Systematic Review Analyst

Black Canyon Consulting•Bethesda, MD

2d•$80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is seeking a Systematic Review Analyst to work with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), supporting evidence synthesis and literature research for federal health programs. The analyst conducts structured searches of biomedical and public health literature to identify, evaluate, and summarize research findings that inform scientific reports, policy analysis, and program decision-making. The role requires expertise in systematic review methods, biomedical literature databases, and research workflows. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and experienced in identifying relevant scientific evidence across diverse health topics while ensuring transparency and reproducibility in research processes. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance, reside in and be authorized to work in the United States, and perform all work within the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Library Science, Public Health, Biomedical Science, Information Science, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience conducting literature searches or supporting systematic reviews in biomedical or health research domains.
Strong experience using scientific literature databases such as PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, or Scopus.
Familiarity with systematic review frameworks such as PRISMA or Cochrane methodology.
Experience using citation management or review tools such as EndNote, Zotero, Covidence, or Rayyan.
Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple research questions and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Must reside in and be authorized to work in the United States; all work must be performed within the United States.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or Public Health (MPH).
Experience supporting systematic reviews for federal agencies, academic medical centers, or research organizations.
Experience contributing to peer-reviewed publications or evidence synthesis reports.
Familiarity with evidence synthesis tools and systematic review workflows.

Responsibilities

Design and execute systematic literature searches across scientific databases, including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and related sources.
Develop structured search strategies using controlled vocabularies such as MeSH and advanced Boolean search techniques.
Identify relevant peer-reviewed articles, reports, and grey literature to address research questions.
Maintain organized libraries of retrieved publications and supporting materials.
Screen and evaluate research articles based on defined inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Extract key information from relevant studies, including methodology, outcomes, and limitations.
Support systematic, scoping, and rapid review workflows in collaboration with subject matter experts.
Document search strategies and review processes to ensure transparency and reproducibility.
Prepare literature summaries, annotated bibliographies, and evidence tables to support program reports and policy analyses.
Assist technical teams and subject matter experts by rapidly identifying relevant scientific evidence for emerging research questions.
Communicate findings clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams supporting federal health research and policy initiatives.