Physician - Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) - Detail
Veterans Health Administration
Posted: February 12, 2026 (8 days ago)
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Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Department of the Interior
Location
Salary
$89,508 - $138,370
per year
Type
Closes
This job is a temporary eight-month assignment for federal employees in Guam or the Northern Mariana Islands, where you'll act as a field representative analyzing policies, monitoring projects, and connecting local governments with the Department of the Interior.
It involves evaluating impacts on island communities, developing strategies for issues, and sharing insights with leaders.
A good fit would be someone with government experience in policy analysis and strong collaboration skills, ideally familiar with local culture though not required.
Detail Opportunity: The Department of the Interior is offering an eight-month detail assignment for current federal employees located in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) or Guam.
Applicants must submit written confirmation of supervisory approval to apply for this opportunity.
Compensation: Your current salary will remain unchanged and will continue to be paid by your home agency. The Department of the Interior will reimburse your agency for these costs.
Experience needed: 1) interpreting regulations to determine impacts on an organization; 2) collecting and organizing data for dissemination to determine alignment with program objectives; and 3) collaborating with government and civic leaders on community priorities.
Note: For this position, familiarity with the Chamorro language and culture is preferred but not required. Major Duties:
This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary (OS), Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs (ASIIA), Office of Insular Affairs (OIA), Field Representative in Guam or Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).
**Relocation or temporary duty (TDY) expenses will not be authorized or reimbursed for the island location of appointment.
The major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Analyze proposed legislation, policies, and regulations to assess potential impacts on Guam, CNMI, and the United States, and provide recommendations for appropriate actions or changes.
Monitor Capital Improvement Projects and grants supported by the Office of Insular Affairs.
Evaluate ongoing policy and program issues and, when necessary, develop long-term strategies and programs to address identified problems.
Serve as a liaison between the governments of Guam or CNMI, civil society, and the Office of Insular Affairs. Collaborate with other OIA representatives for matters related to Guam or CNMI.
Maintain awareness of new developments and trends affecting Guam or CNMI and provide findings and recommendations to leadership.
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