Research Consultant (Part-Time, On-Site)

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Future Need - Actively Interviewing

Are you an experienced Research Consultant with a strong background supporting DoD research and healthcare initiatives? If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where your expertise can influence strategic decisions, drive innovation, and resolve complex scientific and technical challenges, then this is the opportunity for you!

Location: Joint Pathology Center, 606 Stephen Sitter Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Position Description: The Research Consultant provides expert advisory support for Joint Pathology Center (JPC) research programs, tissue repository operations, and education initiatives. This position is part-time.

Minimum/General Experience: 10 years of research experience

Minimum Education: Bachelors' Degree in health informatics, biomedical informatics, engineering, health sciences or related field

Essential Skills/Qualifications:

• Above average experience supporting research programs and compliance activities
• Above average experience creating research documentation (e.g., project plans, projections, portfolios)
• Experience interpreting DoD and federal research policies and regulations
• Experience with policy development
• Experience with Relias workforce management platform
• Knowledge of education program accreditation, readiness, and compliance
• Ability to communicate complex technical and research information to leadership
• Experience supporting a federal agency
• Strong problem solving and analytical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

General Physical Requirements needed to perform the essential functions of this job may vary based on the location of the assignment. 

• Assignment Location - Joint Pathology Center, 606 Stephen Sitter Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. 
• Typing, communicating, repetitive motions. 
• Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting. 
• Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements. 

Security: Active DoD Secret Clearance; Ability to obtain a DoD Clearance as needed

• U.S. Citizenship

DoD Clearance Consists of a review of up to but not limited to:

• Covers 10 year period and in some instances lifetime events
• OPM Security Investigations Index (SII)
• DOD Defense Central Investigations Index (DCII)
• National Agency Check (NAC) records
• FBI name check
• FBI fingerprint check
• Credit report check
• A check of local law enforcement agencies with jurisdiction over the areas where the applicant has lived, worked, or attended school
• Education check- Attendance and Degrees
• Employment verification -may include interviews of supervisors and/or co-workers
• Corroboration of unemployment
• May include reference interviews
• May include interviews of the individual, former spouse (s)
• Confirmation of all residences
• Verification of public record information

Acceptable Credentials

Tasks/activities include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as senior advisor on the development and execution of JPC research programs
• Assists in formulating long-range research strategies and approved protocols
• Reviews and advises on research project plans, priorities, and portfolios
• Interprets and implements DoD and federal research policies and regulations
• Advises on oversight mechanisms to ensure ethical and regulatory compliance
• Supports development of research-related policies and standards
• Assists in resolving complex scientific and technical issues across disciplines
• Disseminates research findings through reports, briefings, and publications
• Advises on modernization and strategic direction of the JPC Tissue Repository
• Assists with policy development, quality oversight, and performance monitoring
• Prepares briefings for DoD and external stakeholders on repository activities
• Assists education programs with accreditation, readiness and compliance
• Advises on DHA education requirements
• Supports Relias administrators and users with system and course issues

Compensation & Benefits: The hourly projected pay rate for this position is $57.90 - $63.41 with consideration being given to various factors including but not limited to qualifications, experience, job responsibilities, and geographic location.

Oxley Enterprises, Inc. offers benefit(s) including:

• 401k plan with various options to select based on your retirement goals.

Oxley Enterprises®, Inc. is a certified service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB), veteran-owned (VOSB), and woman-owned small business (WOSB) that has 26 years of experience building and delivering quality IT systems and programs. Oxley is ranked in the INC 5000 7 times (2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025). Oxley is a 2019 - 2025 Department of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Award Winner. Oxley is Virginia Values Veterans certified.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Salary : $58 - $63