Job Family:Data Science & Analysis
Travel Required:None
Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do:We are seeking a Scientific Program Analyst to provide administrative and programmatic support to National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Division of Neuroscience. This role will support timely, accurate, and policy-compliant analysis, reporting, and coordination activities that advance NINDS Division of Neuroscience Research priorities in neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias research. This is a full-time, on-site role in Rockville, MD.
- Provide administrative and programmatic support for NINDS Neurodegeneration Cluster (NDR) activities focused on Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias (ADRD) research.
- Support the development, planning, execution, and coordination of scientific projects and initiatives.
- Track project milestones, action items, deadlines, and maintain project documentation and spreadsheets.
- Conduct literature searches, gather scientific information, and summarize findings from scientific publications and databases.
- Prepare reports, presentations, charts, graphs, briefing materials, and other program-related documents.
- Organize and maintain databases, reference libraries, spreadsheets, and presentation materials.
- Coordinate scientific meetings, workshops, conferences, teleconferences, and related logistics.
- Draft and proofread agendas, meeting minutes, correspondence, reports, and other programmatic communications.
- Communicate with investigators, program staff, and stakeholders to support research and program operations.
- Provide progress updates and support leadership reporting and decision-making activities.
What You Will Need:- Master's degree in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Cognitive Science, Biopsychology, or a related scientific discipline.
- A minimum of ONE (1) year of experience supporting scientific programs, research initiatives, or research administration activities.
- Experience conducting literature reviews and scientific information gathering using research databases.
- Experience preparing scientific reports, presentations, and briefing materials.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Experience developing agendas, reports, meeting materials, and other program documentation.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, track deadlines, and work independently as well as collaboratively.
- Ability to support meeting planning, logistics coordination, and stakeholder engagement activities.
- 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:- Experience supporting NIH, HHS, and/or other Federal research programs.
- Knowledge of neurodegeneration, Alzheimer's disease, or ADRD research programs.
- Experience performing portfolio analysis, research tracking, and program reporting.
- Familiarity with project management tools and tracking systems.
- Experience creating and maintaining databases, reference libraries, or knowledge management resources.
- Experience coordinating scientific workshops, conferences, or advisory committee meetings.
- Experience analyzing scientific progress reports and preparing executive-level presentations.
The annual salary range for this position is $65,000.00-$108,000.00. 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
