Scientific Program Analyst

National Institutes of Health; Maryland; Remote; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

National Institutes of Health in Montgomery County, MD, seeks motivated Scientific Program Analysts to plan, coordinate, and implement activities for assigned research programs and to manage grant applications. The position is within several Institutes/Centers under NIH, in the Department of Health and Human Services. The posted pay range is $85,447 – $158,322/yr.

This role is eligible for telework. Applications close on 2026-11-13.

Qualifications

• This position has an education requirement. You are encouraged to submit transcripts.
• Unofficial transcripts accepted in application packages; official transcripts required from all selectees prior to offer.

Responsibilities

• Supports planning, coordination, and implementation for assigned research programs.
• Manages and evaluates grant applications and analyzes scientific literature and programmatic data to identify research gaps and opportunities.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: National Institutes of Health
• Department: Department of Health and Human Services

NIH is seeking motivated Scientific Program Analysts responsible for planning, coordination, and implementation activities for assigned research programs and the management and evaluation of grant applications. These positions are located within several Institutes/Centers within the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), in Montgomery County, MD.

Key Responsibilities

Supports strategic planning, implementation, and assessment by analyzing scientific literature and programmatic data, identifying research gaps and emerging opportunities, and developing recommendations to advance organizational research priorities.

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.

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, 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 packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

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 $85447 – $158322/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 2026-11-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

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