These positions are located within the Health Services Research and Development Service (HSR&D) at the VA Medical Center in Washington, DC. The goal of HSR&D is to improve the quality of health care for veterans by examining the organization, delivery, financing, and management of health care services. The HSR&D program is organized into strategic methodological priority areas including data science, implementation science, evaluation and policy analysis, systems science, and engagement science.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Applies knowledge of health services research and researchers to strengthen scientific review process Makes recommendations regarding appropriate assigned of research proposal to the select portfolio based on subject matter expertise Identifies and recruits VA and non-VA scientists to serve on review committees Provides policy guidance to reviewers Manages select HSR&D research portfolio(s) Develops a strategic plan for identifying and addressing needs in the areas including innovative approaches to resolving issues Conceptualizes and develops periodic reports advising on funding priorities, preparation of publishable articles, describing research activities and findings, etc. Serves as primary point of contact for all programmatic and scientific issues related to proposed, planned, ongoing and completed activities in assigned portfolio Monitors and evaluates review process and implementation of programs Initiates and participates in development, conduct, and analysis of projects to evaluate and improve aspects of assigned portfolios such as quality measurement, chronic disease management, chronic pain management, etc. Directs the development of studies in the portfolio area which will advance scientific knowledge and anticipates future directions Reviews literature in subject area to identify gaps in scientific knowledge Oversees documentation and reporting for relevant health services research outside of the VA that complement the portfolio area Oversees maintenance and updating of review program databases and files Serves as HSR&D Eligibility Coordinator - reviewing all requests for eligibility waivers to participate in HSR&D intramural research Utilizes knowledge and skill in research, the peer review process and management Analyzes data and generates reports from divergent data sources using computer software skills Performs all other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the following qualification requirements: EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. All Applicants must provide a transcript at time of application. Any applicant that does not provide the transcript OR does not meet the basic education requirement will not be considered further for this position. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS 13) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes developing policies, procedures, and criteria for administration of a health research program; managing the scientific review process; managing portfolios of research projects (performing research design, data collection and analysis used in health services research); providing program management in a research setting; evaluating research projects; and providing technical advice and guidance to managers and researchers. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Analysis and Problem SolvingCommunicationsProblem SolvingProject ManagementResearch IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Requirements: The role is principally sedentary, involving reading, writing, in-person and telephone communication, computer and standard office equipment use; and some walking and carrying light supplies/work. Some travel outside the Washington, D.C. area (estimated 4 trips per year) is necessary. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application.

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: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).

Contacts

• Address VSHO - Discovery, Education and Affiliate Networks 2402 Wildwood Ave Suite 301 Sherwood, AR 72120 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]