Program Support Assistant – Research & Development

<div><p>This position is located in Bedford, MA within the VA Bedford Office of Research and Development.</p> <h2>Duties</h2> <p><b>THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION</b></p> <p><b>NOTE: This is a TERM appointment (not-to-exceed 4 years).</b> Term appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments of limited duration (more than 1 year but not more than 4). Term employees are eligible to earn leave and generally have the same benefits as permanent employees including health and life insurance, within-grade increases and Federal Employees Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan coverage. Term appointments may be extended without further competition (up to the 4 year maximum). The appointment to a Term position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment.</p> <p>This position requires a variety of skills, including the ability to perform administrative tasks, coordinate with various levels of study stakeholders, support grant writing and project implementation activities. He/she will be responsible for ensuring all lab purchases are made in a timely and accurate fashion. The incumbent will also process all VA related travel for various study directors. Serve as a liaison with other departments and offices as the main point of contact for the Center. The ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment; possession of sound judgment, tact, diplomacy, discretion, and ability to maintain confidences are essential. All duties will be executed in accordance with accepted VA policies and guidelines.</p> <h2>Tracking</h2> <ul> <li>Performs work related to the acquisition and/or development of program information and resource materials/personnel to support the policy development and/or technical activities of the study and center.</li> </ul> <h2>Grant Management</h2> <ul> <li>He/she will monitor budgets for research projects and grants. Involved in the tracking of funding and in the preparation and editing of proposals for VA based grants.</li> </ul> <h2>QA/Compliance</h2> <ul> <li>Provide administrative and clerical support work to support the activities of the study and center, including email updates, preparation for meetings, and performing data entry into databases.</li> </ul> <h2>Administrative Support</h2> <ul> <li>Assist in the overall management of the physical, human, and financial resources of the research program.</li> </ul> <h2>Travel Management</h2> <ul> <li>Will provide travel support for leadership, Invitational Travelers and Center Directors for government travel.</li> </ul> <h2>Work Schedule</h2> <p>Full Time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm</p> <h2>Recruitment & Relocation Incentives</h2> <p>Not authorized</p> <h2>Critical Skills Incentive (CSI)</h2> <p>Not Approved</p> <h2>Telework</h2> <p>This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.</p> <h2>Requirements</h2> <p>Applicants must satisfy all applicable VA eligibility requirements.</p></div> #J-18808-Ljbffr