This position is in the Office of Research and Development service at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center and is responsible to mange regulatory comittees and provide subject matter expertise regarding the underlying regualtions in support of project within the VA ORD service.
Major duties include but are not limited to: Conducts pre-review of research submissions involving human subjects, animal subjects, laboratory science, and human research protection requirements prior to review by the applicable research oversight committee. Provides cross-coverage support to Research Administration staff using knowledge of applicable research administrative functions and procedures.
Oversees the protocol review process to ensure research projects receive appropriate regulatory, information security, privacy, and committee review in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. Processes VA research merit review applications in accordance with established submission requirements, procedures, and deadlines.
Educates investigators, research coordinators, committee members, and other research staff on applicable research regulatory policies and procedures. 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 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
or 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Telework: This position may be authorized for Ad hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health Systems Specialist/PD99493S and PD99586S
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 $61722 – $97087/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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