Physician-Associate Chief of Staff - (Research & Development)

This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until 09/30/2027.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized to a highly qualified candidate Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Leadership & Administration: Serves as the senior leader responsible for guiding and administering the Research & Development (R&D) program. Reports directly to the Chief of Staff and participates as part of the medical center leadership structure. Provides strategic direction to grow the research enterprise, strengthen scientific rigor, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities. Oversees academic affiliations and manages academic appointment processes with partner institutions. Oversight of Research Operations: Supervises operational and budgetary aspects of the R&D Service, including staffing, resources, and program management. Leads the Research & Development Committee and associated subcommittees. Oversees the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) to ensure compliance with ethical and regulatory standards. Provides oversight to investigators, research staff, coordinators, and administrative personnel. Regulatory Compliance & Research Integrity: Ensures compliance with VA, federal, and institutional regulations governing research activities. Requires adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for award submissions, internal reviews, and conflict-of-interest processes. Ensures research staff complete mandatory training related to ethics, procurement, and regulatory requirements. Ensures separation of duties when submitting personal proposals by requiring third-party oversight. Program Development & Scientific Direction: Supports scientific program growth and encourages innovation, collaboration, and research quality. Guides long-term planning related to infrastructure, investigator development, and new research initiatives. Budget, Resource, & Personnel Management: Oversees research budget execution and stewards VA and external research funds. Manages research space, equipment, staffing requirements, and personnel actions within the service. Coordination & Communication: Serves as liaison between Research Service, leadership, clinical services, and administrative programs such as HR, Fiscal, Compliance, and Procurement. Ensures smooth transitions in research leadership and continuity of research projects during staffing changes. Clinical & Academic Expectations (If Clinically Active): Maintains clinical privileges and actively participates in clinical care and/or personal research projects. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Subject to change based on needs of the agency).

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. 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. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.