Scientific Program Manager

Job Family:

Program Management (Digital)

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

• Support the NIH Summer Internship Program (40%)
  • Organize and plan the annual summer internship program including recruitment, application, trans-NIH coordination, summer curriculum, etc.
  • Assist, plan, organize, and implement summer Orientations.
  • Evaluate and improve summer intern programs
    
• Support the OITE Educational Advising (50%)
  • Develop and implement (with the Postbac Director and other education advisors) curriculum for pre-professional applications, including but not limited to, understanding the application system and
  • Provide program management for OITE educational advising including, but not limited to:
    • Conduct individual advising meetings with trainees; prepare monthly log of student meetings and outcomes of each meeting
    • Mentor and advise scholars on career and education goals
    • Participate in postbac MCAT Critical and Analytical Skills (CARS) training
    • Assist trainees with developing strategies to apply to professional and/or graduate schools
    • Keep up to date with national trend with educational application and admission trends.
      
• Support OITE (10%)
  • Work with NIH intramural fellows on the process of writing various forms of scientific content, including, but not limited to, research proposals, dissertations, manuscripts, and abstracts.
  • Coach NIH intramural fellows preparing for upcoming scientific presentations, including, but not limited to, group and department meetings, the monthly Postbac Seminar Series, scientific conferences, and dissertation defense presentations.
  • Participate in the Review Teams
  • Work across the OITE to support and plan events such as Postbac Poster Day, Graduate Research Symposium, and more.
  • Support OITE well-being programs
  • Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need:

• Ph.D. in a scientific discipline relevant to biomedical research.
• Minimum of four (4) years of related experience.
• Strong understanding and experience in pre-med advising and pre-grad advising
• Experience or training in teaching and/or mentoring within the scientific disciplines.
• Experience in planning events of all sizes.
• Ability to deliver scientific presentations and write original research manuscripts.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Knowledge of the organizational structure, goals, and operations of NIH intramural training programs.
• Experience teaching and coaching young scientists in scientific communication, both oral and written.
• Experience creating and delivering educational curricula.
• First-hand knowledge of the graduate school application process
• Program management or administrative experience, particularly in an academic or government setting.
• Experience in creating training resources for young scientists.
• Familiarity with software used to facilitate training.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Prior NIH Experience

The annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$141,000.00. 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

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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