This position is located within the Denver Center of Innovation (COIN) at the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System in Denver, CO. The Supervisory Health Science Specialist - Director of Operations - Research Engagement serves as the evaluation and engagement research subject matter expert and program management officer to the COIN Director.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** The major duties include but are not limited to: Oversees and provides administration of qualitative data analysis research and for overall program evaluation which is central to all future-based research grant-funding proposals and business prospects; Executes thorough understanding of management plans, statements of work, and business case reports; Assists with long-term and short- term strategic goals for the research program, staff development, funding avenues, and collaborative initiatives with affiliated medical and educational institutions; Draws on expertise in Veteran engagement in research and Quality Improvement to plan and implement national resources for engaging patients and caregivers as partners in VA research in a consistent manner; Oversees the implementation of the new policies, procedures, and program initiatives of research and quality improvement programs; Approves budget estimates, fiscal and program operating plans, budget requests, analyses, and justifications; Prepares briefings for senior VA officials, local and national elected officials, affiliated organizations, and others as appropriate; Conducts measurements and assessments for all research-based grant-funded projects and evaluates progress on completion of intermediate deliverables and deadlines; Oversees the quality and administration of health sciences research programs; Directs all functions of operational data analysis research and quality improvement by planning, analyzing, evaluating, directing, and/or coordinating the management of such activities throughout the service-line; Serves as the primary unit expert resource for study design, methodology and analysis, and provides expert review of research findings and outcomes; Evaluates program effectiveness, implements process improvements, and guides regulatory compliance of grant-funded research projects; Updates research operations documentation, data systems, and standard operating procedures, Performs the full range of supervisory responsibilities to include but not limited to oversees the daily research operations of research staff; provides ongoing guidance and mentorship; directs management timelines; establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, observes worker's performance, and conducts regular work performance evaluations; resolves informal complaints and grievances; provides direction and counsel; approves time and attendance; recommends appointments, promotions, reassignments; identifies and provides for training needs, etc.; and, Performs all other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. 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.

Requirements

Qualifications

This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability, or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: "Demonstrated work experience in health services research for human subject research patients." ~AND~ To qualify for this position, you must meet the following Basic Education Requirement for the 0601 series: Basic Education Requirement: You must have successfully completed a Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree, with a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences, or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the Supervisory Health Science Specialist - Director of Operations - Research Engagement position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. ~AND~ In addition to the Selective Placement Factor and Basic Education Requirement above, to qualify for this position at the GS-14 level, you must meet the following: Experience: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Supervisory Health Science Specialist - Director of Operations - Research Engagement, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is demonstrated lead or supervisory experience such as directing the work of subordinates, managing performance, reviewing training needs, etc.; developing and directing the administrative and operational activities of a healthcare research program to include the budget/fiscal, grant funding, human resources functions; performing complex analytical studies and interpretation of results; overseeing new methods, approaches, or procedures in the coordination of research projects or clinical studies; exercising interpersonal and team building skills with all levels of the organization. NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates, AND hours worked per week. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: PLANNING AND EVALUATING RESEARCH BUDGET ADMINISTRATION PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT 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: Supervision and oversight involve highly technical, professional, administrative, or comparable work and often involve urgency, controversy, or other demands due to research, policy, or health care implications. The position can be stressful at times as it involves working independently in making decisions on behalf of senior leadership and who may be required to travel to various meetings, conferences, and other research site locations with little notice. 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 (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application for the Basic Education Requirement. Education cannot be credited without documentation.

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 Denver ORD VISN 19 155 Van Gordon St Lakewood, CO 80228 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]