This position is located within the U.S. Public Health Service at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC), in the Health Information Technology Unit (HITU). This is a non-supervisory position. This position is only open to USPHS officers who are currently IHSC employees. USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position.
COMPETENCIES: Leadership Skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills. Demonstrates exceptional problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility. Cultural competencies related to detention health care and a diverse work environment. Strong mature oral/written communication skills. Integrity, honesty, and strong ethical compass.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as a senior advisor to HITU leadership on strategy and execution related to the acquisition and implementation of priority IT initiatives including the new Electronic Health Record (EHR). Collaborates closely with procurement and acquisition professionals to support pre-award activities, including market research, acquisition planning, and the development of Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs). Advises HITU teams and leadership on acquisition strategies and represents the unit in technical evaluations and source selection discussions. Engages with contract management teams to monitor post-award activities, including vendor performance, issue resolution, compliance with contract terms, and proposed modifications or closeouts. Provides expert analysis and strategic recommendations to teams and HITU leadership to ensure contracts continue to meet operational and programmatic needs. Partners with IHSC financial management and program offices to inform the development, analysis, and execution of multi-million-dollar budgets for IT and/or initiatives with an IT component. Advises and manages complex project plans, identifying key milestones, assessing risks, and ensuring timely implementation of IT solutions critical to mission success. Leads and facilitates coordination among internal and external stakeholders across clinical, operational, IT, legal, and acquisition domains to ensure integrated planning and seamless execution. Prepares and presents comprehensive briefings, white papers, and reports to senior leadership, synthesizing complex technical, operational, or policy issues into actionable guidance. Supports strategic planning, policy formulation, and process improvement efforts aimed at enhancing IHSC's information technology infrastructure and service delivery. Performs organizational assessments to ensure relevant, timely, and efficient operations. Leads policy development, long-term planning, and organizational improvement initiatives. Performs other duties as assigned in support of HITU's mission.