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Global Research Program Officer

Montgomery County, Maryland, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$168K/yr - $195K/yr

1+ years exp

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking a Global Research Program Officer in the Office of Global Research. This role involves providing expert advice in science management and program oversight, establishing collaborative relationships for global health research, and advising on international relations and policies.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as an expert in science management, program management, resource management, implementation, and oversight; providing expert advice to OGR and NIAID leadership in these areas

Provide authoritative counsel to the OGR leadership on important and highly visible science and business management initiatives, as well as on practical methods and recommendations for implementing the full scope of management functions associated with the OGR Director's position

Establish collaborative and working relationships with representatives/officials of other Government agencies, universities, and other research institutions, professional groups, advocacy groups, voluntary organizations, the pharmaceutical industry, etc. who are involved in global health research programs

Serve as a conduit between NIAID and research programs and opportunities worldwide by identifying and addressing cross-functional programmatic and administrative matters that have a direct and significant impact on research planning and effectiveness of NIAID operations abroad

Advise and support NIAID and its extramural partners on international relations, diplomatic practices, legal and treaty framework agreements, policies that govern international relationships, and other matters of a diplomatic and foreign affairs nature

Promote appropriate global coordination and information sharing, focusing on intercultural understanding and interpersonal relationship building

Ensure activities, initiatives, and programs adhere to individual region/country biomedical research and U.S. Government laws, regulations, and policies

Provide critical review of the content and substance of wide ranch official documents, ensuring all relevant points of view have been sought and all involved relevant organizations have concurred on final documents

Qualification

International biomedical researchProgram managementGlobal partnershipsPolicy analysisStrategic planningInterpersonal skillsCollaboration

Required

U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date

Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)

If selected, you will be tested for illegal drug use; and during employment you will be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug testing. Employment is contingent on a negative drug test result

Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service

Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade

You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1. managing international biomedical research programs and overseas operations, including applying biomedical research operations abroad to ensure compliant, efficient, and cost-effective administrative support for international research activities; 2. establishing, strengthening, and maintaining high-level international partnerships by leveraging key global contacts across foreign governments, research institutions, and multilateral organizations to advance scientific research goals and program objectives; 3. providing expert analysis of global trends, treaties, and foreign policy issues, and applying deep knowledge of U.S. laws and policies related to the development, negotiation, and implementation of international biomedical research programs and agreements; 4. developing and implementing operational, scientific, and programmatic biomedical research strategies, including enhancing processes, preparing operational plans, and formulating recommendations on scientific, administrative, and financial matters to improved program performance; and 5. authoring and delivering program documentation, such as strategic plans, policy guidance, international agreements, partnership frameworks, and analytical reports for senior leadership and external stakeholders

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.