This position is located within Health Services Research and Development Service (HSR&D) in the Office of Research and Development at VA Central Office in Washington, DC. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree with the major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. All applicants must provide a transcript before the closing date. Any applicant that does not provide the transcript OR does not meet the basic education requirement will not receive further consideration for this position. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience that is equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service. Specialized experience