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Kelly Government Solutions is seeking a Scientific Writer to support the NIH’s NIAID Division of Intramural Research. The contractor will translate research findings and policy information into plain-language materials, prepare scientific and personnel-related documents, and advise managers on policy interpretation. The role is a long-term contract and may require travel to Hamilton, Montana; remote work may be possible with government approval.
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Full job description
Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with one of the most prestigious research organizations in the world. We are currently seeking a Scientific Writer (Policy and Intramural Workforce) with the National Institutes of Health.
This is a long-term contract position which offers:
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Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
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Optional health, vision, and dental plans
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Paid leave (min 120 hours; prorated for part-time position) as well as 11 paid federal holidays and 401K plan.
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Access to NIH’s unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives. Ø Learn more about what Kelly can do for you at https://government.kellyservices.us/
TASKS. The contractor shall:
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Support the NIAID Division of Intramural Research (DIR) by turning complex research findings and policy information into clear, accurate plain-language materials for scientific leaders, administrators, and general audiences.
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Draft and review recommendation memos, justification documents, and award nominations for scientific positions.
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Prepare briefing materials, scientific summaries, and reports on a broad range of diseases and research areas, including materials on DIR research programs and scientific accomplishments.
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Apply working knowledge of Title 42, Title 38, and SBRS authorities. Advise senior and program-level managers on policy interpretation and implementation in meetings, by phone, and by email.
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Draft and review salary benchmarks for appointments, conversions, and pay adjustments, and provide surge coverage for Case Development Specialists on personnel packages.
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Review Livelink workflows for accuracy on appointments, conversions, and pay adjustments, and review materials prepared by other DIR staff.
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Analyze personnel action tracking tools, recommend next steps, and identify software or tools to improve operations. Provide support to committee management teams as needed.
REQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have:
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Master's degree or higher in a biomedical research field.
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Prior NIH or other federal intramural research experience preferred.
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May require travel to Hamilton, MT, and may work remotely with gov't approval
PLEASE APPLY ONLINE
When you apply, please know a Kelly Government Solutions Recruiter will review your resume and will contact you directly, if your skills and experience match the requirements of this position; a full job description can be made available at that time.
Due to the high volume of inquiries, we regret that we cannot accept phone calls. Even if you aren’t contacted for this position, you are still part of our talent network. All Kelly recruiters have access to your profile, which expands your opportunities even further.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, short-term disability, and a transportation spending account. Visit https://www.mykelly.us/us-mykelly/perks/ for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly ® Government Solutions?
Looking to connect with premier government agencies or the top 25 federal government contractors? Kelly Government Solutions partners with these organizations to create expert talent solutions that solve the world’s most critical challenges. We offer a variety of full-time, project (SOW), seasonal, and surge support opportunities in science, engineering, technology, professional, and administrative support roles. Our experts will connect you to the opportunity that fits your schedule and interests and handle the details of transferring and processing all levels of security clearances. It’s just another way we make the job search work for you.
About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment\_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .
Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.
How this job compares
Set against the 405 open Policy Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$85–128K/yr282 salary ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 23 open Policy Analyst jobs in Maryland and 405 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Maryland
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- Experience
- Policy Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (340 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a master's degree; 26 of the 405 open Policy Analyst jobs (6%) ask for a master's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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