Scientific Legislative and Policy Analyst - NIH - Bethesda, MD

Company: Kelly Services
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. --Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with the leading medical research center in the world. --We are seeking an individual to work as a Scientific Legislative and--Policy Analyst at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD.--This is a long-term contract position which offers:- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package- Optional health, vision, and dental plans- Vacation leave as well as 10 paid federal holidays and 401K plan. --- Access to NIH's unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiativesTASKS/SERVICES. The contractor shall:--(1) Develop a comprehensive familiarity of the goals, objectives, scope, and activities of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) Division of Data Integration, Modeling, and Analytics (DIMA) and specifically the Data Integration and Dissemination Branch (DIDB).(2) Contribute analytical and support services to the operational/functional areas of DIDB including Legislative and Policy Analysis, Communications, Compliance, Reporting and Organizational Planning, Performance Management, and Enhancement, and Departmental (HHS) and Trans-NIH Activities(3) Conduct research and analysis of congressional, departmental, or other policies or proposed policies to determine their potential impact on NIGMS and/or NIH.(4) Facilitate the robust and timely creation of reports, responses to congressional inquiries, presentations, and data and/or communications (e.g., responses to data calls) necessary to maintain optimal operational compliance with congressional, executive branch, HHS, and/or NIH policies, procedures, and/or guidance.(5) Draft, review, assess, evolve, and/or modify organizational performance goals, objectives, metrics, and measures.(6) Ensure robust and timely compliance with all applicable performance requirements, including laws, regulations, and policies associated with various organizational performance improvement efforts and associated reporting (e.g., GPRA, GPRAMA, OMB Circular A-11, etc.).(7) Actively contribute to successful visualization (e.g., data dashboarding), tracking, and communication/dissemination efforts of the results from these activities (e.g., returns on investments).(8) Track, analyze, and develop a knowledge management structure for reporting and administrative burden in order to reduce duplication of effort and resources, identify opportunities for improvement, and leverage such opportunities. --(9) Participate in and represent DIMA and NIGMS in various working groups, committees, meetings, or other similar venues. --REQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have:--(1) Ph.D. in Health Sciences Policy or a related discipline; three (3) years of specialized experience plus a Master's degree is equivalent to a Ph.D.; five (5) years of specialized experience plus a Bachelor's degree is equivalent to a Ph.D.(2) Minimum of two (2) years of related experience including familiarity with the organizational culture of NIH or other similar scientific organization (e.g., NSF, etc.)(3) Experience working with, assessing, and/or reporting on the organizational and programmatic performance of scientific programs and associated policies--(4) Knowledge of federal grant regulations, planning and performance mechanisms, and related reporting requirements as well as ability to assemble data into assessments, briefing materials, reports, or other communications for senior officials, agency leadership, or congressional offices(5) Familiarity with Congress.gov and NIH tools and databases such as RePORTER, IMPACII, and QVR a plus(6) Strong communications skills, both oral and written.(7) Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.PLEASE APPLY ONLINEWhen you apply, please know a Kelly Government Solutions Recruiter will review your resume and will contact you directly, if your skills and experience match the requirements of this position; a full job description can be made available at that time.--Due to the high volume of inquiries, we regret that we cannot accept phone calls. Even if you aren't contacted for this position, you are still part of our talent network. --All Kelly recruiters have access to your profile, which expands your opportunities even further.As a specialty talent company, Kelly is committed to doing the right thing for our talent and clients. --We stand up for equity, inclusion, fair treatment, and opportunity for all as these build the foundation of our Talent Promise. --With a focus on safety, value, well-being, investment, and opportunity, Kelly's Talent Promise confirms our commitment to those in search of a better way to work and live and to help discover what's next.It is obvious things are different than they were just a few months ago. Kelly is at the forefront of ensuring the safety of our employees in this new working environment. Be well and stay strong.Why Kelly--?Looking to connect with premier government agencies or the top 25 federal government contractors? Kelly Government offers a variety of full-time, project (SOW), seasonal, and surge support opportunities in science, engineering, technical, professional, and administrative support roles. Our experts will find you the opportunity that fits your schedule and interests and handle the details of transferring and processing all levels of security clearances. It's just another way we make the job search work for you.About Kelly--Kelly connects talented people to companies in need of their skills in areas including Science, Engineering, Education, Office, Contact Center, Light Industrial, and more. We're always thinking about what's next in the evolving world of work, and we help people ditch the script on old ways of thinking and embrace the value of all workstyles in the workplace. We directly employ nearly 500,000 people around the world, and we connect thousands more with work through our global network of talent suppliers and partners in our outsourcing and consulting practice. Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, gender identity Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.]]

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