Join one of the 24 Institutes and Centers within the NIH that awards extramural grants! Extramural grants account for approximately 80 percent of NIH's budget and are awarded to investigators at more than 2,500 universities, medical schools, and other research organizations around the world. To learn more about the grants process, types of grant programs, and the peer review process, visit the website for the Office of Extramural Research.
Serve as a Health Scientist Administrator with responsibility in providing scientific leadership and direction for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned biomedical research programs. Utilize scientific knowledge and expertise to plan, advise, direct, and evaluate program activities for a portfolio of research grants, cooperative agreements, and/or contracts.
Identify research opportunities, research gaps, emerging scientific areas, and program needs and provide recommendations concerning program direction, priorities, and funding levels. Develop and implement research concepts, initiatives, and funding opportunities to achieve program objectives.
Perform scientific and administrative reviews and analyses of applications and proposals from a programmatic viewpoint and provide expert scientific advice concerning proposed and ongoing research. Manage the scientific and technical aspects of grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts; monitor scientific progress and program relevance; and make recommendations regarding continued funding and other program actions.
Act as a scientific representative and liaison by coordinating program activities with NIH components and maintaining collaborative relationships with investigators, research institutions, Government agencies, and other organizations.
This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.
This position is with National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $89508 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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