Position Objective: Provide services as a Senior Science Writer in support of the NHLBI Immediate Office of the Director (IOD) and the NHLBI Office of Management (OM) in developing and achieving Institute Director communication goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Independently provide support services to lead presentation content development for the NHLBI Director and lead editorial review with the Assistant Director’s (AD) team in preparation for the NHLBI Director’s internal/external engagements (e.g., Council/BEE, invited talks).
• The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through the performance of support services.
• Lead the development and preparation of NHLBI Director scientific talks and presentations.
• Communicate orally and in writing in a clear, accurate, organized, and concise manner.
• Properly interpret and provide technical advice and timely summaries of relevant scientific information to support IC Director presentation content development.
• Maintain a report matrix that documents the status of each presentation, and an IOD/OM strategic calendar for action and decision-tracking.
• Monitor the status of NHLBI’s agendas to ensure that they are progressing on time and according to plan.
• Facilitate communication among the AD, IOD, OWDS, and appropriate stakeholders by providing information about presentation development and serving as a resource for general inquiries.
• Alert IOD and OM management as accountability reports or deadlines come due.
• Provide documentation evidence of any and/or all work products, including, but not limited to:
  • Work products and documents related to developing and coordinating presentations/talking points; plan, initiate, monitor, and conduct analyses; maintain calendars, Teams site and presentation matrix/tracking sheet.
  • Work products and documents related to presentation content development, including drafts of communication products submitted in accordance with editorial process for edits and revisions as well as final communication products submitted (copy ready). The contractor shall also archive communication products in appropriate Drives, sites, etc.
  • Work products and documents related to identifying changes in program direction and operation; review documentation for compliance; conduct literature reviews and online searches to support presentation content development.
  • Work products and documents related to preparing scientific talks and presentations.
  • Work products and documents related to facilitating communications; preparing meeting materials; participate in the preparation of progress reports and PowerPoint presentations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in a science-related discipline or field or Three (3) years of specialized experience plus a Master’s degree which is equivalent to a Ph.D. or Five (5) years of specialized experience plus a Bachelor’s degree which is equivalent to a Ph.D.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in relevant field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook) and web-based applications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a teamwork mind-set.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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