Administrative Officer

This position is located in the Veterans Health Administration, Office of Research and Development The primary purpose of this position is to manage clinical trials, career development, and workforce development programs. The incumbent will report to the Investigators Scientific Review Management (ISRM) Director of Operations, facilitating effective management of programs and development of policy and guidance.

Major Duties: Leads the Investigator Workforce Development & Clinical Trials team providing broad support for career development and research career scientist programs and clinical trials. Implement processes for collecting, tracking, and reporting data on research and workforce development activities. Oversee the development implementation of policies and directives to ensure regulatory compliance of research activities. Analyzes proposal/application status reports and statistical data Prepare reports on research activities and outcomes Represents ISRM at meetings, conferences, and events to promote research programs Participates in the development of proposal review and project management policies to ensure adherence to gold standard scientific principles. Provided consultation and guidance to field investigators on methods and regulatory requirements. Provides consultation to Program Directors when they are making decisions on the initiation or continuation of clinical trials and career development projects. Work Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8:00am to 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Authorized Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. 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. Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD005560 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authoroized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period 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 probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.