Program Support Assistant

About the role

The primary purpose of the position is to provide programmatic and administrative support for the operation of the Research Program, with particular emphasis on research administration, regulatory and program documentation, personnel and appointment tracking, data management, and administrative support of investigators and funded research activities.

Major duties: Major duties include but are not limited to: Provides program support to investigators, research personnel, and Research Service administration that includes completing and monitoring a variety of research-related actions. Develops and maintains a comprehensive working knowledge of service functions and the administrative processes that support the research program. Contacts prospective contractors and/or vendors for oral and/or written quotes and determines sources based on price and delivery. Coordinates purchase requirements, specifications, and acceptable substitutes with the requester. Sponsors PIV cards and ensures that employees of the research service have the necessary computer access to be able to function in their position. Ensures that all staff, contractors, and residents have adequate VA application access such as Vista, CPRS, and complete bi-annual CRPS audits. Monitors all aspects of the research program and makes recommendations to improve or modify methods for disseminating information to researchers, research staff, and others. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Telework: This position may be authorized for Ad hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Program Support Assistant/PD910760 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Qualifications: To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/17/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Developing and maintaining spreadsheets, databases, and electronic tracking tools used to monitor research personnel, data tracking, appointment periods, position expiration dates, pending administrative actions, project information, deadlines, and other Research Service requirements. Purchasing supplies, equipment, and services after ensuring purchase requests are complete and adequate. Utilizing automated systems, databases, spreadsheets, and communication platforms to maintain accurate and current program information. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

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Source: USAJOBS, read 11/15/2026. Apply on the source’s own site.