The Supervisory Research Health Science Specialist, Deputy Associate Chief of Staff (D-ACOS) for Research is a senior leadership position within the Research Service at the Atlanta VA Health Care System (AVAHCS), a tertiary Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facility with a complex and diverse research program.
The Deputy Associate Chief of Staff (D-ACOS) for Research is a senior leadership position within the Research Service at the Atlanta VA Health Care System (AVAHCS), a tertiary Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facility with a complex and diverse research program. This individual serves as the principal deputy to the ACOS for Research, ensuring the efficient operation and regulatory compliance of the Research Service Line.
The incumbent is responsible for initiating policies, procedures, and organizational structures necessary to achieve the stipulated goals. The individual is responsible for planning, developing, and directing the complex administrative activities necessary to advance the program.
The incumbent has leadership responsibility for all administrative and budgetary operations of the Research Service and for the supervision and evaluation of Service personnel through subordinate supervisors.
The individual is responsible for compliance with both VISN and VACO mandated research policies, including those issued by the Office of Research & Development (ORD) and the Office of Research Oversight (ORO), and for supervising activities to ensure ongoing accreditation for the human research program as well as the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AALAC) program. Research functions at AVACHS are extensive and unique.
The Research Service assists with a variety of tasks for 100+ principal investigators with research projects funded by the VA, National Institutes of Health (NIH), non-profit foundations, industry sponsors, private companies and organizations. These programs cover a wide range of biomedical disciplines, ranging from basic bench science to multi-center clinical trials.
The VA-funded programs for AVAHCS encompass all the funded programs designated by VA Central Office (VACO): Basic Institutional Support, High Priority VA Research Programs, Multi-center Cooperative Studies, Career Development, and Research Career Scientists. The Deputy ACOS provides leadership and strategic planning across biomedical, clinical, rehabilitation, health services, and laboratory research programs.
The position requires expert knowledge of research regulations, grant administration, and program development in an academic healthcare environment. The Deputy ACOS supports the ACOS in overseeing all aspects of the medical center's research enterprise and assumes full responsibility in their absence. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm Telework: Adhoc as described by the agency policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Research Health Science Specialist (Deputy Associate Chief of Staff)/PD115450 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
There is no educational substitution at this grade level. 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/.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $156451 – $197200/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-27.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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