This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position within the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command is for a Science Officer position in the office of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. Please visit our websites: https://mrdc.health.mil and https://cdmrp.health.mil.

Duties

Serve as a Health Science Manager for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs supporting one or more research programs Provide scientific expertise to actively manage biomedical research grants; cooperative agreements; and contracts; monitor their performance; and recommend budget approval. Review statements of work, assess award packages for completion, and review regulatory documentation Manage the analysis, evaluation, coordination, and follow-up of outcomes from funded projects in cancer, neurological, infectious disease, and/or injury research. Apply knowledge of Department of Defense policies and regulations pertaining to human subjects? protection and animal care Apply knowledge of Department of Defense policies and regulations to assess technologies and their relevance to the activity?s mission with respect to technology transfer and intellectual property of award outcomes. Utilize understanding of the interaction between chemical and physical agents and biological systems to identify the nature of adverse reactions. Coordinate the research administration of complex biomedical research awards/projects under the pressure of tight time frames and rigid deadlines. Assess progress of research awards to ensure adherence to timelines. Evaluate biomedical research awards carried out in extramural and intramural organizations. Apply experience in performing scientific biomedical research inclusive of basic, clinical, applied, and product-oriented efforts to the administration of research awards. Apprise team leads and senior management on the status of extramural and intramural awards. Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team and coordinate with team lead to achieve program goals. Serve as a technical representative during negotiations, advising and assisting a grant and/or contract officer in administering awards. Administer and track research awards in an electronic database and maintain accurate and timely government records. Identify research advancements that may lead to key discoveries, major impacts in the biomedical field, and potential improvements in patient care.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Business travel required up to 25% of the time
• Mission Essential Position
• Financial Disclosure, OGE-450 Required
• Term Position NTE 4 years
• One Year Trial Period Required
• Background Security Investigation Required

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens As of October 1, 2022, the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) consolidated assets and resources within the Defense Health Agency. USAMRDC manages Army biomedical research and development programs and selected Congressional Special Interest programs within the Defense Health Program, including the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). The vision of USAMRDC is to lead the advancement of military medicine. USAMRDC's world-class reputation is the direct result of the outstanding leadership, work ethic, and selfless service of its highly talented workforce. The U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) is participating in an alternative personnel system known as the Personnel Demonstration Project (PDP). The DB-03 payband is equivalent to the GS-13 step 1 to GS-14 step 10 level. In keeping with the Demonstration pay fixing policies, employees earning a salary that falls within this payband equivalent, may not receive an immediate pay increase (promotion) if appointed to this position. Future pay increases within the payband will be accomplished through the pay for performance management system. This is a contingent (TERM) appointment, NTE 4 years. Individuals selected for this term position may be eligible for conversion to career-conditional appointment at a later date. To be converted, the employee must (1) have been selected for the contingent position under competitive procedures, (2) must have served 2 years of substantially continuous service in the contingent appointment, (3) be selected under merit promotion procedures for the permanent position, and (4) have a current rating of "B" or better. Employees hired for more than one year, under the contingent employee appointment authority are given term appointments in the competitive service for no longer than five years. The USAMRDC Commander is authorized to extend a contingent/term appointment one additional year. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Health Science Manager: Degree: Bachelor's or graduate (or higher level) degree with 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 accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. You MUST submit copies of your transcripts supporting your education In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Experience in administering research programs to include reviewing statements of work, assessing award packages for completion, and/or reviewing regulatory documentation in support of organizational and program goals. Experience in leading scientific biomedical research inclusive of basic, clinical, applied, and/or product-oriented efforts and in contributing to the preparation of proposals for biomedical research. Experience in coordinating with team members and utilizing resources to identify research advancements that may lead to key discoveries, major impacts in the biomedical field, and potential improvements in patient care. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (DB-02 / GS-12).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address BB-APF-W03JAA USA MED RESEARCH AND DEV CMD DO NOT MAIL Frederick, MD 21702 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk