Total 3 Information Technology job vacancies in Quincy, Massachusetts

Under the general direction of the Warden, works with the Associate Warden(s) and department heads in developing plans, policies and programs for institution management.

Monitors and evaluates institution programs in terms of achievement of overall objectives.

May be required to oversee the Inmate Administrative Remedy program at the institution and serve as the Warden's representative during investigations of specific inmate management problems.

Plans, organizes, supervises, and evaluates diversified programs within the institution directed toward the institution's mission.

As an advisor and assistant to the Warden, plays a major role in the determination and establishment of policies and programs involved in the institutional operations.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staffs correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

The Health System Specialist supports the Director's Office by coordinating and directing a limited range of operational matters dealing with planning, congressional issues, Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), the media, and overseeing and coordinating service networks initiatives with central offices. The incumbent maintains a working knowledge of administrative and managerial processes unique to the agency and veteran health initiatives, such as budget distribution models, emergency management, Joint Commission, compliance, etc. The work involves investigating and analyzing a variety of problems and recommending appropriate solutions. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Monitoring and managing incoming actions and requests from initial receipt to completion and closeout.
• Analyzing responses for completeness and accuracy against known policies and procedures.
• Conducting routine studies on particular operational processes, issue topics, or related special projects where successive steps in fact finding are utilized, and study planning, statistical measurement, data analysis, and narrative report preparation and development may be required.
• Working in coordination with internal reviewing services regarding routine audits and internal/external reviews of a national concern; i.e, fiscal efficiencies and organizational structure that are reviewed by prominent parties such as the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
• Tracking routine deadlines initiated by OIG/GAO and internal reviewing officials to ensure timely submission of responses and actions, and ensuring action or inquiry is closed out with the inquirer or office.
• Working closely with senior management and others in implementing and evaluating policies, plans, and internal operational systems, such as correspondence management, information tracking among pertinent offices and stakeholders, and internal/external communication flows.
• Coordinating routine events hosted by officials, including town hall meetings with internal staff, and completing all steps required within an event management process, including facilitating selection of the event time, developing a formal agenda, managing any required contracts and all logistical items, disseminating information to attendees, and ensuring smooth execution of the event.

This is a bargaining unit position.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist - Research Committee Manager/PD99493S and PD99586S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

Major Duties:
This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-11. At the GS-09 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-11. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds. Promotion is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.

• Serves as point of contact of the Research and Development (R&D) Committee. Responsibilities include oversight of committee to ensure compliance and quality assurance.
• Stays informed and advises on guidelines to ensure compliance with Federal, State, VA and other applicable regulations and guidelines.
• Serves as the accreditation Facility Liaison and is responsible for the preparation of accreditation applications and maintenance of standard operating procedures.
• Responsible for conducting educational sessions for the investigative community on local and external research policies and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains pre-review program coinciding with Central Institutional Review Board and R&D Committee in accordance with local policies.
• Oversees the protocol review process ensuring projects are reviewed by appropriate personnel and issues related to project management are communicated and resolved.