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Health Scientist Administrator (Tribal Health Research Strategy Coordinator)

Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
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Summary

Thank you for your interest in this Tribal Health Research Strategy Coordinator position. The National Institute of General Medical Sciences will accept applications through vacancy announcement #s NIH-GR-DE-24-12389184 and NIH-GR-MP-24-12388951 from 05/13/2024 through 05/22/2024 at the links below.

Please click the following links to review and apply:

NIH-GR-DE-24-12389184
NIH-GR-MP-24-12388951

We are not accepting applications through this announcement.

Overview

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Job closed
Posted 05/15/24
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Remote job
Yes
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$143,736 - $191,900 per year

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

Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Promotion potential
15
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Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
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Background check type
Announcement number
NIH-NIGMS-FA-24-12419215
Control number
791591600

This job is open to

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Federal employees - Competitive service

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

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

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Clarification from the agency

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Duties

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As a Senior Program Officer, the Tribal Health Research Strategy Coordinator will be tasked with providing scientific leadership and expert guidance in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of tribal health research funded by NIGMS. Specific duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Serving as the Institute's expert on matters related to tribal health research within the scope of NIGMS, and as a resource for the Director, NIGMS, the Associate Director for Extramural Activities, NIGMS and other senior leadership within the Institute;
  • Serving as a senior-level NIGMS representative in collaborations and initiatives with the NIH Tribal Health Research Office (THRO), the Indian Health Service (IHS), Tribal Nations, Federal and academic partners across the country;
  • Formulating, planning, directing, and evaluating broad NIH-wide or trans-NIGMS program objectives, policies, and activities for a portfolio of tribal health research projects, programs, and other grants/awards including the discovery, development, and evaluation of scientific areas critical for eventual prevention and therapeutic strategies;
  • Advising NIGMS leadership on strategies to address ongoing concerns with tribal communities and to resolve issues of a complex and sensitive nature;
  • Partnering with the NIGMS Division of Data Integration, Modeling and Analytics (DIMA) to prepare responses to Congressional inquiries concerning NIGMS AI/AN research efforts and to urgent inquiries from HHS or other federal agencies, such as the examination of Executive Orders as they apply to tribal governments;
  • Collaborating with the NIGMS Grants Administration Branch (GAB) and other Divisions/Branches to assist grantees navigate and understand requirements and resolve issues related to grants administration within tribes and tribal organizations;
  • Working closely with the Division of Extramural Activities (DEA) and grantee institutions to support audit follow-up responsibilities and manage compliance issues.
Ideal candidates should have experience with tribal health research and managing extramural funds. They should have the ability to formulate ways to improve the research capacity of AI/AN communities. The incumbent will collaborate with the AI/AN tribal community and act as the NIGMS Point of Contact (POC) for the communities in terms of problem-solving, while serving as the focal point for the programmatic and scientific parts of the AI/AN research portfolio.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

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Qualifications

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Education

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Additional information

  • We are not collecting applications through this posting.
  • This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave.
  • A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for prior work experience or active duty uniformed service that otherwise would not be creditable for the purpose of determining his or her annual leave accrual rate. All creditable service must be directly related to the duties of the position being filled and decisions to allow for such credit must be finalized prior to the selectee's entrance on duty. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations.
  • A newly appointed or reappointed individual may receive a recruitment incentive. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations.
  • At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities.
  • A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
  • PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to announcements NIH-GR-DE-24-12389184 and NIH-GR-MP-24-12388951 to receive consideration.
  • If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This information is required annually. For information, visit the NIH Ethics website: https://ethics.od.nih.gov/topics/fd.htm.
  • 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.
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How you will be evaluated

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

See vacancy announcement during the open period for how you will be evaluated.

National Institutes of Health

The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) supports basic research that increases our understanding of biological processes and lays the foundation for advances in disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. NIGMS also supports research in specific clinical areas that affect multiple organ systems. NIGMS is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the principal medical research agency of the federal government and a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

NIGMS is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Health Scientist Administrator (Tribal Health Research Strategy Coordinator) in the Office of the Director (OD). The OD plans, directs, and coordinates the development and progress of NIGMS programs and provides consultative services and research information to other NIH components, federal agencies, and external organizations. As well as serving as a senior-level representative in these collaborations and initiatives, the selected candidate reports directly to the NIGMS Deputy Director and play a crucial role in creating and maintaining research initiatives and collaborations with Tribal Nations, Federal, and academic partners across the country. Our ideal candidate should have experience managing extramural funds and working in a specific scientific field. They should have the ability to formulate ways to improve the research capacity of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities and health inequalities.

Agency contact information

David Wittenberg
Phone
301-451-1828
Email
wittenbergd@mail.nih.gov
Address
National Institutes of Health
6701 Rockledge Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892
US

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