Job opening: Scientific Program Specialist
Salary: $94 199 - 145 617 per year
Published at: Sep 11 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
If you have experience providing advice and guidance in health science analysis in support of cancer related research programs and operations AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the Coordinating Center for Clinical Trials (CCCT).
Duties
If you are selected at the GS-13 level, you will perform the following duties:
Provide expert advice in health science analysis in support of scientific program planning, management, and evaluation activities.
Analyze the effectiveness of scientific programs and operations in meeting established cancer research goals.
Coordinate data searches through automated systems and provide a wide range of liaison services to support cancer research.
Highlight significant research findings and prepare summary reports, position papers and other documents, based on health science analyses and program evaluation methods.
Provide recommendations and innovative approaches to address programmatic and administrative issues.
Serve as an organizational representative to other offices, divisions, and centers, as well as other NIH institutes.
If you are selected at the GS-12 level, you will essentially perform the same duties as those at the full performance level, described above, however, duties may be less complex and may be performed under closer supervision or with more detailed guidance.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
- Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
- Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
- Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
- Position requires Education (please submit your Transcript).
- This position is telework eligible.
Qualifications
Minimum Education Requirement:
You must possess a Bachelor's or graduate/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 from an accredited body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
Additional Qualifications:
You qualify at the GS-12 level, if you meet the following:
You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: providing scientific support for the planning and management of clinical trials and translational research programs and/or projects; coordinating and maintaining data on cancer research programs; assisting in developing and presenting scientific reports, presentations, and other written materials; AND recommending strategies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of scientific operations.
You qualify at the GS-13 level, if you meet the following:
You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: evaluating the effectiveness of clinical trials and translational research programs and/or projects; synthesizing administrative, technical, and cancer research data into written documents, such as presentations and reports; recommending strategies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of scientific operations; identifying issues and making recommendations impacting cancer research program priorities and direction; AND organizing meetings and workgroups related to cancer genomics research.
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, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12122236
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.
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Contacts
- Address National Institutes of Health
6701 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, MD 20892
US
- Name: Thilibah Guytan
- Phone: 301-402-3692
- Email: [email protected]
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