This position is located at the VA Medical Center in Nashville, TN. You will provide technical and interpretive procedural and administrative support and management for the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and reviews all research projects involving human subjects conducted by VA personnel at any institution or by non-VA personnel.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major duties include, but are not limited to: Creates step by step guidelines, local processing instructions, and templates for Principal investigators (PIs) and other key project personnel who submit applications for review by the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Conducts in-depth review and creates reports that summarize the results of his/her administrative review. Provides in-depth scrutiny of complex documentation provided by the research investigators requesting review and approval by the IRB. Assigns primary and secondary reviewers corelating the scientific methodology associated with the research project and the clinical and/or scientific expertise of the committee members insuring the protection of human research participants and to ensure that risk of harm to participants is minimized. Analyzes application packages to determine the appropriate type of review by the board. Conducts IRB electronic file reviews insuring appropriate approval documents have been completed and are included within submission and saved appropriately in the web based database. Creates agenda, prepares all submissions for the IRB meetings, and prepares minutes. Conducts quality assurance reviews as directed. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am until 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

Specialized Experience: At least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-7) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Program Analyst - Research. Specialized experience includes: Experience applying knowledge of policies, procedures and practices as they relate to human subjects research; Analyzing and interpreting government regulations, accreditation standards, agency policies and other guidance documents; Reviewing and assessing compliance of research proposals against regulations, policies and guidelines governing human subjects research; Communicating both verbally and in writing with individuals with diverse backgrounds. NOTE: Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. ~ OR ~ Education: Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this Program Analyst - Research. NOTE: If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript (unofficial or official) with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. ~ OR ~ Combination: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate-level education (beyond the first year) and specialized experience, as described above, which meet the total experience requirements for this grade level. NOTE: If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript (unofficial or official) with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. ~AND~ 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 them are ineligible for further consideration. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: Experience managing and reviewing documents and protocols that are submitted to a Research Institutional Review Boards (IRB) to ensure adherence to federal regulations. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Administration and ManagementApplies Technology to TasksAttention to DetailProcess ControlSelective Placement FactorWriting 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 work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office. May require occasional travel. 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 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: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).

Contacts

• Address Nashville ORD VISN 9 110 9th Avenue S Nashville, TN 37203 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]