The position is in the Division of Extramural Activities (DEA). The DEA provides guidance on policy and procedures related to extramural activities including research training and career development programs; initial scientific peer review of applications assigned to the institute, and the award and management of all NIDCR extramural grants. The DEA also manages the institute's National Advisory Council and performs analyses and reports on the institute's grant programs.

Duties

If you are selected for this position, you will perform the following duties: Responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing activities for assigned research programs and the management and evaluation of grant applications. Review data and progress reports, and implements corrective actions needed to achieve adequate research progress. Participate in the development of Program Announcements, Requests for Applications, and Requests for Proposals in areas of research. Plan and execute analytic research projects and researches the quality of methodologies and measures pertinent to the assessment and summarization of the health status of Americans. Monitor the status of project applications and awards from peer review through post-award administration and produces documents and responses to requests for information required. Coordinate with investigators, organizations and other government agencies engaged in assigned research activities and related fields and provides assistance to prospective grantees on various grant mechanisms and grant review processes. Identify inadequacies and inconsistencies in data and inform higher-level specialists data issues. Provide technical assistance to lower graded professionals on the use of complex statistical and epidemiologic techniques.

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.
• A Financial Disclosure is required (OGE-450).
• This position has a positive education requirement. Please submit transcripts with your application.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-13 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: Education: You must have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to 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 the 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 Qualifications: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: planning, coordinating and implementing activities for epidemiology-related research programs; conducting initial scientific and administrative review of program project grant and training grant applications; assisting staff with grant related administrative activities including preparing funding plans and evaluating progress reports for funded projects; carrying out segments of complex studies covering a wide range of health topics. 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/12380482

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: Nichole Tedesco
• Phone: (301) 827-1925
• Email: [email protected]