Supervisory Health System Specialist

The position serves as the Director of the Partnered Research Program (PRP), a large-scale research effort, reporting to the Deputy Chief Research and Development Officer (DCRADO) - Enterprise Optimization (EO). Enterprise Optimization contributes to the VA Research Enterprise mission of improving Veterans' lives through the facilitation of multi-site/team-based research involving VA and external partners. This vacancy may be filled in Washington, DC or a VA location to be determined.

Major duties include but are not limited to the following: Develops and drives long-range plans, goals, and objectives in support of ORD's Enterprise Optimization effort and managing and overseeing all operational and policy functions of the Program and their ability to meet those goals. Establishes and maintains standard operating procedures and a quality management system that serve as a foundational element to organizational policies and procedures. Responsible for all staffing activities for the unit, including position description maintenance, organizational alignment, interview candidates for positions in the unit; recommend appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions. Oversee the implementation of the strategic plan, working with unit staff, VA/VHA stakeholders and external organizations to identify strategic opportunities for growth and advancing VA research enterprise goals in order to increase research opportunities for Veterans' seeking care within VHA. Establishes and implements a systems approach for integrating the activities and resources of both intra-agency and industry stakeholders in the development of a robust clinical research program aimed at increasing Veterans' access to clinical trials within the VHA Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. 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#: Supervisory Health System Specialist/PD929030 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. This position requires the application, assessment, and questionnaire to be fully completed. The assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the 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. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.