Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:04/20/2026. RECENT GRADUATE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, a Master's degree in hospital administration (MHA), public health administration (MPH), Health Services Administration (MHSA) or other healthcare admin/management from a qualifying degree program recognized by the Department of Education. A Master's in business (MBA) or public administration (MPA) may be accepted if at least two (2) healthcare courses are taken before completion of degree. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. (Transcripts must be submitted) Veterans (as defined in 5 U.S.C. 2108) who, due to military service obligation, were precluded from applying to the Recent Graduates program during any portion of the 2-year eligibility period described above have a full 2-year period of eligibility upon their release or discharge from active duty; however, this eligibility period cannot extend beyond 6 years from the date of completion of the requirements of an academic course of study. Preferred candidates will possess a degree from a program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME), the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) or the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. ~AND~ Provide a Statement of Purpose: Applicants must provide a written statement explaining how you believe the VHA Health Systems Management Trainee Program will assist you in further defining your primary personal and/or professional life goals. Why is now the best time for you to pursue this training? Your explanation should include, but not necessarily be limited to, a description of both your intermediate and longer-term career goals, as well as a current vision of your desired position upon program completion. Please limit your response to no more than 4000 characters (about one page). Physical Requirements: Work is primarily sedentary, although slight physical effort may be required.