Position Objective: Provide services as a Scientific Program Manager in support of the overall functions of the OD/OSMO within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Write recommendation memos and other justification documents for scientific staff.

• Collaborate with scientific and administrative leadership on policy interpretation and implementation.

• Develop specialized materials covering highly complex subject matter areas for various purposes and audiences.

• Provide advice and conduct reviews of multiple materials prepared by other NIAID staff.

• Develop scientific and technical materials regarding NIAID research programs and activities as well as scientific accomplishments.

• Perform business analysis of personnel action tracking tools and determine next steps.

• Draft and review award nominations.

• Draft and review memos and other documentation, as needed, in support of Title 42, Title 5, and SBRBPAS recruitments, appointments, conversions, and pay adjustments.

• Manage and review Title 42, Title 5, and SBRBPAS personnel packages to provide quality assurance for recruitments, appointments, conversions, and pay adjustments.

• Draft memos and analyze workforce data in support of special projects.

  Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or related scientific discipline.

• Advanced MS Office application skills.

• Experience supporting Director-level staff.

• Ability to apply scientific expertise and knowledge of biomedical research methods.

  Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Title 42 hiring authorities strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of principles of biomedical research preferred.

• Familiarity with the NIH organizational structure, its goals, objectives, programs, and policies desired.

• 1-2 years of relevant writing and editing experience in a relevant field of science strongly preferred.

• 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

• High degree of initiative and personal judgment.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Demonstrated strong analytical skills and ability to collect, analyze, and present data.

  *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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  GAP Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.

  This position is contingent upon contract award.

Requisition ID: 7162