Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Regional Technical Specialist)

This position serves as VA's Laboratory Management Index Program (LMIP) Program Manager, providing national expertise in laboratory testing, regulatory compliance, workload reporting, and data systems. Develops LMIP policies and procedures, advises VA leadership, oversees workload data integrity and reporting, analyzes trends and technology, and supports national cost, staffing, and resource standards.

This announcement will close on 10/14/2026. The first 50 applications received will receive first consideration. Applications that are submitted after the initial cut-off number has been reached will not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management. Major Duties include but are not limited to: Serves as the national Laboratory Management Index Program (LMIP) Program Manager, providing program leadership, technical expertise, and oversight for laboratory workload management, coding, and reporting activities across VA. Maintains and manages national LMIP database tables, laboratory test codes, and related reference data, ensuring updates are accurate, timely, and aligned with national coding and terminology standards. Develops, implements, and maintains national policies, procedures, guidance, and reference materials for laboratory workload capture, coding, data integrity, productivity reporting, and program operations. Provides authoritative technical consultation and troubleshooting assistance to VA laboratories on LMIP coding and reporting, workload capture, pathology productivity, laboratory information systems, and related operational issues. Analyzes laboratory workload, coding, productivity, and program data to identify discrepancies, trends, and performance issues and develops recommendations and corrective actions to improve program effectiveness. Coordinates national laboratory coding and workload activities with VA laboratories, Managerial Cost Accounting (MCA), program offices, and external reporting entities to promote standardized, accurate, and compliant data collection and reporting. Serves as a subject-matter expert on laboratory workload capture, coding, data integrity, quality, accreditation, and management analysis, participating in national studies, program evaluations, and development of standards and procedures. Advises program leadership on emerging issues, policy concerns, operational risks, staffing, and resource requirements, developing action plans and recommendations to support national laboratory program objectives and mission requirements. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 08:00-04:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Ad hoc is defined as occasional, non-recurring telework. Virtual: This position may be authorized for Virtual Work. Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA employees that are already subject to the return to in person work mandate in their current position. Definition of Virtual Work: Employee works outside of original hiring duty station at a VA owned or leased space. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in-person work unless they are approved for an exception or an exemption. Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a tentative job offer, but before a final job offer. Functional Statement #: 73572-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.