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GAP Solutions, Inc. · 10 hours ago

Scientific Program Manager (Workforce Development)

Rockville, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

GAP Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Scientific Program Manager to support the NIAID Office of Science Management and Operations. The role involves developing strategies for workforce challenges, providing guidance on personnel policies, and preparing complex scientific materials.

Management Consulting

Responsibilities

Write recommendation memos, position descriptions, and other documents for scientific, technical, and administrative staff

Develop strategies to address recruitment, retention, and workforce challenges for mission-critical positions

Provide guidance to senior and program level leadership on personnel policies, procedures, and federal requirements

Track, interpret, and implement new federal directives and executive orders affecting workforce policy and operations

Prepare briefing materials and complex scientific summaries on a broad range of diseases and research areas for various purposes and audiences

Develop scientific and technical materials regarding NIAID research programs, activities, accomplishments, and program priorities

Review, edit, and provide recommendations on materials prepared by other NIAID staff

Develop and deliver training sessions/modules, comprehensive resources, job aids, and other reference materials/tools to support administrative operations and business practices

Draft, review, and provide guidance on award nominations for staff and program recognition

Manage, review, and provide quality assurance for Title 42, Title 5, and SBRBPAS recruitments, appointments, conversions, and pay adjustments packages

Serve as Executive Secretary for senior-level recruitments for extramural divisions and the Office of the Director

Manage and review cases submitted to the NIAID Pay Board (chaired by the NIAID Deputy Director and comprised of NIAID Division Directors/Office Heads)

Support rapid-turnaround analysis and special projects requiring personnel or workforce data

Provide continuous guidance and consultation to managers and leadership throughout personnel processes

Evaluate personnel action tracking systems, databases, and workflows to identify inefficiencies or gaps

Recommend and support modernization, automation, or process-improvement solutions to enhance personnel operations

Qualification

Workforce DevelopmentScientific Program ManagementPersonnel PoliciesFederal RequirementsTraining DevelopmentQuality AssuranceData AnalysisProcess Improvement

Required