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Job Family :

Scientific Research & Analysis (Digital)

Travel Required :

None

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do :

​​We are currently searching for a Scientific Program Analyst to assist the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) with their divisional program review activities. The review process aims to assess whether past performance is appropriate for the scientific advancement of the field in the coming decade. The review is meant to aid the Program Division in planning for the future through both self-evaluation and the expert advice of subject matter and other expertise on the Program Division Review Committee. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD.

• Establish and maintain data analytics tools for analysis.

• Develop, update, and maintain information databases (e.g., SharePoint sites) and provide document retrieval support.

• Design, perform and complete research projects, applying scientific knowledge to each project, and provide a detailed summary of goals and scope, milestones, and go/ no-go decisions points.

• Conduct literature searches in PubMed, Web of Science, and other information sources; manage references using bibliographic software.

• Organize and analyze reports in a scientific area as assigned.

• Research and evaluate the operation of the organization's scientific programs by reviewing and proofreading programmatic documents describing scientific and management issues and policies related to their designated program, tracking action items and tasks and requesting information from and providing responses to principal investigators, program staff, and others on scientific and programmatic issues.

• Create scientific search criteria for locating scientific, program and related information on the internet and other means, including literature and database searches.

• Prepare scientific and programmatic presentation materials for use at presentations and meetings.

• Coordinate with strategic project leaders on the logistics annual in-person Committee meetings, monthly teleconferences or videoconferences, and similar meetings.

• Perform logistical planning activities related to various scientific meetings, lectures, workshops including working with staff to identify key issues, providing deadline reminders to Program staff, and drafting, reviewing and proofreading programmatic documents, such as conference agendas, meeting agendas, letters to presenters, etc.

• Plan, organize and participate at a senior level in technical meetings and consultations by giving regular progress reports to sponsor and stakeholders.

• Ensure that all aspects of the programs are tracked and reported, including drafting funding plans, monitoring key milestones and deliverables dates, and ensuring all individuals and partners involved are kept appraised of progress of integrated tasks and next steps.

• Analyze and make recommendations for overall program improvement.

What You Will Need :

• Master’s degree

• At least five (5) years of experience with Program Review or Evaluation may include tasks like leading the development of the working group report or coordinating program review/evaluation reports.

• Proficient in MS Office tools

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• Knowledge of NIH grants and funding mechanisms beneficial

• Strong oral and verbal communication skills

• Ability to develop meeting agendas

• Familiar with project management activities

• Familiarity with using online repositories such as PubMed, EndNote, Scopus, QVR, iSearch, or NIH RePORTER

• Experience with various data analysis tools such as R, SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) or SAS (Statistical Analysis System)

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.