Social and Behavioral Scientist Administrator (Scientific Review 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.

Qualifications:

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-12: In addition to the education requirements, to qualify at the GS-12 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 as described below.

• 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.

GS-13: In addition to the education requirements, to qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 as described below.

• 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.

Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12925742

Responsibilities:

As a Social and Behavioral Scientist Administrator (Scientific Review Officer), you will take on a challenging, rewarding role with a direct opportunity to advance the mission of the NIH through stimulating, planning, advising, directing, and evaluating program activities for a portfolio of research projects and programs.

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.htm

These 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.

• Serving as a Social and Behavioral Scientist (SRO) with responsibility in providing policy direction and coordination for the planning and execution of initial scientific and technical review.
• Utilizing scientific knowledge and expertise to perform a variety of management functions associated with the scientific peer review of research and research training support activities and other contract activities.
• Managing the initial scientific and administrative review of grant, program project grant, and training grant applications as well as research project applications submitted in response to requests for applications.
• Appointing and managing review panels, including the identification of reviewers to evaluate all applications and proposals, to assemble a balanced group of experts and consultants.
• Establishing the criteria and standards for the review panel to follow based upon expert knowledge of the relevant scientific fields, program review policies and procedures.
• Providing information to the consultants on each committee assembled as a basis for reviewing and evaluating grant applications, contract proposals; collects and provides essential information for committee members.
• Preparing summary statements of review committee findings and recommendations for use by the advisory committee; attends committee meeting and responds to impromptu questions related to the review of the assigned application.
• Acting as the sole Federal official and agency representative by guiding the activities of a review committee and ensuring continuity in their approach toward evaluating applications, proposals, and adherence to peer review policies and procedures.

Salary : $102,415