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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.\nWhat You Will Do:\nReview 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.\nContribute to the writing and development of executive summaries and reports to share with key partners.\nPrepare briefing materials and summaries of meetings, workshops, and conferences.\nComplete progress reports; flag potential issues; synthesize and summarize research findings; draft and finalize top line reports and PowerPoint presentations.\nWork with staff on the development and coordination of scientific activities within the initiative.\nProvide 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.\nSupport special meetings, workshops, stakeholder engagements, working groups, and other activities associated with assigned Institute Office of the Director priorities.\nCollaborate with staff on the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of programs and initiatives in the assigned specialty area of research.\nCreate 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.\nCompile 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.\nTrack 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.\nPrepare scientific and programmatic briefings, executive summaries, presentations, status reports, and decision-support materials for Government leadership consideration.\nDevelop 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.\nAnalyze 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.\nDevelop and make readily available training materials to increase awareness about the program.\n What You Will Need:\nMaster’s degree in biological/ biomedical, health/ public health, environmental or social science field such as life, environmental, behavioral and social sciences.\nMinimum TWO (2) years of providing scientific and programmatic support, preferably at the NIH.\nProgram analysis, coordination, and/or research experience, preferably NIH grant within Federal biomedical and/ or extramural research activities. \nAdvanced proficiency with MS Office tools.\nExperience with portfolio analysis, project management, and/or workshop/ conference planning.\nDemonstrated ability to work with staff at all levels of the organization.\nMust 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.\nWhat Would Be Nice To Have:\nFederal biomedical research program management.\nPhD preferred\nKnowledge of NIH grants and funding mechanism.\nExperience supporting NIH scientific programs, research training, and/or extramural research activities preferred.\nWebsite content development, use of plain language Strong interpersonal and time management skills\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills\nExperience with data analysis, gap analysis, and/ or manuscript writing strongly preferred.\nThe annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. 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:\nGuidehouse 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.\nBenefits include:\nMedical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance\n\nPersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays\n\nParental Leave\n\n401(k) Retirement Plan\n\nGroup Term Life and Travel Assistance\n\nVoluntary Life and AD&D Insurance\n\nHealth Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts\n\nTransit and Parking Commuter Benefits\n\nShort-Term & Long-Term Disability\n\nTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities\n\nEmployee Referral Program\n\nCorporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach\n\nCare.com annual membership\n\nEmployee Assistance Program\n\nSupplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)\n\nPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus\n\nAbout Guidehouse\nGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.\nGuidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.\nIf you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.\nAll communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.\nIf any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact . Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.\nGuidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. 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