Health System 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

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located within Research and Development (R&D) Service at VA Boston Healthcare System. The position serves as a Health System Specialist providing administrative expertise in research data management, research program analysis, and data security operations.

Key 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. Monitor and provide 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. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: May be available and will be discussed with the hiring office. Telework: Ad-Hoc. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist/PD340890 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized This announcement will close on 10/09/2026. The first 100 applications received will receive first consideration. Applications that are submitted after the initial cut-off number has been reached will not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management.

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 2026-10-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

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