Assistant Health System Administrator (Assistant Health Services Administrator)

Atlanta, GA · Mid

$78,972 – $102,669

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This role assists the Health System Administrator in overseeing medical and dental services for an incarcerated population within a federal corrections facility. It suits healthcare administrators or managers with experience in health systems who are interested in the correctional healthcare mission and can balance clinical oversight with institutional security responsibilities.

Our summary, not Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

What they ask for

Required

Undergraduate degree in hospital administration, public health administration, business administration, or public administration with healthcare administration coursework, OR progressively responsible healthcare management or supervisory experience
One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level assisting with multi-disciplinary healthcare team management, policy/regulatory compliance, or fiscal management in a healthcare organization
Management ability to delegate, evaluate, and oversee people and programs
Knowledge of healthcare delivery system missions, organizations, programs, and requirements
Knowledge of regulatory and credentialing standards
Knowledge of government administrative systems for budget, personnel, and procurement

Nice to have

Graduate education in hospital or public health administration
Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) or LL.M. if related
Experience with Bureau of Prisons re-entry initiatives
Familiarity with American Correctional Association standards