Scientific Program Analyst

Summary

NIH is seeking motivated Scientific Program Analysts responsible for planning, coordination, and implementation activities for assigned research programs and the management and evaluation of grant applications. These positions are located within several Institutes/Centers within the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), in Montgomery County, MD.

Duties

• Supports strategic planning, implementation, and assessment by analyzing scientific literature and programmatic data, identifying research gaps and emerging opportunities, and developing recommendations to advance organizational research priorities.
• Responsible for planning, coordination, and implementation activities for assigned research programs and the management and evaluation of related programmatic activities.
• Coordinates the planning and implementation of scientific projects, meetings, workshops, and working groups; develop agendas and timelines, track action items and deliverables, and identify issues affecting timely completion.
• Assists in planning and execution of analytic research projects and researches the quality of methodologies and measures pertinent to the assessment and summarization of the research findings by grantees and applicants.
• Collaborates with scientific staff and internal and external partners to advance research activities and prepare reports, briefings, presentations, and other materials that communicate findings and recommendations.
• Participates in the development of notices of funding opportunities (NOFO) or requests for proposals (RFP) and highlighted topics in areas of research.
• Assesses program activities, progress, and outcomes; recommend improvements to workflows and processes that strengthen program effectiveness and support organizational goals.
• Uses electronic databases to conduct programmatic analyses and advises program staff on issues related to the program and communicates key issues to program staff.
• Monitors the status of project applications and awards from peer review through post-award administration and produces documents and responses to requests for information required.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Scientific Program Analyst, GS-0601 position, you must possess a Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree with a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. AND To qualify for a Scientific Program Analyst, 0601 at the GS-11 level, you must have at least 1 year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Participating in the planning, organization, and execution of activities that support scientific research and administrative activities; monitoring the status of project applications and awards from peer review through post-award administration; assisting in drafting technical reports, analyzing data from research studies, and publishing research findings; assisting staff with various grants-related administrative activities, and preparing funding plans. OR B. Completed 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or, have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field; OR C. A combination of graduate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. To qualify for a Scientific Program Analyst Analyst, 0601, at the GS-12 level, you must have at least one year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Assessing the implementation or effectiveness of health research programs; collecting and analyzing data on health research outputs or outcomes; summarizing complex information into clear, concise reports or presentations for various audiences (e.g., senior officials, general public); coordinating and facilitating working groups or committees; and contributing to plans or recommendations that help guide decision-making. To qualify for a Scientific Program Analyst Analyst, 0601, at the GS-13 level, you must have at least one year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Conducting epidemiology-related health research; managing and evaluating grant applications; preparing comprehensive reports of study results; and identifying issues and making recommendations for program direction and priorities based on research data and analyses. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13107151

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education. If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education. How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies: Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Reading Comprehension Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. The position advertised in this announcement are covered by the agency's Reemployment Priority List (RPL). RPL candidates will be rated, placed into one of the quality categories below, and referred to the hiring office, once veterans' preference is applied. · Qualified · Well Qualified · Best Qualified. Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS. To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry and substantively exceed the basic qualifications by scoring at least 80 points on the assessment(s) and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and all other requirements. Other Information

This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave. At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: telework compressed schedules, flexible schedules. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration. Visit Help Applying for helpful information on the application process. Military Spouses selected from this announcement will remain in their current duty location (i.e., the official duty station of the military service member. If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: Reasonable Accommodation Information. Veterans' Preference only applies to Schedule A (disability appointment), HHS Reemployment Priority List (RPL) Eligibles, HHS Priority Reemployment List (PRL) Eligibles, and Veterans Recruitment Appointments (if applicable).