The Division of Intramural Research Program (DIR) at the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) conducts basic, clinical, and translational research focusing on the role of the brain in perceiving, modifying, and managing pain. Research projects include investigating the role of the brain in pain processing and control, and how factors such as emotion, attention, environment, and genetics affect pain perception.

Duties

Key advisor on sensitive, high priority issues and projects requiring institute-wide and interdepartmental coordination. Manage staff actions, determine status, prioritize events, and provide comprehensive status briefs to the Scientific Director and Lab Chiefs. Prepare staff documents to support a variety of taskings for the Scientific Director received from senior officials within and outside of NIH. Ensure that programs, projects and policies get completed in a timely manner that is consistent with strategic plans, goals, and objectives. Assist in the coordination, integration, and articulation of long-range scientific goals and strategies for the program. Coordinate and present researched alternatives to the Scientific Director.

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.)
• This position has a positive education requirement. Please provide a copy of your transcripts.
• 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.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-14 level, if you meet both of the following qualification requirements: Minimum Education: In order to qualify for a Supervisory 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. In addition, in order to qualify for the Supervisory Scientific Program Analyst at the GS-14 level, you must: Demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal Government, performing the following types of tasks: applying analytical methods to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of scientific and administrative programs; evaluating the impact of administrative laws, policies, regulations and precedents on scientific programs; assist in the administrative review process for developing and disseminating scientific and administrative policy and procedures. 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. 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. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12155431

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.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Dr Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Aracely Flores
• Email: [email protected]