Scientific Program Manager (52919)

Position Objective: The Scientific Program Manager will provide support services to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) within the National Institutes of Health.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and document projects from beginning to completion; monitor and report the status of completion, funding and results attained; provide progress reports.
• Perform a variety of quantitative and qualitative assessment and evaluation activities involved in collection, organization, analysis, preparation, processing and reporting of scientific information.
• Collaborate with staff on the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of programs and initiatives in the assigned
• specialty area of research.
• Spearhead compilation, analysis and organization of scientific, program and related information; and develop and/or lead data analysis/ dyadic data analysis.
• Create both internal and external materials in the form of reports, summaries, emails, website content, video scripts, newsletters and social media.
• Plan, initiate, monitor and conduct administrative/portfolio analyses to evaluate the effectiveness of the program in meeting established goals.
• Review and summarize materials and data; gather and coordinate information for review; conduct data entry and file maintenance; edit and/or prepare text, data and charts.
• Prepare for a variety of information exchanges with public and private sector science colleagues working on research, programs, and
• policy related to research program priorities.
• Work with staff on organizing and participating in symposia and discussions with national and international scientific leaders.
• Evaluates current scientific programs and determines if changes need to be made.
• Review short and long range planning proposals to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and mission.
• Evaluate program activities to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement.
• Work with staff on planning and implementing project-based activities; e.g., workshop planning, resource evaluation, communication
• strategy, assist with report writing/editing, etc.
• Contribute to the writing and development of executive summaries and reports to share with key partners.
• Provide advice and consultation to the staff about policy, programs, communications and strategic alliance issues.
• Work with staff on the development and coordination of scientific initiatives.
• Analyzes current policies and procedures and suggests and develops improvements.
• Participate and aid in making recommendations and monitoring implementation to improve management and progress of research managed.
• Develop and update project plans to accurately reflect milestones and resources for assigned or self-initiated projects.
• Provide advice to the team regarding unique conditions and issues which affect scientific and administrative functions.
• Develop communications and outreach strategies for programs in relevant scientific areas; and draft strategic plans, standard operating procedures and guidelines for implementation of programmatic and administrative activities. 5
• Provide scientific and management support to staff on planning and implementation of projects, including setting priorities, managing assigned tasks, monitoring project status, reviewing deliverables, and providing status updates. 4
• Develop and make readily available training materials to increase awareness about the program. 3
• Work with staff on the development and coordination of scientific activities within the initiative. 2
• Perform scientific and administrative reviews and analyses of applications/proposals from a programmatic viewpoint. 1