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Health Scientist Administrator (Program Officer & Scientific Review Officer)

Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
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Summary

Thank you for your interest in joining the NIH. We are accepting applications through vacancy announcement below:

The Drug Development Section (DDS) of the Office of Biodefense, Research Resources, and Translational Research (OBRRTR) will accept applications through announcement # NIH-GR-MP-23-12099536 and NIH-GR-DE-23-12097718 from Sept 18 - Sept 27, 2023 at the links below.

NIH-GR-MP-23-12099536

NIH-GR-DE-23-12097718

We are not accepting applications through this announcement.

Overview

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Job closed
Open & closing dates
09/20/2023 to 09/27/2023
Salary
$82,830 to - $183,500 per year

Salary displayed is the absolutely maximum and minimum allowed. Pay will be set using the appropriate locality upon selection.

Pay scale & grade
GS 12 - 14
Locations
many vacancies in the following locations:
Frederick, MD
Montgomery County, MD
Durham, NC
NIH - US Locations,
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—NHGRI, NCI, NIMH, NIA, NINDS and NIEHS are able to pay relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
14
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Announcement number
NIH-GR-FA1-23-12108985
Control number
750093900

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Land and base management

Current or former employees of a base management agency.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Family of overseas employees

Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.

Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.

Clarification from the agency

You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. Foreign nationals or legal permanent residents are not eligible for consideration.

Duties

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Thank you for your interest in this/these position(s). We are accepting applications through vacancy announcement # NIH-GR-MP-23-12099536 and NIH-GR-DE-23-12097718 during the open period for position requirements

The Drug Development Section (DDS) of the Office of Biodefense, Research Resources, and Translational Research (OBRRTR) within the Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (DMID) is seeking to recruit a program officer/health scientist administrator. The mission of the DDS is to promote the development of therapeutics against biodefense pathogens, antimicrobial resistance, emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases including pathogens of pandemic potential. DDS's program officers promote the advancement of therapeutics through Phase 1/2 via contracts with product sponsors and gap-filling preclinical services, facilitating transitions of advanced product development programs to stakeholders.

Strongly preferred is previous experience with drug development for infectious diseases including any of the following: target identification, lead optimization, chemistry manufacturing and controls (CMC), nonclinical studies, pharmacokinetics, drug substance and drug product release assays, GLP toxicology studies, Phase 1 or Phase 2 clinical trials, and IND submissions to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The DDS collaborates extensively within OBRRTR and DMID, with other National Institutes of Health (NIH) Institutes, and with other U.S. government agencies and non-government organizations (e.g., BARDA, BMGF, etc.). Program officers have frequent opportunities to participate in or lead U.S. government interagency working groups.

For additional information, applicants may contact Dr. Richard J. Sciotti at rick.sciotti@nih.gov.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

See vacancy announcement NIH-GR-MP-23-12099536 and NIH-GR-DE-23-12097718during the open period for position requirements

Qualifications

See vacancy announcement NIH-GR-MP-23-12099536 and NIH-GR-DE-23-12097718 during the open period for position requirements

Education

See vacancy announcement NIH-GR-MP-23-12099536 and NIH-GR-DE-23-12097718 during the open period for position requirements

Additional information

  • We are not accepting applications through this posting.
  • To be considered you must apply directly to NIH-GR-MP-23-12099536 and/or NIH-GR-DE-23-12097718
  • This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "nonemergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave.
  • At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities.
  • PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration
  • We may make additional selections for similar positions within the commuting area(s) of the locations listed through this vacancy announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s). Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions.
  • The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
  • The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
  • Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process.
  • Visit our Total Compensation page and this sample for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement, and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

See vacancy announcement NIH-GR-MP-23-12099536 and NIH-GR-DE-23-12097718 during the open period for how you will be evaluated.

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