Scientific Program Analyst

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

About Guidehouse

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