Job Family:
Research Analyst
Travel Required:
None
Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do:
We are currently searching for a Program Planning, Analysis, and Reporting Support resource to provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD.
- Develop and establish methods, criteria, procedures, and analytical approaches for conducting program studies, evaluations, assessments, portfolio reviews, and other analyses of program operations and activities.
- Collect, validate, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data from a variety of programmatic, administrative, financial, scientific, and operational sources to support program evaluation, planning, and decision-making.
- Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of programs and operations in meeting established goals, objectives, measures, and milestones; identifies significant findings, trends, gaps, risks, and opportunities affecting program performance.
- Develop findings, conclusions, and recommendations based on program analyses and evaluations and advise program officials and management on potential actions to improve program effectiveness, operations, and outcomes.
- Review, monitor, and evaluate financial, narrative, scientific, statistical, and programmatic reports and data to assess program status, performance, resource utilization, and compliance with established program requirements and objectives.
- Prepare and present comprehensive reports, briefings, statistical summaries, status reports, and other analytical products that clearly communicate program activities, findings, progress, issues, and recommendations to management and other stakeholders.
- Evaluate internal processes, procedures, workflows, reporting practices, and management systems and recommend improvements designed to enhance operational efficiency, effectiveness, data quality, transparency, cost effectiveness, and responsible stewardship of resources.
- Develop and recommend new or revised work methods, management processes, procedures, guidelines, and reporting approaches to improve program administration, strengthen program operations, and address identified organizational or operational needs.
- Participate in meetings, conferences, workshops, and other consultations with program officials, management, administrative personnel, scientific and technical subject matter experts, partners, and other stakeholders to obtain and exchange information, present analytical findings and recommendations, resolve issues, and develop alternative courses of action.
- Serve as a point of contact for assigned program analyses, planning activities, reporting requirements, data requests, and related program or science policy initiatives; identifies appropriate sources of information, coordinates with program staff and stakeholders, and resolves administrative and analytical issues necessary to accomplish program requirements.
What You Will Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in information management, computer science, data analytics/AI or similar disciplines.
- At least FOUR (4) years of data analysis related experience.
- Experience performing data analysis, using computer science and AI to process data sets.
- Experience applying qualitative and quantitative analytical data analysis techniques
- Ability to identify and define complex administrative or operational problems and develop sound recommendations.
- Experience implementing improvement initiatives in areas such as improving work methods, procedures, guidelines, workflows, management processes, or organizational structures
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- EIGHT (8) years of experience is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and critical thinking in evaluating information, interpreting guidance, and recommending courses of action.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and written communication skills.
- Working with process improvement or organizational optimization tasks beneficial.
The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
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
