Supervisory Health Science Specialist

Veterans Health Administration • Tampa, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The position serves as the Director of the Project Management and Research Support (PMRS) Core in VA Research and Development Service at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital. The Director oversees project management and other research support personnel and works with principal investigators on research and operational activities. This is not a virtual position; employees must live within or be willing to relocate within commuting distance of the duty location. Telework may be authorized, with eligibility discussed during the interview process.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Recruitment and relocation incentives are not authorized, and a Critical Skills Incentive is not approved. The role requires a relevant bachelor's or higher degree and specialized experience managing externally funded, multi-center research grants, budgets, regulatory processes, strategic planning, grant preparation, and scientific-team leadership. Selective placement factors also require scientific collaboration demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations, senior or lead project management of competitive scientific grants, and coordination of research activities and personnel on such grants.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a four-year course of study at an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree, with a major or specific coursework related to the medical field, health sciences, or allied sciences appropriate to the position.
• Specialized project management experience coordinating more than three multi-center research grants funded by federal or other external agencies.
• Experience developing and overseeing grant budgets funded by federal or other external sources.
• Experience developing and overseeing regulatory processes for federally or externally funded research.
• Strategic planning experience within organizations such as scientific laboratories, academic departments, or centers.
• Experience in grant preparation activities for federal or other external funding.
• Leadership experience in a scientific setting.
• Scientific-team collaboration demonstrated by peer-reviewed research published in high-impact scientific journals or scientific findings presented at professional conferences as an author; this must be documented in the resume.
• Experience as a senior or lead project manager on competitive scientific grants at a research institution, medical center, or academic/scientific organization; this must be documented in the resume.
• Experience coordinating research activities and personnel on competitive scientific grants at a research institution, medical center, or academic/scientific organization; this must be documented in the resume.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Complete all required application, assessment, and questionnaire steps.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Subject to background and security investigation.
• Selected applicants must complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA Health Care Personnel.
• Serve a one-year probationary period.
• Submit a transcript if using education to meet qualification requirements; foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with the transcript.

Responsibilities

• Work with principal investigators at all levels of ability and experience in conducting research and operational activities.
• Review complex multi-year financial, regulatory, and organizational reports; apply standard analytical techniques and evaluate workflows to identify potential problem areas.
• Directly supervise project managers and research assistants.
• Develop performance standards and position descriptions, evaluate work performance, and counsel employees.
• Initiate recruitment actions, interview candidates, and select new employees.
• Assist with preparing presentations, final research reports, and manuscripts for publication in professional journals.
• Analyze action documentation and communications from R&D and IRB regarding studies; conduct preliminary reviews to determine scope of work and proposals, and recommend document preparation and review.
• Facilitate communications with Site Coordinators, Clinical Coordinators, Data Abstractors, and Clinicians to monitor research progress and share best practices for study protocol compliance, implementation, and data collection.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Selected applicants may qualify for prior-service credit toward annual leave accrual, subject to request and approval before appointment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager