Health System Specialist

This position is located within Research and Development (R&D) Service at VA Boston Healthcare System. The position serves as a Health System Specialist providing administrative expertise in research data management, research program analysis, and data security operations.

Supports administrative functions of the R&D Committees. Tracks server access and file management. Assists in preparing materials and data summaries for audits. Coordinates with the Research Compliance Officer, Information Security Officer, and Privacy Officer on data security and privacy matters affecting research studies. Monitor and provide monthly review of research credentialing portal to confirm employees can continue to conduct research. Manages user access requests, menu options, security keys, and file access for research applications. Coordinates new user setup, deactivation, and periodic access reviews (e.g., annual recertification of user access and security keys) for research staff. Communicates and coordinates implementation of software patches, upgrades, and national/local application changes affecting research systems. Ensures research data extracted, stored, and shared complies with applicable Data Use Agreements. Identify and address various data discrepancies and quality issues. Develops and maintains analytic queries, automated reports, and executive dashboards. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: May be available and will be discussed with the hiring office. Telework: Ad-Hoc. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist/PD340890 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized This announcement will close on 10/09/2026. The first 100 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.

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. 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/.