Summary This position is located within the Cooperative Studies Program (CSP) at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System in West Haven, CT. The work performed by the Supervisory Program Applications Specialist - Chief of Data Management supports the overall programs and mission of the VA Cooperative Studies and clinical trial research. Responsibilities THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION The major duties include but are not limited to: Performs the full range of supervisory responsibilities to include but not limited to provides direction and training to improve the knowledge and performance of the Data Management staff; encourages team building and serves as a mentor; works with the staff and sets timelines for assignments, projects, and methods/techniques to solve problems; identifies, distributes, balances workload and tasks; recommends team or individual recognition awards; evaluates and implements methods to identify, access, analyze, and improve team effectiveness and efficiency; reviews performance management issues/problems and recommends/requests reassignments, promotions, tour of duty changes, etc.; Ensures compliance with CSP standard operating procedures, VA, and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, and implements data management procedures compliant with regulatory requirements; Designs, documents, tests, implements, and manages clinical data collection, review, and reporting systems for clinical studies; Develops the process for standardizing data collection tools, data coding, formats, and associated documentation; Designs, develops, implements, and maintains statistical programs; Analyzes work processes and operations to determine the feasibility of developing new or upgrading existing systems to improve the efficiency of the data collection and analysis for the clinical trials; Develops and presents automation options to management; Prepares design documents, writes code, tests, implements, and maintains applications; Generates various data reports for study monitoring; Establishes and monitors data management activity performance metrics; Formulates, directs, and develops policies for data management; Participates in programs involving cost comparison or cost reduction; Prepares and maintains the budget for Data Management section; Works with senior leadership in identifying, prioritizing, and planning long-term strategic objectives; and, Performs all other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position at the GS-13 grade level, you must meet the following: Experience: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Supervisory Program Applications Specialist - Chief of Data Management, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes lead or supervisory such as directing the work of subordinates, managing performance, handling employee complaints, reviewing training needs, etc.; applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations for the organization; coordinating the business process and software functions within the organization; developing complex reports and performing data analysis such as organization operations, outcome measures, performance measures; utilizing a variety of computer technology and software packages to create and manipulate data/data management; and highly developed skills to communicate, both in person and in writing, explaining recommendations, disseminating factual information, and providing guidance and advice. NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates, AND hours worked per week. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: LEADERSHIP MANAGES HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICAL COMPETENCE DATA MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Requirements: The work of the position is primarily sedentary; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light to moderate weight items, crouching, reaching, or similar activities. Slight physical demands are required to perform the work. Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.