Health System Specialist - Research Compliance Officer

This position is located in the Corporate Compliance Department of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. The department is responsible for promoting institutional integrity through monitoring and oversight of organizational compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. The primary purpose of the position is to plan, implement, and oversee a research compliance program that ensures adherence to federal and VA research regulations.

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Develops, implements, and oversees a comprehensive research compliance program, including audit plans and internal controls. Communicates policy and regulatory updates to leadership, Research Administration, Research & Development Committee, subcommittees, and investigators. Acts as facility liaison to the VHA Office of Search Oversight (ORO); participates in ORO workgroups and national initiatives. Provides compliance-related training and education to investigators and research staff. Conducts audits and evaluations in all areas of research compliance, including human and animal research protections, laboratory safety, research information security, privacy, conflicts of interest, training, and misconduct. Performs both routine and for-cause audits using custom-developed audit tools. Advises on implementation of quality assurance and performance improvement systems to mitigate risk and improve compliance. Provides routine compliance reports to the Facility Director, Chief of Staff, and Associate Chief of Staff for Research. Oversees research safety procedures in collaboration with safety personnel. Implements procedures and trainings; audits disclosures and coordinates investigations. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. ADHOC-May be authorized (Employees who Telework on an occasional, episodic, or short-term, and have completed required telework training and telework agreement). Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist - Research Compliance Officer/PD618-23560A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. 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 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 period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.