Scientific Program Manager

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What You Will Do:
We are currently searching for a Scientific Program Manager to support the National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging (NIA). This position is part-time (29 hours/week), on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD.

• Plan, initiate, monitor, and conduct administrative/portfolio analyses to evaluate the effectiveness of the program in meeting established goals.
• Analyze and evaluate, on a quantitative and/or qualitative basis, the effectiveness of programs or operations in meeting established goals, measures, and objectives.
• Provide scientific evaluation and analysis to facilitate management of Programs related to bioinformatics and big data.
• Design and support analysis of questionnaires, surveys, protocols, informed consent documents, training manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and database management systems.
• Perform study design, management, decision making, workgroup material reviews and presentations.
• Attend and participate in multidisciplinary research team meetings and functions.
• Evaluate program activities to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in conducting literature searches and provide summaries of findings as part of preliminary planning for new research activities and directions.
• Work with staff on planning and implementing project-based activities; e.g., workshop planning, resource evaluation, communication strategy, assist with report writing/editing, etc.
• Contribute to the writing and development of executive summaries and reports to share with key partners.
• Coordinates staff responsible for developing, installing, and maintaining scientific programs.
• Work with staff on the development and coordination of scientific initiatives.
• Assists in preparing and developing future strategic plans.
• Prepare, a variety of routine and special reports on the research goals, current activities, accomplishments, and strategic planning efforts.
• Provide analyses of scientific planning, evaluation, and/or policy questions or proposals for consideration by staff.
• Develop and make readily available training materials to increase awareness about the program.
• Collaborate with project lead to assess and make recommendations for appropriate initiatives and strategies to move forward; develop new initiatives.
• Interact with scientists as needed to help overcome technical hurdles or provide additional insights or expertise regarding the preparation of scientific protocols.

What You Will Need:

• Master’s degree in related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience
• Preferred, certification in Public Health

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Research conduct and compliance
• Conduct of clinical research
• Clinical trial and data collection
• Knowledge of NIH grants and funding mechanims
• Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions
• Training, recruitment and retention
• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Statistical Analysis program(s)

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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

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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