Scientific Program Manager

Guidehouse•Rockville, MD

1d•$75,800 - $113,600•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Scientific Program Manager to provide scientific and programmatic support to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), Division of Neuroscience, Movement Disorders and Neurodegeneration (MDN) Cluster. This position supports the management of a complex neuroscience grants portfolio, scientific initiatives, program evaluation activities, stakeholder engagement, and cross-NIH collaborations. This is a full-time position located in Rockville, MD, with teleworking eligibility.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Cognitive Science, Biopsychology, or a closely related scientific discipline.
A minimum of FIVE (5) years’ experience of scientific expertise in neuroscience research and program management.
Knowledge of NIH grants, funding mechanisms, and grants administration processes.
Ability to evaluate scientific proposals, grant applications, and research portfolios.
Skilled in conducting qualitative and quantitative program analyses and evaluations.
Proven ability to prepare scientific reports, presentations, executive briefings, and technical documentation.
Background coordinating scientific meetings, workshops, conferences, and stakeholder engagements.
Capability to develop SOPs, research protocols, surveys, questionnaires, and data collection instruments.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership, scientific staff, external investigators, and partner organizations.
Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Ability to analyze complex scientific data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
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

Prior experience supporting NIH Institutes, Centers, or other federal biomedical research organizations.
Familiarity with portfolio analyses involving neuroscience or neurological disease research programs.
Knowledge of Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs/NOFOs) and federal research funding processes.
Background supporting movement disorders, neurodegeneration, or related neuroscience research portfolios.
Ability to develop scientific outreach, training, and communication strategies.
Understanding of policy development, strategic planning, and program evaluation methodologies.
Knowledge of research conduct, compliance requirements, and human subjects research processes.
Capability to advise investigators regarding funding priorities, proposal development, and programmatic requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide scientific and programmatic support to the NINDS Division of Neuroscience, Movement Disorders and Neurodegeneration (MDN) Cluster, supporting a complex neuroscience grants portfolio and related initiatives in Rockville, MD.
Analyze the scientific landscape and research portfolios to identify funding opportunities, knowledge gaps, emerging trends, and areas for program improvement.
Oversee scientific, administrative, and fiscal aspects of grants and research programs; evaluate awards for scientific progress, programmatic relevance, and mission alignment.
Review grant applications and research proposals for scientific merit, responsiveness to funding priorities, and overall impact.
Develop research plans, protocols, surveys, SOPs, training materials, and data collection systems to support scientific initiatives.
Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of scientific programs, portfolio performance, and program outcomes.
Prepare scientific reports, executive summaries, briefing materials, presentations, and other written communications for leadership and stakeholders.
Manage scientific projects from initiation through completion, including planning, tracking milestones, monitoring progress, and reporting results.
Coordinate and support workshops, conferences, scientific meetings, and cross-NIH activities; prepare meeting summaries and documentation of outcomes.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including researchers, government agencies, scientific leaders, and policy partners.
Advise leadership and program staff on scientific trends, policy considerations, funding priorities, and strategic planning activities.
Develop outreach, communication, and dissemination strategies to promote program goals and scientific initiatives.
Support the development of new funding concepts, research initiatives, and strategic planning efforts aligned with Institute priorities.
Provide scientific and management support for program implementation, portfolio evaluation, and continuous process improvement.

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