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Duties

This announcement will be used to fill the following positions within the NIH: As a Health Scientist Administrator (Program Officer), you will perform the following tasks: Perform scientific and administrative reviews and analyses of applications/proposals from a programmatic viewpoint. Consult with and advise grantees/contractors during preparation of applications/proposals and provide guidance on program issues. Develop, coordinate and administer grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts established to fulfill the mission of the Branch and Division. Visit universities, research institutions, commercial organizations, other government agencies, entrepreneur/innovation centers, and public and private organizations to promote and explain the objectives of the program. As a Health Scientist Administrator (Scientific Review Officer), you will perform the following tasks: Provide policy direction and coordination for the planning and execution of initial scientific and technical review conducted within the Institute or Center. Utilize scientific knowledge and expertise to perform a variety of management functions associated with the scientific peer review of IC research, research training support activities and other contract activities. Manage the initial scientific and administrative review of grant, program project grant, and training grant applications as well as research project applications submitted in response to requests for applications. Appoint and manage review panels, including the identification of qualified reviewers to evaluate all applications and proposals and make any recommendations from IC and NIH program officials, to assemble a balanced group of experts and consultants. Act as the sole Federal official and agency representative by guiding the activities of a review committee and ensuring continuity in their approach toward evaluating applications, proposals, and adherence to peer review policies and procedures.

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Education Requirements: Successful completion of 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 accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained). Requirements for Applicants to the GS-12 level: In addition to the education requirements, to qualify at the GS-12 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector. This experience must meet either the Direct/Independent Research or the Research Administration/Extramural sections below. Direct/Independent Research Qualifying Experience Applicants must meet all experience requirements in this section. independent health-related research, as evidenced by the development of research projects that are competitively or internally funded; primary authorship of one of the following: a) internal (i.e., within the company or organization) research report, b) patent, or c) research publication in peer reviewed journal; and responsibility for significant aspects of a laboratory/research unit (e.g., establishing processes and procedures, ensuring regulatory/legal compliance, monitoring budgets). Typical qualifying positions include Instructor, Assistant Professor, Adjunct Professor, Staff Fellow, Senior Staff Fellow, Research Associate, and Research Scientist. OR Research Administration/Extramural Qualifying Experience Applicants must meet all experience requirements in this section. reviewed grant applications, contract proposals, or other research-related works and materials for compliance with requirements and appropriateness; applied scientific knowledge to place the proposed research project in its relation to the current state of research being done in the subject matter area and the organization's priorities; and responded to issues and concerns about specific applications or proposals pertaining to assigned program areas. Requirements for Applicants to the GS-13 level: In addition to the education requirements, to qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector. This experience must meet either the Direct/Independent Research or the Research Administration/Extramural sections below. Direct/Independent Research Qualifying Experience Applicants must meet all experience requirements in this section. management of independent health-related research projects (e.g., R01 grant, R01 equivalent grant or contract, or comparable project) with a defined budget and staff; supervised or led graduate researchers/technicians; served as primary or corresponding author on publications in refereed journals, presenting published work to scientific organizations, and/or teaching graduate-level courses in biomedical or health-related disciplines; and served as a reviewer on peer-reviewed panels or journals. Typical qualifying positions include principal investigator (or equivalent), Assistant or Associate Professor, Project Manager, Senior Research Scientist, Section Chief. OR Research Administration/Extramural Qualifying Experience Applicants must meet at least three (3) experience requirements in this section. summarized the results of the scientific or technical merit review of grant applications or contract proposals; assessed the scientific and/or technical progress of awarded grants and/or contracts to determine effectiveness of support and achievement of objectives; evaluated assigned program portfolios to identify new concepts, programs, or initiatives to support program planning and administrative functioning in relation to an organization's priorities; formulated and developed new Funding Opportunity Announcements or Program Announcements (e.g., RFAs, RFPs, or a combination of these) to achieve objectives; administered the review of grant applications, contract proposals, research project applications or research reports submitted in response to requests for applications, multicenter clinical trial applications, and contract proposals. Requirements for Applicants to the GS-14 level: In addition to the education requirements, to qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector. This experience must meet either the Direct/Independent Research or the Research Administration/Extramural sections below. Direct/Independent Research Qualifying Experience Applicants must meet all experience requirements in this section directing at least two health-related research projects (e.g., R01 grant, R01 equivalent grant or contract, or comparable project) with separate staff and budgets. experience demonstrating extensive scientific expertise by providing leadership, guidance, and direction to researchers; coordinating committee and teaching activities and organizing and presenting sessions at national scientific meetings/conferences; and serving as an appointed member of a scientific peer review panel or editorial board, or similar private sector leadership position. Typical qualifying positions include principal investigator (or equivalent), Associate Professor, Professor, Project Manager, Senior Research Scientist, Section Chief. OR Research Administration/Extramural Qualifying Experience Applicants must meet at least three (3) experience requirements in this section. organized and conducted workshops, conferences, symposia, or similar activities to foster the aims of the program, to facilitate communication among investigators, or to advise on the status of progress and emerging directions of research in the assigned program area; evaluated program activities for a portfolio of research projects, research programs, other grants/awards, cooperative agreements, and/or contracts in the assigned program area to support an organization's program planning and priority setting; recommended funding plans for initiatives and/or establish the criteria and standards for a review panel; managed the initial scientific and administrative review of grant applications and/or center grant, program project grant, and training grant applications; appointed and managed review panels to include identifying qualified expert Reviewers; established the evaluation criteria used to assess all applications and proposals. 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/12242199

Education

Basic Education Requirements:

Applicants for all grades must be U.S. Citizens and must meet the requirement described below:

To meet the basic requirements of the position, you must possess a bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in 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.

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 Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Melissa Roby
• Email: [email protected]