Duties

The incumbent is responsible for a broad range of activities related to development, monitoring, and oversight of the technical and programmatic aspects of contracts for clinical research support and management services. in furtherance of these requirements, the incumbent performs task and assignments that typically include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

• Coordinate and implement large-scale projects that are typically broad in scope and complex and undefined in nature;
• Coordinate with scientific programs to support an safeguard the Division's board range of domestic and international and network and non-network clinical studies while ensuring efficient and equitable distribution of resources support;
• Develop and maintain a system for internal controls for project activities including evaluation of task requests for cost, schedule, and quality requirements;
• Work cooperative with contracts officers to provide oversight of and guidance to contractors to deliver quality service according to government milestones;
• Provide comprehensive analysis of methods to be used, resources required, interagency coordination matters, and milestones;
• Extensive expert professional experience and knowledge in the management and conduct of clinical trials and the management of contracts for provision of clinical trial support and oversight services;
• Independently plan, schedule, and carry out the work, and is delegated and exercise broad discretion and judgement in determining the scope of the work.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• Position requires Education (You are strongly encouraged to submit transcripts).

Qualifications

You qualify for a Health Scientist at the GS-13 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements:

Education Requirement:
You must possess 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 this 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).

AND
Additional Experience:
You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: developing, monitoring, and overseeing projects for clinical research support and management; providing technical surveillance and administration of contract research support services; coordinating clinical research programs and support services with other staff and organizations; and providing guidance and recommendations for the delivery of infrastructure support services and contracts.

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.

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.

Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11769926

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.

Additional information

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application .

• Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine. Employees providing healthcare or services in support of healthcare (Healthcare Workforce) may be required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine because they are expected to perform duties that put them in contact or potential contact with patients. We may request COVID-19 vaccination, and other vaccination documentation from Healthcare Workforce personnel at any point during the onboarding process or at any time during your employment with NIH.

• This position is designated as a " non-emergency/teleworker " position and the selected candidate will be considered a " non-emergency/teleworker " employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave.
• A one-year trial/probationary period may be required upon selection/ placement.

• If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This information is required annually. For information, visit the NIH Ethics website: https://ethics.od.nih.gov/topics/fd.html .

• PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration.
• Veterans' Preference applies only to Schedule A (disability appointment) and Veterans Recruitment Appointments (if applicable).
• The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program ( E-Verify ). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
• The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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