Supervisory Research Health Science Specialist (Deputy Associate Chief of Staff)

The Supervisory Research Health Science Specialist, Deputy Associate Chief of Staff (D-ACOS) for Research is a senior leadership position within the Research Service at the Atlanta VA Health Care System (AVAHCS), a tertiary Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facility with a complex and diverse research program.

The Deputy Associate Chief of Staff (D-ACOS) for Research is a senior leadership position within the Research Service at the Atlanta VA Health Care System (AVAHCS), a tertiary Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facility with a complex and diverse research program. This individual serves as the principal deputy to the ACOS for Research, ensuring the efficient operation and regulatory compliance of the Research Service Line. The incumbent is responsible for initiating policies, procedures, and organizational structures necessary to achieve the stipulated goals. The individual is responsible for planning, developing, and directing the complex administrative activities necessary to advance the program. The incumbent has leadership responsibility for all administrative and budgetary operations of the Research Service and for the supervision and evaluation of Service personnel through subordinate supervisors. The individual is responsible for compliance with both VISN and VACO mandated research policies, including those issued by the Office of Research & Development (ORD) and the Office of Research Oversight (ORO), and for supervising activities to ensure ongoing accreditation for the human research program as well as the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AALAC) program. Research functions at AVACHS are extensive and unique. The Research Service assists with a variety of tasks for 100+ principal investigators with research projects funded by the VA, National Institutes of Health (NIH), non-profit foundations, industry sponsors, private companies and organizations. These programs cover a wide range of biomedical disciplines, ranging from basic bench science to multi-center clinical trials. The VA-funded programs for AVAHCS encompass all the funded programs designated by VA Central Office (VACO): Basic Institutional Support, High Priority VA Research Programs, Multi-center Cooperative Studies, Career Development, and Research Career Scientists. The Deputy ACOS provides leadership and strategic planning across biomedical, clinical, rehabilitation, health services, and laboratory research programs. The position requires expert knowledge of research regulations, grant administration, and program development in an academic healthcare environment. The Deputy ACOS supports the ACOS in overseeing all aspects of the medical center's research enterprise and assumes full responsibility in their absence. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm Telework: Adhoc as described by the agency policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Research Health Science Specialist (Deputy Associate Chief of Staff)/PD115450 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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. This position requires the application, assessment, and questionnaire to be fully completed. The assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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 or 2-year trial 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 or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.