Scientific Program Analyst (53243)

Position Objective: The Scientific Program Analyst will support the newly established NIH Office of Research Innovation, Validation and Application (ORIVA), Division of the National Toxicology Program Interagency Center for the Evaluation of Alternative Toxicological Methods (D-NICEATM) supporting the Office of the Director (OD) within the National Institutes of Health. The Scientific Program Analyst will conduct research and evaluation of computational tools, predictive models, and low-code workflows for toxicology.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with staff on existing projects and/or the development, initiation and execution of new project initiatives. 1
• Work with staff on the concept development, planning, execution and support of all project-related activities. 2
• Organize and maintain project documentation and communications; track project progress using project management tools.
• Conduct literature searches in PubMed, Web of Science and other information sources; manage references using bibliographic software.
• Organize and analyze reports in a scientific area as assigned.
• Read, interpret, analyze and condense material from a variety of sources for presentation.
• 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. 3
• Design, develop and maintain databases, Listservs, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations and other computer applications. 4
• 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.
• Attend meetings, training and conferences in support of program initiatives.
• Prepare and give formal presentations for division leadership and other interest groups.
• 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.
• Provide project management support for large and/or complex projects with internal and external stakeholders and other project participants.
• Work with staff to assist and conduct management and administrative analysis; evaluate procedures, policies, processes and systems for the purpose of improving efficiency.
• Define problems; analyze alternatives; recommend solutions to complete problems affecting the conduct of research programs.
• Organize, analyze, and write project reports, scientific papers and present reports in scientific areas, based on results and findings. 5
• Organize and maintain a repository of resources, including minutes, reports, spreadsheets and web pages related to the program.
• Obtain information and data; review and summarize materials and data; gather and coordinate information for review; conduct data entry and file maintenance; edit and/or prepare text, data and charts.
• Search scientific, program and related information on the Web and other means; perform literature and database searches.
• Maintain and distribute scientific papers relevant to specific programmatic needs.
• 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.
• Provide project planning and project management strategies to efficiently approach complex tasks.
• Collaborate with staff to plan and carry out special studies and analyses of the research portfolios.
• Pipelines, workflows, documentations, data and source code, scientific presentations, scientific publications

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Environmental Science or similar field of study
• Skilled in new approach methodologies, computational toxicology, and writing
• Experienced utilizing PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

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.  

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This position is contingent upon contract award.