Science Writer

About the role

We are seeking a Science Writer to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by developing scientific, technical, and policy documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide support based on an in-depth knowledge of the subject matter, write, and edit recommendation memos and other justification documents for scientific positions.
• Produce work products articulate, interpret, and explain complex research findings using plain language. The products are typically intended for viewing by general audiences, both scientific and administrative.
• Afford assistance and collaboration with NIH scientific and administrative leadership on policy interpretation and implementation.
• Provide work products and documents related to providing recommendations guidance on Title 42 and policies, procedures, and requirements at meetings with senior level and program level managers, and via telephone and email.
• Provide coverage of case work for Case Development Specialists as needed, such as supporting personnel packages.
• Prepare a wide variety of briefing materials and complex scientific summaries on a broad range of diseases and research areas.
• Develop specialized materials such as reports and memos covering highly complex subject matter areas for various purposes and audiences.
• Provide advice and conduct reviews for accuracy of multiple materials prepared by other division staff.
• Develop scientific and technical materials regarding research programs and activities as well as scientific accomplishments.
• Provide support to committee management teams as needed.
• Perform business analysis of personnel action tracking tools and determine next steps.
• Identify tools/software to improve operations.
• Draft and review award nominations and related documents.
• Draft and review salary benchmarks in support of T42, T38 and SBRS appointments, conversions, and pay adjustments and related documents.
• Review Livelink workflows to provide quality assurance for appointments, conversions, and pay adjustments.
• Perform additional project work or duties at the request of task leader.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a biomedical research field.
• Minimum four (4) years of writing experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with developing policies and guidelines pertaining.
• Understanding of various pay models is a plus (T42, T5, T38).

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their public trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
• Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

Skills

• PhD preferred.
• Experience working at the NIH.

Benefits

• The annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$141,000.00.
• Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.