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Posted: April 3, 2026 (1 day ago)

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HUMAN RESEARCH PROTECTION PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Bureau of Naval Personnel

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$69,905 - $90,882

per year

Closes

April 9, 2026

GS-7 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves helping manage a program that protects people participating in research studies at a naval college, including checking research plans for completeness and following rules, guiding researchers on procedures, and handling basic grant issues.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in research compliance or administration who pays close attention to details and enjoys supporting academic projects in a government setting.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-07 level or equivalent, including reviewing research protocols for completeness and regulatory compliance
  • Experience gathering information on compliance concerns and preparing draft reports
  • Ability to provide guidance to researchers, faculty, and students on human subject research requirements and submission processes
  • Assistance with grant administration and resolving related issues
  • Strong organizational skills to ensure protocols are routed, reviewed, and completed before work begins
  • Familiarity with federal regulations on human research protections

Full Job Description

You will serve as a HUMAN RESEARCH PROTECTION PROGRAM SPECIALIST in the ASSOCIATE PROVOST FOR RESEARCH DEPARTMENT of NAVAL WAR COLLEGE.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Reviewing research protocol submission packages for the completeness and ensures compliance with regulations; 2)Gathering information for minor compliance concerns and unanticipated problems and preparing draft summaries and reports; 3)Providing basic guidance to researchers, faculty, and students on human subject research requirements, program procedures, and submission process; and 4) Assisting with grant administration and resolving grant related issues.

NOTE: This information must be supported by your resume in order to be considered for the position.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

  • You will be responsible for assisting with oversight and management of the Human Research Protections Program.
  • You will be responsible for ensuring the final research protocol is routed, reviewed, and completed prior to final submission.
  • You will ensure that work does not commence until all HRPP requirements are met.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/3/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/4/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12927379-26-TNS