Health Science Specialist - Medical Research

Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located in Medical Research Service, health services and clinical research at the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System in Greater Los Angeles, CA.

• ***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** The mission of this position is to develop and test innovative care models and health systems interventions which markedly improve the effectiveness and value of health care, while advancing scientific methods for accelerating multi-level adoption, implementation, spread and sustainability of practiced-based evidence. Duties will include, but may not be limited to the following: Provides operational, leadership and coordination for the implementation of research and quality improvement projects, according to the principals set forth by the principal investigators, research and other affiliates/stakeholders. Handles project questions and problems; manages timelines and deliverables for successful completion of the project, writes research policies, guidelines and procedures, and other documents. Monitors the activities of research sites to maximize achievement of scientific aims of projects, including issues of accuracy data and accrual of project participants. Serves as the key liaison for communication among the various elements and centers of the projects and through this mechanism, optimize and troubleshoot efforts to achieve study goals. Facilitates compliance with all regulatory and administrative requirements. Works closely with principal investigators and the project sites to develop and implement procedures for data collection and management, to identify Information Technology (IT) needs to coordinate scientific management. Works with IT for data access, management and storage requirements. Identifies problems and negotiates corrective action concerning programmatic issues. Serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for the timely executive of all study-related contracts. Manage contracts for logistics, services and personnel. Coordinates the acquisition of and approves requests supplies, equipment, and services. Oversees equipment inventories; prepares purchase orders for supplies and non-expendable property (e.g., personal computers, hardware/software) and other specialized equipment for research services. Exercises authorizations for obligation and expenditure of funds. Assists with the budgeting and financial management of research fiscal resources including appropriations, grants and contracts and gift accounts. Maintains budget control records and assure funds are used in accordance with the operating budget; ensures funds are allocated and spent timely according to operating plan. Ensures expenditures are properly authorized and documented; monitors balance and status of projects and recommends/provides justification for reprogramming of funds as needed and initiating necessary action. Supervises/Leads research and support staff; plans work to personnel, sets priorities, prepares schedules for timely completion of work. Evaluates work performance; effects minor disciplinary measures; provides advise, counsel or instructions to improve employee coordination, communications and quality of work. Identifies and arranges for personnel development and training needs. Perform other duties, as necessary. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. NOTE: This is a TERM appointment (not-to-exceed 4 years). Term appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments of limited duration (more than 1 year but not more than 4). Term employees are eligible to earn leave and generally have the same benefits as permanent employees including health and life insurance, within-grade increases and Federal Employees Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan coverage. Term appointments may be extended without further competition (up to the 4 year maximum). The appointment to a Term position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

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