Summary
We are looking for scientists to provide technical leadership and guidance to serve as Social and Behavioral Scientist Administrator (Scientific Review Officers) (SROs). SROs work in partnership with the scientific community to ensure that NIH identifies the most meritorious science for funding. In addition, at the GS-15 level, SROs fulfill senior responsibilities such as SRO training and development, referral officer, Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) reviewer, etc.
Duties
Assume responsibility for administering the review of applications assigned by the Chief of the Review Branch.
Provide leadership and direction in the review of grants for programs of national and international scope and impact.
Develop recommendations on the formulation and articulation of the NIH business policy, in effectively communicating pertinent aspects of nationally-recognized administrative matters.
Develop policies and plans for strengthening agency and national programs of scientific and public urgency related to the review of various grant applications.
Manage the initial scientific and administrative review of center grant, program project grant, and training grant applications.
Appoint and manage review panels, including identification of qualified reviewers to evaluate all applications and proposals.
Act as a liaison member of review panels and as a participant in national conferences, develop close working relationships with scientists in the field of interest.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies: Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP), you must be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry and substantively exceed the basic qualifications by scoring at least 80 points on the assessment(s) and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and all other requirements.