Employee will be assigned to Research Service, VA Medical Center, White River Junction, VT, serving as an institutional contact person for human research protection.
***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-11. At the GS-9 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-11.
Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds. Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Coordinates the general administration, planning, and oversight of management of the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP).
Ensures implementation and maintains records of the comprehensive facility's education program offering training on compliance for the research community, principal investigators/researchers, clinical research coordinators, and other staff. Serves as point of contact for internal and external research integrity inquiries or complaints pertaining to human subjects research. Prepares policies for complex programs pertinent to human subject research protections.
Provides technical expertise to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) administrative staff and members. Drafts correspondence to researchers to provide expert advice on policy matters, process issues, and procedural problems. Coordinates development of policies, procedures and criteria for administration of the organization's human subjects research program.
Assists investigators and research staff in preparation of intricate reports and in the implementation of procedures within individual specific projects. Conducts the screening, advisory, and approval processes for the organization's human subjects research program, and coordinates the evaluation review for approved projects. Monitors project process for content and procedural conformance within approved proposals.
Coordinates establishment of program goals and objectives and identifies results indicative of successful program accomplishments. Conducts program assessments and prepares reports necessary for program continuity and reporting. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am until 4:30pm. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Telework: This position may be authorized for Ad-hoc telework.
Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $69905 – $109959/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-28.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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