Senior Scientific Program Manager

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We are currently searching for Senior Scientific Program Manager to provide senior-level scientific and programmatic support for research and research training activities within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Support activities may include tasks such as analyzing scientific and program information, coordinating program activities, and developing reports, briefings, presentations, and other technical materials. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD.

What You Will Do:

• Review and summarize materials and data; gather and coordinate information for review; conduct data entry and file maintenance; edit and/or prepare text, data and charts.
• Contribute to the writing and development of executive summaries and reports to share with key partners.
• Prepare briefing materials and summaries of meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Complete progress reports; flag potential issues; synthesize and summarize research findings; draft and finalize top line reports and PowerPoint presentations.
• Work with staff on the development and coordination of scientific activities within the initiative.
• Provide scientific, programmatic, analytical, coordination, and technical support for special projects and emerging priorities of the Institute’s Office of the Director, as assigned and within the scope of the task order.
• Support special meetings, workshops, stakeholder engagements, working groups, and other activities associated with assigned Institute Office of the Director priorities.
• Collaborate with staff on the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of programs and initiatives in the assigned specialty area of research.
• Create both internal and external materials in the form of reports, summaries, emails, website content, video scripts, newsletters and social media. Compile and organize scientific and program data and 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 shall not score applications, assess scientific merit, recommend funding, or participate in Government funding decisions.
• Track implementation of the project; review progress in relation to the plan; work with the project team to revise the plan as needed; develop and maintain a project-tracking document.
• Prepare scientific and programmatic briefings, executive summaries, presentations, status reports, and decision-support materials for Government leadership consideration.
• Develop project specific plans and timelines needed to execute studies and research and other projects’; work with staff on the development and coordination of scientific initiatives.
• Analyze program activities to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement; identify operational and technical problems; work with staff to identify a recommended action plan and solutions.
• Develop and make readily available training materials to increase awareness about the program.

What You Will Need:

• Master’s degree in biological/ biomedical, health/ public health, environmental or social science field such as life, environmental, behavioral and social sciences.
• Minimum TWO (2) years of providing scientific and programmatic support, preferably at the NIH.
• Program analysis, coordination, and/or research experience, preferably NIH grant within Federal biomedical and/ or extramural research activities.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office tools.
• Experience with portfolio analysis, project management, and/or workshop/ conference planning.
• Demonstrated ability to work with staff at all levels of the organization.
• 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.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Federal biomedical research program management.
• PhD preferred
• Knowledge of NIH grants and funding mechanism.
• Experience supporting NIH scientific programs, research training, and/or extramural research activities preferred.
• Website content development, 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 strongly preferred.

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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