Scientific Program Analyst (52253)

Position Objective: Provide services as a Scientific Program Analyst in support of the overall functions of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Researches and evaluates the operation of the organization's scientific programs.
• Work with staff on existing projects and/or the development, initiation and execution of new project initiatives.
• Work with staff on the concept development, planning, execution and support of all project-related activities.
• Track action items and tasks, provide deadline reminders to Program staff; maintain spreadsheets of relevant information.
• Request information from and provide responses to principal investigators program staff and others on scientific and programmatic issues.
• Researches, interprets and summarizes background materials from a variety of scientific sources.
• Conduct literature searches in PubMed, Web of Science and other information sources; manage references using bibliographic software.
• Conduct search for material for a specific programmatic need, using a database to search for material in many cases.
• Read, interpret, analyze and condense material from a variety of sources for presentation.
• Compiles data and creates and prepares graphs, slides and presentations.
• Prepare scientific and programmatic presentation materials such as tables, graphs, slides, abstracts, posters and overheads by assimilating and mastering the scientific data and programmatic con-text for use at presentations and meetings.
• Analyze and develop presentations consisting of data from progress reports to be used by Program staff and at meetings in the overall analysis of Program progress.
• Conduct searches for material for a specific programmatic need and/or presentation; use a database to search for material as necessary.
• Collect, read, interpret, analyze and condense material from a variety of sources and prepare reports of data analysis for presentation.
• Prepare presentation materials such as handouts, meeting materials, slide presentations, and background/supplemental documents, spreadsheets, charts and graphs for conferences, committee, .meetings, workshops and group updates.
• Performs logistical planning of various scientific meetings, lectures, workshops.
• Attend meetings, training and conferences in support of program initiatives.
• Work with staff to identify key issues and track action items and tasks, providing deadline reminders to Program staff and update and maintain spreadsheets of relevant information.
• Plans, organizes and participates at a senior level in technical meetings and consultations.
• Work with staff to coordinate and plan scientific meetings, including communications with distinguished lecturers, invited guests and participants, registration and meeting logistics. 4
• Prepare and give formal presentations for division leadership and other interest groups. 5
• Give regular progress reports to sponsor and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with strategic project leaders on the logistics annual in-person Committee meetings, monthly teleconferences or videoconferences, and additional teleconferences, videoconferences or electronic reviews to address key issues.
• Maintain ongoing, proactive communication with key personnel throughout the initiative; gather, provide and exchange information with Network investigators, their staff and other relevant individuals.
• Reviews and evaluates the performance of the organization.
• Organize and coordinate program activities; manage agendas, meetings, background materials and minutes. 3
• Analyzes existing scientific programs and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Analyze program activities, via internal systems and/or NIH systems, to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement. 1
• Define problems; analyze alternatives; recommend solutions to complete problems affecting the conduct of research programs. 2
• Develops and prepares various scientific reports.
• Organize, analyze, and write project reports, scientific papers and present reports in scientific areas, based on results and findings.
• Develops and implements new scientific programs in order to fulfill organizational goals and objectives.
• Design, perform and complete research projects, applying scientific knowledge to each project, and provide a detailed summary of goals and scope, milestones and go/no go decisions points.
• Develops and maintains clinical database.
• Develop and maintain database and website content related to scientific programs.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Neuroscience or Biochemical Sciences required
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC)
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS),  Statistical Analysis System (SAS), Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, EndNote, WebEx
• Knowledge of NIH grants and funding mechanisms

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff
• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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This position is contingent upon contract award.