Social and Behavioral Scientist Administrator (Program Officer)
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Position ID:
NIH-GR-MP-26-12925729
City:
Montgomery County, Maryland
Date Posted:
2026-04-20
Expiration Time:
2026-04-29
Job Type:
Job Category:
Social Science
Salary:
102415 - 158322 PA
Job Summary
Join one of the 24 Institutes and Centers within the NIH that awards extramural grants! Extramural grants account for approximately 80 percent of NIH's budget and are awarded to investigators at more than 2,500 universities, medical schools, and other research organizations around the world. To learn more about the grants process, types of grant programs, and the peer review process, visit: Office of Extramural Research.
Job Description
Basic Requirements: Applicants for all grades must meet the requirements described in paragraphs A, B or C below: A. have a bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in the behavioral or social sciences, or related disciplines appropriate to this position. OR B. have a combination of education and experience that provided you with the knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. OR C. have four years of appropriate experience demonstrating that you have acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. AND ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENT: Applicants must meet the following requirement: GS-12: In addition to the education requirements, to qualify at the GS-12 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 as described below. Authored a patent, scientific publication, or an internal research report (i.e., within an organization) summarizing analyses and findings; Shared research through posters or oral presentations at scientific events (e.g., conferences, conventions); Communicated within a team to establish a research design, analyze data, and document findings. GS-13: In addition to the education requirements, to qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 as described below. Authored multiple patents, scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals, or research reports summarizing analyses and findings; Presented at scientific events (e.g., conferences, conventions) engaging in discussions with scientists to share insights, respond to questions, or exchange ideas that advance research; Monitored progress on a research project by coordinating resources and managing timelines; Initiated development and submission or research plans, funding opportunities, proposals, or applications; Evaluated research applications, proposals, or other material (e.g., reports) based on scientific and technical merit. 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. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12925729