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Program Analyst
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 3 days ago
On-site Fresno, CA $90K – $117K Apply by Jul 15, 2026 Management And Program Analysis ENTJINTJINTPISTJ Operations
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This position serves as the Research Compliance Officer (RCO) for the Research and Development (R&D) Program and as the facility Controlled Substance Coordinator (CSC) under the Medical Center Director with VA Central California Health Care System.
What You'll Do
- →The paramount duty of this position is to serve as the facility subject matter expert and principal advisor to executive leadership regarding research compliance program effectiveness, research integrity, human subject protections, and biosafety oversight.
- →The Controlled Substance Coordinator function is a collateral program responsibility of comparable analytical and advisory scope.
- →This position is responsible for independently planning, organizing, and carrying out research compliance and controlled substance program oversight, education, training, auditing, monitoring, and quality assurance activities.
- →The incumbent provides expert guidance and consultation to executive leadership, investigators, service chiefs, committee members, and research staff regarding the interpretation and application of federal regulations, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) policies, Veterans Health Administration (VHA) directives, and accreditation requirements.
- →The incumbent identifies organizational risks, develops corrective action strategies, evaluates program effectiveness, and recommends improvements to ensure compliance with all applicable research and controlled substance accountability requirements.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst/PD03435O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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 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 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 2dffa7cc-03a8-4fa9-bf3a-b1ca3f5f4cd7
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