Scientific Program Analyst

Guidehouse•Rockville, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
Knowledge of NIH grants and funding mechanism.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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