Program Analyst – Research

Specialized Experience: At least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-7) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Program Analyst – Research. Specialized experience includes: Experience applying knowledge of policies, procedures and practices as they relate to human subjects research; Analyzing and interpreting government regulations, accreditation standards, agency policies and other guidance documents; Reviewing and assessing compliance of research proposals against regulations, policies and guidelines governing human subjects research; Communicating both verbally and in writing with individuals with diverse backgrounds. NOTE: Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. ~ OR ~ Education: Successful completion of a master’s or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this Program Analyst – Research. NOTE: If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript (unofficial or official) with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. ~ OR ~ Combination: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate-level education (beyond the first year) and specialized experience, as described above, which meet the total experience requirements for this grade level. NOTE: If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript (unofficial or official) with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. ~AND~ This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to – and essential for – satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet them are ineligible for further consideration. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: Experience managing and reviewing documents and protocols that are submitted to a Research Institutional Review Boards (IRB) to ensure adherence to federal regulations. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Administration and Management Applies Technology to Tasks Attention to Detail Process Control Selective Placement Factor Writing IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office. May require occasional travel. 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/.
This position is located at the VA Medical Center in Nashville, TN. You will provide technical and interpretive procedural and administrative support and management for the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and reviews all research projects involving human subjects conducted by VA personnel at any institution or by non-VA personnel.