Job Summary

The Health Science Specialist (HSS) will oversee operations and day-to-day activities and project management for the VETWISE-LHS Center of Innovation at the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS), in the Research and Development(R&D) Department in Nashville, TN. The Health Science Specialist (HSS) will serve as a research program manager and provide the link between veterans and highly innovative projects.

Job Description

To qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements: BASIC REQUIREMENT: Bachelor's degree (or higher-level degree) from an accredited college or university in a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of a Health Science Specialist. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. (Copies of transcripts are required at the time of application) In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, you must meet the following: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal Service, that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties as a Health Science Specialist. Qualifying specialized experience includes: managing the initiation process for all new Research Studies by providing overall administrative management; interpreting administrative policies, developing local policies and defining administrative requirements; researching, compiling and preparing reports, correspondence, or other information; overseeing the submission of just-in-time documentation for grant applications; overseeing the recruitment and enrollment of study subjects including paperwork for participant remuneration; planning, developing, executing, monitoring, and forecasting organizational budgets; tracking progress of studies, identifying study issues, and developing action plans for resolution of issues. Note: Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hour worked per week. 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/. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary with walking, standing, and handling and carrying items such as paper and books. Manual dexterity is required for operating office equipment. Typing and computer operation may involve long periods of hand and wrist movement.