Job Family :Grants Management Analysis (Digital)Travel Required :NoneClearance Required :Ability to Obtain Public TrustWhat You Will Do :We are currently searching for Scientific Policy Analyst to provide support overall scientific analysis and operational support for the program area. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD.
Assist in developing and maintaining suitable methods and standard operating procedures for monitoring Division and Institute programs.
Serve as a liaison for population tracking and inclusion monitoring for timely reporting by investigators according to established timelines.
Coordinate and produce internal and external reports in programmatic and scientific areas for funding portfolios.
Support program officials in pre- and post-award activities such as the review, completion and monitoring of competing and noncompeting checklists/applications/progress reports with conformity to NIH and NHLBI policies; identify foreign component in grants and submit records to the NIH foreign tracking system.
Stay informed about the branch/office's scientific areas, demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge to perform assigned duties such grant assignments, pre-Council materials, portfolio analysis, generating status reports for branch leadership, etc.
Prepare presentation materials such as handouts, meeting materials, slide presentations, and background/ supplemental documents, spreadsheets, charts and graphs for conferences, committee, meetings, workshops, and group updates.
Attend meetings, training, and conferences in support of program initiatives.
Act as a referral liaison for the Division and/or Branch; assist with grant assignments, serve as a working group/ committee representative as needed.
Attend Branch, Division, and Institute programmatic meetings, as needed, and capture minutes.
Review for compliance with publication policies (e.g., NIH open access policy), data management sharing, resource sharing, vertebrate animals, and human subjects (e.g., adequacy of data and safety monitoring plans for clinical research, appropriate target enrollment of human subjects and inclusion of minorities in clinical research).
Prepare error-free, high-quality reports summarizing research efforts by grant mechanism and/or scientific topic.
Respond to email communications/data calls from staff with response coordination from Branch; assist/provide training on grant related activities.
What You Will Need :
Master’s degree in biology or Life Science
At least THREE (3) years of scientific grant management or policy analysis experience.
What Would Be Nice To Have :
Preferred areas of study are biology, life sciences, business medical administration, community and public health, or similar disciplines.
Knowledge of NIH grants and funding mechanisms, including the coding and classification of grants.
Strong written communication skills for reports, agendas, meeting minutes, policy briefs, etc.
Project management and workshop/ conference planning
Portfolio and data analysis skills
Knowledgeable MS Office including PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Excel
Familiar with Zoom and Adobe Acrobat
The annual salary range for this position is $65,900.00-$98,900.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.What We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:
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
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