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Health Scientist Administrator (Program Officer)

Department Of Health And Human Services
Phoenix, AZ Other
POSTED ON 9/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/25/2026
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 the website for the Office of Extramural Research . EDUCATION: This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education . RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Serve as a Health Scientist Administrator with responsibility in providing scientific leadership and direction for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned biomedical research programs.
  • Utilize scientific knowledge and expertise to plan, advise, direct, and evaluate program activities for a portfolio of research grants, cooperative agreements, and/or contracts.
  • Identify research opportunities, research gaps, emerging scientific areas, and program needs and provide recommendations concerning program direction, priorities, and funding levels.
  • Develop and implement research concepts, initiatives, and funding opportunities to achieve program objectives.
  • Perform scientific and administrative reviews and analyses of applications and proposals from a programmatic viewpoint and provide expert scientific advice concerning proposed and ongoing research.
  • Manage the scientific and technical aspects of grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts; monitor scientific progress and program relevance; and make recommendations regarding continued funding and other program actions.
  • Act as a scientific representative and liaison by coordinating program activities with NIH components and maintaining collaborative relationships with investigators, research institutions, Government agencies, and other organizations.
QUALIFICATIONS: Basic Requirement: In order to qualify for a Health Specialist, GS-0601, position you must have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a Bachelor's degree or graduate/higher level degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. (This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained).

In addition to the Basic Requirement,you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector as described below.

To qualify at the GS-12 level , you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level:
  • Authored a patent, scientific publication, or an internal research report (i.e., within an organization) summarizing analyses and findings;
  • Shared research through posters or oral presentations at scientific events (e.g., conferences, conventions);
  • Communicated within a team to establish a research design, analyze data, and document findings.

To qualify at the GS-13 level , you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level:
  • Authored multiple patents, scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals, or research reports summarizing analyses and findings;
  • Presented at scientific events (e.g., conferences, conventions) engaging in discussions with scientists to share insights, respond to questions, or exchange ideas that advance research;
  • Monitored progress on a research project by coordinating resources and managing timelines;
  • Initiated development and submission or research plans, funding opportunities, proposals, or applications;
  • Evaluated research applications, proposals, or other material (e.g., reports) based on scientific and technical merit.

To qualify at the GS-14 level , you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level:
  • Published as a primary or corresponding (i.e., communicates with editors) author in research publications, book chapters, or other scientific products (e.g., reports summarizing analyses and findings, patents);
  • Served as the lead presenter at scientific events (e.g., conferences, conventions) to advise on progress and emerging scientific direction;
  • Oversaw research projects by coordinating resources and managing timelines;
  • Conceptualized, initiated, and implemented scientific initiatives to enhance research efforts (e.g., multidisciplinary/cross-departmental collaboration);
  • Evaluated research applications, proposals, or other material (e.g., reports) for compliance, relevance, and scientific/technical merit.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer.

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