Health Science Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 101,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Health Science Specialist in the Executive Division of the National Center for PTSD (NCPTSD) at the White River Junction VA Healthcare System, VT.

The incumbent will independently plan, develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate educational products and programs supporting the Center's national educational mission. Major duties include leading multiple projects with experts and staff, translating clinical findings into educational content,

Qualifications

• No specific professional licenses or software tools listed in the ad.
• Education requirements include a transcript with your application and verification of education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Independently plans, develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates educational products and programs.
• Leads multiple concurrent projects with subject matter experts, education staff, researchers, clinicians, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Translates complex clinical and research findings into educational content (courses, videos, pages, fact sheets, apps).

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This Health Science Specialist position is in the Executive Division of the National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (NCPTSD) services at the White River Junction VA Healthcare System, located at the White River Junction, VT location.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent serves as a Health Science Specialist in the Executive Division of the National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (NCPTSD), independently planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating educational products and programs supporting the Center's national educational mission.

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Independently plans, develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates educational products and programs that fulfill the educational mission of the National Center for PTSD. Leads multiple concurrent projects involving subject matter experts, education staff, researchers, clinicians, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Determines appropriate approaches, formats, methods, timelines, and resources for assigned education projects based on project objectives, audience needs, scientific evidence, and applicable professional and agency requirements. Identifies potential solutions to address issues involving content, scientific accuracy, educational approach, accessibility, technology, project timelines, and coordination among contributors.

Works with subject matter experts to translate complex clinical and research findings into educational products, including training courses, continuing education programs, videos, webpages, fact sheets, public education materials, programs, mobile applications, and other digital and print products.

Evaluates products for scientific accuracy, consistency with current evidence and professional standards, appropriateness for the intended audience, accessibility, and overall quality. Provides guidance and technical assistance to education staff across NCPTSD regarding project management, educational product development, scientific content, and Section 508 accessibility requirements.

Advises project teams on appropriate approaches for developing and improving educational products and resolves issues that require interpretation of professional standards, Center policies, scientific information, or accessibility requirements. Manages and monitors administrative and programmatic processes associated with Center educational products and programs.

Develops and maintains systems for tracking the status, availability, accessibility, quality, and required updates of educational products, including continuing education courses, mobile applications, education programs, webpages, and other digital and print materials.

Identifies gaps, inconsistencies, and emerging needs in the Center's educational product portfolio and recommends improvements to processes for developing, maintaining, organizing, and disseminating educational materials. Coordinates with education staff and other stakeholders to ensure that products remain accurate, current, accessible, and readily available to intended audiences.

Develops, writes, reviews, and revises evidence-based educational and informational content for diverse audiences, including Veterans and their family members, clinicians, researchers, educators, and other professionals. Applies professional knowledge of PTSD, behavioral health, health sciences, and current scientific evidence to determine the appropriate content, level of detail, terminology, and presentation for each target audience.

Performs other duties as assigned that are consistent with the position's professional responsibilities. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: ADHOC, This position is authorized for telework but has not been authorized as virtual or remote (i.e., the must be able to work at the location the position is being announced for). Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Health Science Specialist/PD405-042580 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Notifications: This position is in the Competitive Service. This position is not a Bargaining Unit position. This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.

Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees. Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.

Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3)] must be serving in a full‑time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System.

Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment.

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level. A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $101375 – $131790/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.