Job opening: Scientific Program Specialist
Salary: $99 200 - 153 354 per year
Published at: Feb 09 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
Are you a motivated individual with experience in planning and conducting scientific analytical studies with expertise relating to scientific program planning, management and evaluation activities? If so, consider applying to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) today!
Duties
Participate in planning, designing, and conducting comprehensive analytical studies of the OTE's programs to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations.
Conduct scientific analytical studies related to the various cancer research training and career development programs and activities of the CCT.
Analyze scientific, programmatic, and administrative data to identify trends and accomplishments and make projections.
Participate in NCI-wide initiatives, and serve on committees, task forces, and working groups concerned with research and administrative operations, cancer training and education programs, policy development, and evaluations.
Develop and implement courses, workshops, and training opportunities to prepare a cadre of highly skilled individuals to successfully support and advance the cancer research enterprise.
Attracts, supports, and retains talent from diverse populations to create an intramural culture of inclusion.
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 a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
- Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
- Position requires Education. Please provide transcript.
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 program planning and analysis functions to support postdoctoral training and career development programs; collecting reporting on data and issues pertaining to cancer training and career development programs; assisting in preparing analytical reports and other documents to communicate scientific and programmatic information; and serving on committees and workgroups to support scientific program operations and projects.
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: performing scientific program planning and analysis assignments to support postdoctoral training and career development programs; evaluating the effectiveness of scientific training and career development programs; analyzing and reporting on data and issues pertaining to cancer training and career development programs; preparing analytical reports and other documents to communicate scientific and programmatic information; and representing an organization on committees and workgroups to support program operations and projects.
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/12287178
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 Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892
US
- Name: Trina Schooley
- Phone: 301-841-6359
- Email: [email protected]
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