IRB ADMINISTRATOR
Company
Department of Defense - National Defense University
Location
Fort McNair, District of Columbia Fort McNair, District of Columbia
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
The Institutional Review Board (IRB) Administrator is a new position within NDU's Office of Human Research Protection (OHRP). The IRB Administrator will assist the OHRP Director, Deputy Director and IRB members as they implement NDU's human research protection policy, manage resources and records, as well as monitor for compliance.
This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment. Appointment is not to exceed 3 years with the possibility for extension.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.ssa.gov/)
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- The position is governed by 10 USC 1595 and NDUI 1416.0l dated March 2017.
- Travel requirements for this position are minimal however, the incumbent may be required to travel occasionally to support mission requirements.
- The incumbent must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Qualifications
- Education: Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited university (or international equivalents) in sociology, psychology, anthropology, political science, public policy, or international relations/affairs. Preference will be given to candidates with coursework related to, or experience with, field interviews, focus groups, and/or surveys.
- Experience: Three to five years' work experience related to national security policy and/or research. Preference will be given to candidates with experience managing or serving on an Institutional Review Board, particularly as part of the DoD-wide research labs, federally funded research and development centers, or Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) institutions.
- Experience as IRB Administrator or otherwise supporting an institutional review board, particularly as part of the DoD-wide research labs, federally funded research and development centers, or Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) institutions.
- Familiarity with federal and DoD guidelines on the protection of human subjects aka the "common rule," including relevant training and certifications.
- Experience conducting research directly for, or in support of, DoD, particularly as part of the DoD-wide research labs or federally funded research and development centers.
- Secret Security Clearance
Education
Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or, international equivalent
Official Transcripts: Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if the position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment, if selected for the role. * An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence PRIOR to appointment.
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- Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
- For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education.
Additional information
NDU has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security, and thrift savings; health, life, and long term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. NDU employees enjoy flexible work schedules, transit subsidy, and the opportunity to telecommute.
Background or Security Investigation: This is a Non-sensitive Critical position which requires a background investigation. The individual selected for this position is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security determination to occupy a Non-sensitive Critical position within the agency as a condition of employment.
Initial Probationary Period: You will be required to serve an initial probationary period of 18 months.
Reemployed Annuitants: Department of Defense has the authority to hire annuitants without reduction in pay. For more information, go to: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V300.pdf
All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-4434 for assistance.
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Date Posted
06/07/2024
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