Program Analyst

Responsibilities

• Research and assess the operation of the organization's scientific programs.
• Collaborate with and support program officers on existing projects and/or the development, initiation and execution of new project initiatives.
• Compile and assess program activities to identify challenges and develop recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in conducting literature searches and provide summaries of findings as part of preliminary planning for new research activities and directions.
• Track action items and tasks, provide deadline reminders to Program staff; maintain spreadsheets of relevant information.
• Prepare slide sets on achievements of FIC grantees for scientific and programmatic presentations at conferences and meetings.
• Research, interpret and summarize background materials from a variety of scientific sources.
• Conduct literature searches in PubMed, Web of Science and other information sources; manage references using bibliographic software.
• Conduct search for material for a specific programmatic need, using a NIH and other scientific databases to search for material in many cases.
• Create scientific search criteria for locating scientific, program and related information on the internet and other means, including literature and database searches.
• Compile data and create and prepare graphs, slides and presentations.
• Conduct searches for material for a specific programmatic need and/or presentation; use a database to search for material as necessary.
• Design, develop and maintain databases, Listservs, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations and other computer applications.
• Perform logistical planning of various scientific/grantee meetings, lectures, workshops.
• Perform logistical planning for various scientific meetings, conference calls, symposia, lectures, workshops and special projects.
• Work with staff to identify key issues and track action items and tasks, providing deadline reminders to Program staff and update and maintain spreadsheets of relevant information.
• Develop and prepare various scientific reports.
• Obtain information and data; 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.
• Search scientific, program and related information on the Web and other means; perform literature and database searches.
• Develop periodic and special reports; search records and files, the Internet, background materials and precedent references.
• Provide technical experience and assistance needed to support the administration and monitoring of extramural grants and cooperative agreements.
• Work with program officers to develop and update funding opportunities for career development, research, and training programs.
• Work with program officers to conduct the administrative eligibility review of the applications.
• Monitor and track the status of applications at the following stages: peer review, award issuance, progress reporting, and post-award administration.
• Draft requests for co-funding from other NIH Institutes and Centers.
• Work with staff to draft pay plans for grants that will be funded.
• Plan, organize and coordinate regular meetings with co-funding partners and project scientists involved in cooperative agreement awards.
• Liaise with the NIH Office of the Director for Congressional inquiries, reporting, and justifications related to FIC.
• Attend regular meetings to provide needed information on FIC activities.
• Report back to FIC OD on relevant updates.
• Coordinate with NIH OD, FIC OD, and other FIC divisions to develop language for Congressional justifications.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience conducting literature searches in PubMed, Web of Science and other scientific databases.
• Experience with bibliographic software for managing references.
• Experience designing, developing and maintaining databases, spreadsheets, Listservs, PowerPoint presentations and other computer applications.
• Experience performing logistical planning for scientific meetings, workshops, and events.
• Experience supporting the administration and monitoring of extramural grants and cooperative agreements.
• Strong skills in data compilation, analysis, visualization (graphs, slides), report writing, and summarizing scientific materials.
• Ability to track action items, manage deadlines, and maintain organized records.
• Experience liaising with senior offices for reporting and Congressional justifications.