This position is in the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI, Research and Development (R&D) Service. The position is fully responsible to manage regulatory committees and provide subject matter expertise regarding the underlying regulations in ensuring compliance in research. The position provides high level analytical and procedural support of projects in a comprehensive research setting, providing day-to-day support for the VA Research Program.
Duties include but are not limited to: Independently resolves complex or first-time technical questions from investigators, committee chairs, and external regulatory bodies on human subject protection, animal care, or biosafety policy. Designs, refines, and oversees tracking systems and databases used to manage the research program's full project portfolio, making improvement recommendations to leadership.
Independently designs and implements quality assurance programs for the research committee structure, tailoring strategies to program culture and operational needs. Designs monitoring activities and measurable improvement plans, independently evaluating outcomes and implementing corrective measures without supervisory review.
Designs and delivers training programs for committee chairs, members, and investigators on evolving federal and VA regulatory requirements, representing the facility in external regulatory/accreditation interactions. Leads investigation and analysis of adverse quality trends or serious/continuing non-compliance, determining root cause and directing corrective action across committees.
Applies working knowledge of core regulatory frameworks (21 CFR Parts 11/50/56, 45 CFR Part 46, HIPAA Privacy Rule, applicable VHA Handbooks) to routine protocol review and committee support tasks. Tracks protocol review status from submission through continuing review and amendments, using established databases and systems, flagging delays to the supervisor as needed.
Identifies routine compliance discrepancies in investigator submissions and communicates required corrections, escalating unresolved or disputed issues for guidance. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Ad-Hoc Telework authorized at the discretion of the supervisor. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description (PD) #: 99493-S, 99586-S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure: Not required
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are meeting the Individual Occupational Requirement through 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 $67722 – $97087/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-03.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-17 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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