary period
• The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet agency needs
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, background investigation, NCIC checks, and credit checks
• Successful completion of the three-week 'Introduction to Correctional Techniques' training course at Glynco, Georgia is required