NIH Badged Professionals - Talent Pipeline

Abt Global•Rockville, MD

About The Position

Abt is building a talent pipeline of professionals who currently hold or previously held an NIH-issued badge, PIV card, or other documented access credential while supporting NIH project work. Candidates may be considered for anticipated opportunities across scientific and research support, data science, bioinformatics, clinical research operations, grants and program management, communications, technology, and mission operations. Pipeline submission does not guarantee an interview, assignment, employment offer, badge transfer, or continued NIH access. Potential work includes supporting biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and health services research; scientific programs and research operations; bioinformatics, biostatistics, data science, analytics, and data management; clinical research and study coordination; grants and program management; scientific communications; stakeholder engagement; technology; and administrative mission support. Professionals will apply documented expertise to support NIH programs and projects in accordance with contract requirements, agency procedures, and applicable security, privacy, and data-handling standards. Candidates should submit a current resume identifying their NIH project or office, employer and contractor relationship if applicable, dates and responsibilities, credential type and status if known, preferred functional area and career level, work location and remote/hybrid availability, and relevant certifications, clearances, publications, tools, languages, or methods. Education and experience requirements, compensation, location, employment status, and benefit eligibility will vary by specific position.

Requirements

Current or prior NIH-issued badge, PIV card, or documented facility/system access used while supporting NIH project work; applicants should identify the project or office, contractor/employer, dates of support, and whether the credential is active or expired.
Documented experience performing work for or in direct support of NIH.
Education and years of experience appropriate to the specific role; minimum qualifications vary by position and Abt job level.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to comply with role-specific background investigation, suitability, credentialing, confidentiality, and security requirements.

Nice To Haves

Federal contracting experience.
Knowledge of the agency operating environment.
Experience transitioning rapidly onto a federal health project.

Responsibilities

Support NIH programs and projects in accordance with contract requirements, agency procedures, and applicable security, privacy, and data-handling standards.
Apply documented technical, scientific, programmatic, operational, data, technology, or communications expertise to produce accurate, timely, client-ready deliverables.
Collaborate with NIH clients, contractor teams, partners, and other stakeholders in complex, mission-driven environments.
Communicate progress, risks, dependencies, findings, and recommendations to project leadership and client counterparts.
Protect sensitive information and comply with role-specific records, privacy, information security, research, confidentiality, and data-handling requirements.
Contribute to a respectful, inclusive, solutions-focused team culture while adapting to evolving client and project priorities.