This position is located in the Office of Research Training and Special Programs (ORTSP), Division of Extramural Activities (DEA), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Duties

Provide leadership in the development and implementation of research training program activities, initiatives, and strategic planning. Participate in the development of new funding programs and initiatives for research training, including the introduction of new funding mechanisms. Oversee and manage all aspects of the extramural training, career development, fellowship, and loan repayment programs at NIAID. Develop Funding Opportunity Announcements including Requests for Applications (including PARs) and Program Announcements (PAs), for research training grants, fellowships, career development grants, and loan repayment awards. Represent NIAID at meetings, conferences, workshops, and symposia, and participate in national and international conferences on matters relating to NIAID research training, career development, fellowship, and loan repayment activities. Serve as the first-level supervisor of a subordinate staff. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates; set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedule for completion of work.

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 (You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts).

Qualifications

To qualify for the Supervisory Health Scientist administrator GS-601-14 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: Education requirement: You must possess 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 this 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). And Additional requirement: 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. A. Direct/Independent Research Qualifying Experience: Applicants must meet all experience requirements in this section. 1. Directing at least two concurrent health related research projects (e.g., R01 grant, R01 equivalent grant or contract, or comparable project) with separate staff and budgets; 2. Experience demonstrating extensive scientific expertise by providing leadership, guidance, and direction to researchers; 3. Coordinating committee and teaching activities and organizing and presenting sessions at national scientific meetings/conferences; and, 4. Serving as an appointed member of a scientific peer review panel or editorial board, or similar private sector leadership position. Typically, qualifying positions include principal investigator (or equivalent), Associate Professor, Professor, Project Manager, Senior Research Scientist, Section Chief. B. Research Administration/Extramural Qualifying Experience: Applicants must meet at least three (3) experience requirements in this section. 1. Organize and conduct 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; 2. Evaluate 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; 3. Recommend funding plans for initiatives and/or establish the criteria and standards for a review panel; 4. Manage the initial scientific and administrative review of grant applications and/or center grant, program project grant, and training grant applications; 5. Appoint and manage review panels to include identifying qualified expert Reviewers; Establish 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. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application.? We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12442763

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 Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Cathy Richardson
• Phone: 301-402-2381
• Email: [email protected]