Senior Scientific Program Manager

Guidehouse • Bethesda, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Scientific Program Manager provides senior-level scientific and programmatic support for research and research training activities within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The role supports NIH research initiatives through scientific and program analysis, coordination of activities, project tracking, and the preparation of reports, briefings, presentations, and other technical materials. This is a full-time, on-site position in Bethesda, Maryland.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a biological/biomedical, health/public health, environmental, or social science field, such as life, environmental, behavioral, or social sciences.
• At least two years of experience providing scientific and programmatic support, preferably at NIH.
• Program analysis, coordination, and/or research experience, preferably involving NIH grants within Federal biomedical and/or extramural research activities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience with portfolio analysis, project management, and/or workshop or conference planning.
• Demonstrated ability to work with staff at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD public trust; approved adjudication is required before onboarding with Guidehouse.

Nice To Haves

• Active public trust or suitability.
• Federal biomedical research program management experience.
• PhD.
• Knowledge of NIH grants and funding mechanisms.
• Experience supporting NIH scientific programs, research training, and/or extramural research activities.
• Website content development and use of plain language.
• Strong interpersonal and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with data analysis, gap analysis, and/or manuscript writing.

Responsibilities

• Review and summarize materials and data; gather and coordinate information for review; conduct data entry and file maintenance; and edit or prepare text, data, and charts.
• Contribute to executive summaries and reports for key partners.
• Prepare briefing materials and summaries of meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Complete progress reports, flag potential issues, synthesize research findings, and draft and finalize top-line reports and PowerPoint presentations.
• Work with staff to develop and coordinate scientific activities and initiatives.
• Provide scientific, programmatic, analytical, coordination, and technical support for special projects and emerging Institute Office of the Director priorities.
• Support special meetings, workshops, stakeholder engagements, working groups, and other activities related to assigned priorities.
• Collaborate with staff to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate programs and initiatives in the assigned research specialty.
• Create internal and external materials, including reports, summaries, emails, website content, video scripts, newsletters, and social media content.
• Compile and organize scientific and program data; prepare descriptive analyses, dashboards, matrices, reports, briefing materials, and presentations for Government review.
• Compile Government-provided grant and program information and prepare factual, source-based summaries and supporting materials for Government review. Contractor personnel do not score applications, assess scientific merit, recommend funding, or participate in Government funding decisions.
• Track project implementation, review progress against plans, work with the project team to revise plans as needed, and maintain project-tracking documents.
• Prepare scientific and programmatic briefings, executive summaries, presentations, status reports, and decision-support materials for Government leadership consideration.
• Develop project-specific plans and timelines for studies, research, and other projects.
• Analyze program activities to identify issues and recommend improvements; identify operational and technical problems and work with staff on action plans and solutions.
• Develop and make training materials available to increase awareness about the program.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Personal and family sick time and company-paid holidays.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Group term life insurance and travel assistance.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
• Health Savings Account and health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Transit and parking commuter benefits.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement, personal development, certifications, and learning opportunities.
• Employee referral program.
• Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach.
• Annual Care.com membership.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Supplemental benefits, including critical care, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, legal assistance, and identity theft protection.
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior