About the opportunity
The Indian Health Service seeks a Supervisory Health System Specialist to direct and oversee administrative and management programs supporting healthcare operations in Nashville, Tennessee. Responsibilities include managing financial operations, contracting, human resources, and information technology, as well as advising senior leadership, developing operational plans, and supervising staff. This executive-level role ensures compliance with applicable federal and regulatory requirements to support regional health service units.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive annual salary ranging from $147,945 to $192,331
- Comprehensive federal employee health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Annual and sick leave accrual based on federal service years
- Potential authorization of recruitment or relocation incentives, subject to a service agreement
- Eligibility for federal student loan repayment programs through IHS, NHSC, or HRSA, subject to funding availability
Who can apply?
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must meet basic education requirements, including undergraduate and graduate coursework in hospital administration, public health administration, business, or public administration with healthcare management coursework
- Must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-15 level, demonstrating executive-level leadership, healthcare operations management, policy evaluation, and administrative supervision
- Must register with the Selective Service if born after December 31, 1959
- Must successfully complete a federal background investigation, financial suitability review, and E-Verify employment verification
Required documents
- A complete resume, ensuring key experience is detailed within the first two pages
- Transcripts (official or unofficial) or a list of completed courses with titles, credit hours, and grades
- Form BIA-4432 (Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only), if claiming Indian preference
- DD-214 Form (Member 4 copy) and SF-15 application with supporting documents, if claiming veterans' preference
- Most recent SF-50 or Career SF-50 for current or former federal employees
When to apply
- Position posted on October 23, 2026
- Application deadline is November 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
How to apply
- Review the job announcement and required documents on USAJOBS
- Sign in or create an account via Login.gov
- Upload your resume, transcripts, and any applicable preference documentation
- Complete the online eligibility questionnaire and essay questions
- Submit your application and ensure a confirmation message is received before the closing date
Additional information
- A REAL ID-compliant driver's license or state ID is required
- A one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required upon selection
- A confidential financial disclosure form is required
- Optional short essay responses regarding constitutional commitment, government efficiency, executive direction, and work ethic may be requested during the application process
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Extensive executive-level healthcare administration and leadership background within complex organizations
- Demonstrated expertise in directing administrative functions such as financial management, HR, and IT infrastructure
- Familiarity with federal regulations, healthcare compliance, and managing multi-facility health service operations
What should you think carefully about?
- Requires relocation to Nashville, Tennessee, unless already based in the area
- Subject to strict federal background investigations, financial suitability reviews, and a supervisory probationary period
- Strict application deadline of November 23, 2026, with evaluation focused heavily on the first two pages of the resume
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role fits experienced healthcare executives and public administrators seeking a high-level leadership position within federal healthcare delivery systems. It provides an opportunity to shape regional health policy, direct administrative operations, and contribute to Native American healthcare services while enjoying comprehensive federal benefits.
Our take
Experienced healthcare administration leaders with strong backgrounds in public sector operations, compliance, and staff supervision should apply. Applicants must ensure all supporting documentation, including transcripts and preference forms, are accurately submitted before the November 23, 2026 deadline.
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