This position is located in the Division of Neuroscience (DON), National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), National Institutes of Health (NIH). The mission of the Division of Neuroscience is to support extramural research aimed at understanding fundamental mechanisms of development, structure and function of the nervous system in health and disease.

Duties

Plan, coordinate, and implement assigned research programs and the management and evaluation of grant applications. Monitor the status of project applications and awards from peer review through post-award administration and produce documents and responses to requests for information required. Coordinate with investigators, institutions, organizations and other government agencies engaged in assigned research activities and related fields and provides assistance to prospective grantees on various grant mechanisms and grant review processes. Communicate with relevant program, review, and grants management staff in support of projects and initiatives. Support the management of research resources, technical administration and programmatic evaluation of funded grants and other activities. Assist program staff with various grants or portfolio-related programmatic and administrative activities, including preparing funding plans.

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 provide transcripts).
• If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency.
• OGE Form 450 information is required annually. For information, visit the NIH Ethics website: https://ethics.od.nih.gov/topics/fd.html.

Qualifications

Basic Education Qualifications: In order to qualify for a Scientific Program Analyst, GS-601, position you must have successfully completed a full 4 year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree 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 accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained). Additional Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-12: In addition, in order to qualify for a Scientific Program 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: monitoring the status of project applications and awards from peer review through post-award administration; carrying out assigned segments of complex studies covering a wide range of research topics; assisting in drafting technical reports, analyzing data from research studies, and publishing research findings; assisting the Project Scientist/Project Officer to support the management of research resources, technical administration and programmatic evaluation of funded grants; and serving as organization representative on various internal and external working groups and committees. To qualify at the GS-13: In addition, in order to qualify for a Scientific Program Analyst, 0601, at the GS-13 level, you must have at least one year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 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. 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/12111778

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: Meghan Bailey
• Email: [email protected]