Scientific Program Analyst

Guidehouse•Rockville, MD

5d•$65,000 - $108,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Scientific Program Analyst to support the Office of Strategic Coordination Common Fund initiatives through program management, scientific research analysis, and administrative coordination. This is a full-time position located in Rockville, MD.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
Minimum of ONE (1) year of experience in scientific research, clinical research, or scientific program analysis supporting biomedical or behavioral programs.
Demonstrated experience supporting or managing clinical research protocols and GCP compliance.
Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve research operational challenges independently.
Experience conducting literature searches, database curation, and use of citation/reference management tools.
Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining data analytics tools, datasets, and/or scientific/research or clinical databases (not limited to document repositories) and analytics dashboards.
Strong background in scientific analysis, including interpreting research data, identifying trends, and evaluating research programs or grants.
Experience preparing and delivering scientific presentations, reports, posters, or briefing materials for leadership or external audiences.
Demonstrated ability to lead or independently coordinate working groups, meetings, or stakeholder engagements, including presenting to senior leadership.
Experience with project lifecycle planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and milestone development for scientific programs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data analysis tools (e.g., STATA, R, or similar).
Experience working with research grants, funding mechanisms, or scientific portfolios, including tracking progress and evaluating outcomes.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience working within NIH, federal research environments, or large-scale biomedical initiatives.
Background in epidemiology, longitudinal studies, or advanced statistical analysis supporting research programs.
Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, program forecasting, and portfolio-level analysis beyond compliance or administrative tracking.
Experience leading end-to-end coordination of scientific events, including conferences, lecture series, and multi-stakeholder engagements.
Experience drafting funding opportunity announcements, operational plans, or governance structures for research programs.
Familiarity with human subjects’ research regulations (45 CFR 46), IRB processes, and research compliance frameworks.
Experience identifying and addressing inefficiencies, gaps, or overlaps in research portfolios, with actionable recommendations.
Experience presenting independently to division leadership or senior stakeholders in a scientific or programmatic capacity.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex scientific information for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

Conduct literature reviews, database searches (e.g., PubMed, Web of Science), and synthesize scientific findings to support programmatic decision-making.
Design, develop, and maintain data systems, databases, and analytics tools to support scientific portfolio tracking and evaluation.
Organize, analyze, and present complex scientific and programmatic data, including preparation of reports, presentations, and briefing materials for leadership.
Provide end-to-end planning and coordination of scientific meetings, workshops, webinars, and conferences, including logistics, communications, and reporting.
Lead or support high-level consultations, working groups, and stakeholder engagements; track action items and ensure accountability across initiatives.
Independently analyze program performance, identify gaps, and recommend strategic improvements aligned with organizational goals.
Develop funding plans, project milestones, and budgets; support lifecycle management of scientific programs.
Monitor and track clinical and behavioral research activities, including milestones, deliverables, and protocol compliance.
Draft, review, and edit scientific and programmatic documents, including agendas, reports, communications, and policy-related materials.
Maintain repositories of program materials, including databases, reports, presentations, and communication tools.
Provide project management support for large-scale, multi-stakeholder initiatives involving NIH staff, investigators, and external partners.
Review and evaluate complex biomedical scientific programs including analyses of grants and interpreting scientific trends.
Draft research funding plans, operational plans, corrective actions, and revise governance structures for scientific programs.
Manage operations and budgets for scientific research projects.

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