Social and Behavioral Scientist Administrator (Program Officer)

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: Office of Extramural Research. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : As a Behavioral and Social Science Program Officer, you will take on a challenging, rewarding role with a direct opportunity to advance the mission of the NIH through providing advice in program planning, solicitation, and evaluation to perform day-to-day administrative functions related to research grants and interagency agreements supporting research projects in your assigned area.While not required, a post-baccalaureate degree (e.g., Ph.D.) or advanced training in an academic field related to the social or behavioral sciences is preferred. See Qualifications section for position requirements.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: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/oer.htmThese positions are located in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), within multiple Institutes/Centers or the Office of the Director. Manage workload and project priorities and ensure timelines are adhered to. Direct work so that it remains focused on the research goals. Coordinate with higher level management for needed resources. Perform scientific and administrative reviews and analysis of applications/proposals from a programmatic viewpoint. Consult with and advise grantees/contractors during preparation of applications/proposals and provide guidance on program issues. Develop, coordinate, and administer grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts established to fulfill the mission of the Brand and Division. Organize and conduct workshops, conferences, symposiums, or similar activities. Visit universities, research institutions, commercial organizations, other government agencies, and public and private organizations to promote and explain the objectives of the program. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the requirements described in paragraphs A, B or C below: A. have a bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in the behavioral or social sciences, or related disciplines appropriate to this position. OR B. have a combination of education and experience that provided you with the knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. OR C. have four years of appropriate experience demonstrating that you have acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. AND ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENT: Applicants must meet the following requirement: GS-15: In addition to the education requirements, to qualify at the GS-15 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 as described below.(1) Published as primary or corresponding (i.e., communicates with editors) author in peer-reviewed journal articles, books, patents, or scientific reports summarizing analyses and findings that influenced strategic priorities, policies, or research direction.(2) Served as a keynote speaker or panel chair at major scientific events (e.g., international conferences, annual conventions, interdisciplinary symposia) to influence strategic priorities, policies, or research direction.(3) Managed a research program/portfolio, overseeing personnel, policy compliance, and alignment with established scientific priorities.(4) Led scientific teams, collaborative efforts, and scientific initiatives by providing strategic guidance to achieve research goals.(5) Evaluated emerging scientific fields, trends, and research quality to ident

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