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Grants Management Specialist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 3 days ago
About the Role
The position is at the full performance level located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), at the Birmingham VA Health Care System (BVAHCS) in the Research Service. The incumbent provides administrative support for the Associate Chief of Staff for Research (ACOS) and the Administrative Officer (AO) for Research at the BVAHCS.
What You'll Do
- →***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** MAJOR DUTIES: Manages the entire critical pre-award and post-award program for the BVAHCS Research & Development program.
- →Exercises primary responsibility for the preparation, review, and submission of each research proposal to VA Central Office (VACO) in Washington, DC.
- →Assures that all proposals are administratively and technically correct, include documentation to ensure the availability and approval of necessary resources (space, personnel, and equipment), the use of investigational drugs, the use of human and animal subjects, the use of biohazards, budgetary requirements, and the appropriateness of the requested funding level.
- →Determines and inform investigators of specific Requests for Applications (RFAs).
- →Establishes a system to ensure the timely submission of all research grant applications to meet Central Office deadlines.
- →Significant post-award responsibilities include in-depth review and compilation of committee/subcommittee approvals of required Just in Time (JIT) documents for the funded VA projects and submitting to VA through the VACO electronic system.
- →Functions as an advisor and coordinator to principal investigators, their research staff, and mentors' new investigators with the diverse requirements and exact deadlines of the pre-and post-award programs.
- →Provides guidance in budget preparation to ensure compliance with multiple VHA handbooks and directives.
- →Oversees the ePROMISE program which is a software computer program designed by Central Office to manage all VA research projects regardless of funding source.
- →Maintains the Research Analysis Forecasting Tool (RAFT) program, a VA ORD Support Service Project that maintains VA_funded research studies, principal investigators, and specific research appropriation information for all VA funded studies.
- →Performs other duties as assigned.
- →Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Telework: This position may be authorized for telework.
- →Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Requirements
- ✓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 is primarily performed in an office environment and requires alternating periods of walking and sedentary work.
- ✓Manual dexterity is required for operating office equipment.
- ✓Typing and computer operation may involve long periods of hand and wrist movement.
- ✓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 dentification 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) - See "Required Documents" below for details.
- ✓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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 4fc00055-00ce-477c-9d74-0a5e63ab4478
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