Scientific Program Analyst

Guidehouse•Rockville, MD

1d•$65,000 - $108,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Scientific Program Analyst to support extramural research operations, policy development, scientific communications, and program improvement initiatives for the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). This is a full-time position located in Rockville, MD.

Requirements

Master’s degree
Minimum of ONE (1) year of experience supporting scientific research programs, research administration, or extramural research operations.
Strong scientific and technical writing skills.
Experience developing SOPs, guidance documents, training materials, or operational documentation.
Knowledge of NIH grants, funding mechanisms, and extramural research processes.
Experience developing and maintaining website content and online resources.
Experience preparing presentations, reports, and communication materials for leadership audiences.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to organize, track, and manage multiple deliverables and deadlines simultaneously.
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

Proficiency using SharePoint.
Familiarity with Drupal or another web content management system.
Background supporting NIH, HHS, or other federal scientific research organizations.
Strong plain-language communication and editing skills.
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
Hands-on support for research operations, policy implementation, or scientific program administration.
Ability to facilitate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities.
Experience with process improvement initiatives and workflow analysis.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain website content, Teams channels, and information databases, including SharePoint sites, for extramural operations.
Coordinate with extramural operations colleagues to plan and attend meetings and training sessions, maintain centralized resources that track key issues, action items, and extramural updates.
Prepare standard operating procedures, guidance documents, and training materials for research operations.
Review extramural activities and workflows across internal and enterprise systems to identify issues and recommend improvements.
Read, interpret, analyze, and condense material from a variety of sources for presentation.
Support staff on existing projects and the development, launch, and execution of new project initiatives.
Prepare and deliver formal presentations for division leadership and other interest groups.
Provide regular progress reports to sponsors and stakeholders.
Track and report all aspects of standard operating procedure development, monitor key deliverable dates, and keep all involved parties apprised of progress on integrated tasks and next steps.
Develop a plan to improve the outreach, education, and interaction strategies of the Branch.
Organize, develop, and maintain a repository of resources, including PowerPoint presentations, meeting minutes, reports, spreadsheets, and webpages related to extramural operations.
Work with the Office of Communications and Public Liaison to achieve communications goals.

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