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Summary This position is located in the Office of Research and Development (ORD), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VA Central Office under the Health Services Research and Development (HSR&D) Service within the Quality Enhancement Research Initiative (QUERI). This vacancy may be filled in Washington, DC or a VA location to be determined. Responsibilities This job announcement will remain open for 9 calendar days. The initial application review cut-off for this job announcement is 100 applications. The first 100 applications received will be considered first. Applications received after the initial cut-off number (100 applications) may not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management. This is a bargaining unit position. The overall mission of QUERI is to improve Veteran health by supporting the more rapid implementation of effective clinical practices into routine care. The QUERI Strategic Plan aims to accomplish three major goals in support of its mission: (1) Rapidly translate research findings and evidence-based treatments into clinical practice; (2) Increase impact of VA research findings through bi-directional partnership, rigorous evaluation, and communication; and (3) Make VA a national leader in promoting a learning healthcare organization through innovative implementation science. The incumbent reports to the Director, QUERI, for both scientific and administrative activities related to the position. Duties include, but are not limited to: Initiating the review process and recruiting and assigning reviewers for Quality Enhancement Research Initiative (QUERI) field program. Managing the review process using eRA Commons and scientific review panels. Monitoring and completing regular reporting requirements including Office of Research and Development (ORD) documentation requirements. Coordinating, analyzing, documenting, and providing oversight to assigned special projects. Conducting detailed analyses of organizational functions and processes using various analytical tools to measure and evaluate data. Interpreting results from studies and developing statistical and narrative reports and graphs. Analyzing data from a wide variety of sources using state-of-the-art analytic techniques. Managing QUERI performance management. Assessing data and determining the most effective and efficient method and approach to met management needs and/or requirements. Writing and editing technical and guidance documents based on research and analyses, including solicitations. Applying business process re-engineering concepts and methods to identify opportunities for improvements. Evaluating and monitoring progress on completion of intermediate deliverables and deadlines. Monitoring QUERI program, evidence synthesis program centers, and partnered evaluation progress and performance, identifying gaps, updating policies and procedures, and producing concise and accurate summaries of meetings. Developing and maintaining database of QUERI field programs, partnered evaluations and other project reviewers organized by Designated Research Expertise (DRE), Designated Research area (DRA), and areas of interest in accordance with HSR&D/ORD policies. Reviewing and making recommendations for nominations of steering committee members of QUERI field programs and partnered initiatives. Serving as an advisor to the QUERI Director on a wide range of topics including strategic planning, QUERI program operations, performance measures and productivity, and organizational improvements. Ensuring responsible fiscal stewardship through regular monitoring of the program, partnered initiative, and project budgets. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Available (applicant is required on site 50% of work schedule per pay period) Remote: This is not a remote position. Virtual: The employee may work at a VA facility or other VA-leased space other than the facility that is hiring the employee and is authorized for telework up to 50%. Position Description/PD#: Health Science Specialist/PD021120 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/03/2025. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS 12. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. All applicants MUST meet the following Individual Occupational Requirement and Specialized Experience in order to receive further consideration of their application. Individual Occupational Requirement You may qualify based on the required education as described below: Education You must possess a bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) (https://www.opm.gov/leaving/index.aspx?link=http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/) at the time the degree was obtained. AND Specialized Experience You may qualify based on your experience as described below: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS 12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include: 1) Experience with the peer review process and scientific project management as it relates to medical research 2) Analyzing research data and generating related reports; 3) Conducting complex qualitative and quantitative analytical studies related to research; 4) Knowledge of evaluation and scientific design, data collection, and analysis methods used in health services and implementation research; 5) Developing policies and procedures for administration of a research program; 6) Writing, editing and communicating complex scientific and policy analysis concepts. 7) Experience in performance management Note: Evidence of specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held on your resume. You must provide work experience information such as hours per week, salary, and starting/ending dates of employment (month and year format) to establish you have one (1) full year of Specialized Experience at or comparable to the required grade level. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Administration and Management Information Assurance Project Management Requirements Analysis Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary with occasional walking, standing, and handling and carrying of items such as paper and books, and data input. Travel may be required . For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education There is no educational substitution at the GS-13 grade level. However, the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0601 series requires that a transcript must be submitted with your application in order to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements. If you do not submit a transcript, you will be automatically disqualified from consideration. 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/. Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.