Position Objective: Provide services as a Data Manager in support of the overall functions of the Division of Intramural Research (DIR), Office of the Director (OD) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and coordinating science policy and program planning and evaluation for the Institute, including research agenda development, science priority setting, strategic planning, scientific program assessment, policy research development and coordination, science policy briefings, and special planning efforts on specific research issues or initiatives.

• Develop and coordinate science policy and program plans for a biomedical research organization.

• Administer strategic planning activities for an organization.

• Conduct portfolio analyses to identify research gaps and research effort.

• Plan and evaluate scientific and clinical research programs and initiatives.

• Develop and evaluate program objectives and accomplishments.

• Assess scientific programs and policies for effectiveness in meeting objectives and strategic plans.

• Coordinates the development of slides, charts, and other graphics to be used by the Federal Task Leader.

• Serves as NIH search policy subject matter expert for assigned DIR laboratories and search committees.

• Assists DIR laboratories with preparing national search approval documentation and forwards packages for all levels of approval.

• Coordinate the scheduling of all search committee meetings and candidate interviews, including working with DIR and laboratory staff to identify meeting dates, secure conference rooms, and develop schedules for candidate visits.

• Responsible for receiving, reviewing, and logging all search applications, communicate with applicants to ensure applications are complete, solicits reference letters on behalf of search committees, and send interview invitations and select/non-select communications to applicants.

• Ensure potential conflicts of interest are identified and addressed in a timely manner.

• Attend all meetings to record minutes, ensure adherence to NIH policy, and answer committee questions.

  Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree or 5 years of work experience is equivalent to BS degree.

• Minimum of five (5) years of work experience is required.

• Effective and clear communication skills and the ability to work in a high stress environment.

  Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff.

• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects.

  *This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Requisition ID: 6897