Scientific Program Analyst

Job Family:

Data Science & Analysis

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

We are seeking a Scientific Program Analyst to support NIH’s Common Fund (Re-engineering the Research Enterprise) by strengthening project management, procedures, and change management. The role supports multiple large, complex initiatives with multi-tier governance, national partners, and multiple awardees, helping advance inclusive, high-impact biomedical and behavioral research.

This is a full-time role based in Rockville, MD.

• Organize and maintain project documentation and communications; track project progress using project management tools.

• Organize and analyze reports in a scientific area as assigned.

• Design, develop and maintain databases, Listservs, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations and other computer applications.

• 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.

• 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.

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What You Will Need:

• Master’s degree.

• Minimum of ONE (1) year of experience in clinical/medical services, research, public/community health, human services, or social sciences.

• Strong writing and documentation skills (e.g., agendas, reports, manuscripts, policy briefs).

• Knowledge of grants/funding mechanisms and Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs).

• Experience with human subjects research compliance (IRB submissions, 45 CFR 46).

• Research and analytic experience (e.g., epidemiologic/cohort/longitudinal studies; data collection; survey design/analysis; regression/portfolio/gap analysis).

• Project management and strategic planning; able to build collaborations.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust. Candidates must receive approved adjudication of their Public Trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active Public Trust or existing suitability are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.

• Knowledge of NIH grants and funding mechanism.

The annual salary range for this position is $65,000.00-$108,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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