About the Position: This position supports the mission of the Defense Health Agency Healthcare Operations, Joint Trauma System Division, and is located in San Antonio, TX. This is not a remote position. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Salary negotiation may be available for those highly qualified candidates who are new to Federal service.

Duties

Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Human Subject Research Protection and consultant for Human Subjects Research, Animal Research, and Clinical Investigation for all research (intramural/extramural) conducted for Joint Trauma System (JTS). Perform Program Management, developing, implementing and maintaining organization’s DoD Assurance Program and Plan for the Protection of Human Subjects. Assist in overseeing all JTS compliance programs and execute Institutional Review Boards (IRB’s) compliance responsibilities. Manage the day-to-day operations and oversight of the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) for the portfolio assigned. As a recognized expert in the field of human subject protection, represent the institution and its' human subjects' protection program at DoD and national conferences. Ensure compliance of programs with applicable sponsor, local, state and federal regulations for human subjects’ research, animal use research, recombinant DNA, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Coordinate scientific review of proposals and protocols and conduct site monitoring visits to the Military Treatment Facilities.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Occasionally the incumbent maybe required to work additional hours or overtime in order to meet important deadlines or prepare for significant audits.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Human Protections Program Administrator: Degree: Bachelor's or graduate (or higher level) degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) managing the day-to-day operations and oversight of a Human Subject Research Protection Program; (2) coordinating the review of proposals and protocols through Institutional Review Boards; and (3) providing consultation for Human Subject Research, Animal Research, and Clinical Investigation for all research conducted for the agency. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address KF-DHA-DDAAFC DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY HQ DO NOT MAIL Falls Church, VA 22042 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk