Health Scientist Administrator (Program Officer)

National Institutes of Health; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 148,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institutes of Health seeks a Health Scientist Administrator (Program Officer) to manage workloads, priorities, and timelines in support of extramural research programs. This federal role may be location negotiable after selection and offers telework eligibility.

The position requires an education credential and transcripts; eligibility open under the Fed Transition path. Applications close 2026-11-09, with a posted salary range of $147,945 to $197,200 per year.

Qualifications

• Education required; submit transcripts (or list of courses with titles, credits, grades). Official transcripts required later.
• Unofficial transcripts accepted in the application package.

Responsibilities

• Manage workload and project priorities and ensure timelines are adhered to.

Job description

Health Scientist Administrator (Program Officer)

• Hiring Agency: National Institutes of Health
• Department: Department of Health and Human Services
• Location: Location Negotiable After Selection

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 the website for the Office of Extramural Research.

Key Responsibilities

Manage workload and project priorities and ensure timelines are adhered to.

Requirements & 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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $147945 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.