Health Data & Research Security Specialist

Veterans Health Administration; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration at VA Boston Healthcare System is seeking a Health System Specialist to provide administrative expertise in data management, program analysis, and data security for research activities.

The position supports R&D committees, manages access and security, and develops analytic reports and dashboards while ensuring compliance with data use agreements. Work schedule is standard Monday–Friday with telework ad-hoc and on-site duties in Boston.

Responsibilities

• Supports administrative functions of the R&D Committees.
• Tracks server access and file management.
• Assists in preparing materials and data summaries for audits.
• Coordinates with the Research Compliance Officer, Information Security Officer, and Privacy Officer on data security and privacy matters affecting research studies.
• Monitors and provides monthly review of research credentialing portal to confirm employees can continue to conduct research.
• Manages user access requests, menu options, security keys, and file access for research applications.
• Coordinates new user setup, deactivation, and periodic access reviews (e.g., annual recertification of user access and security keys) for research staff.
• Communicates and coordinates implementation of software patches, upgrades, and national/local application changes affecting research systems.
• Ensures research data extracted, stored, and shared complies with applicable Data Use Agreements.
• Identify and address various data discrepancies and quality issues.
• Develops and maintains analytic queries, automated reports, and executive dashboards.

Job description

Veterans Health Administration at VA Boston Healthcare System is seeking a Health System Specialist to provide administrative expertise in data management, program analysis, and data security for research activities.

The position supports R&D committees, manages access and security, and develops analytic reports and dashboards while ensuring compliance with data use agreements. Work schedule is standard Monday–Friday with telework ad-hoc and on-site duties in Boston.