Scientific Program Analyst

Guidehouse; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401k Plan

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning Opportunities

Employee Referral

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a Scientific Program Analyst in Rockville, MD to support extramural research operations, policy development, and scientific communications. The role focuses on developing and maintaining websites, SharePoint resources, and training materials for NINDS programs.

You will collaborate with operations teams, review workflows, and prepare presentations for leadership while tracking progress and outcomes for sponsors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required with strong scientific writing skills.
• Minimum 1 year supporting scientific research programs or extramural operations.
• Experience creating SOPs, guidance documents, or training materials.
• Knowledge of NIH grants, funding mechanisms and extramural processes.
• Experience developing and maintaining website content and online resources.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain website content, Teams channels, and SharePoint sites for extramural operations.
• Coordinate meetings and training, maintain resources tracking key issues and actions.
• Prepare SOPs, guidance documents, and training materials for operations.
• Review activities across internal systems to identify issues and improvements.
• Prepare and deliver formal presentations for division leadership.
• Provide progress reports to sponsors and stakeholders.

Skills

Scientific writing

Technical writing

SOP development

NIH grants knowledge

Website content management

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

SharePoint

Drupal

Job description

Job Family:

Data Science & Analysis

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

We are looking for a Scientific Program Analyst to support extramural research operations, policy development, scientific communications, and program improvement initiatives for the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). This is a full-time position located in Rockville, MD.

• Develop and maintain website content, Teams channels, and information databases, including SharePoint sites, for extramural operations.

• Coordinate with extramural operations colleagues to plan and attend meetings and training sessions, maintain centralized resources that track key issues, action items, and extramural updates.

• Prepare standard operating procedures, guidance documents, and training materials for research operations.

• Review extramural activities and workflows across internal and enterprise systems to identify issues and recommend improvements.

• Read, interpret, analyze, and condense material from a variety of sources for presentation.

• Support staff on existing projects and the development, launch, and execution of new project initiatives.

• Prepare and deliver formal presentations for division leadership and other interest groups.

• Provide regular progress reports to sponsors and stakeholders.

• Track and report all aspects of standard operating procedure development, monitor key deliverable dates, and keep all involved parties apprised of progress on integrated tasks and next steps.

• Develop a plan to improve the outreach, education, and interaction strategies of the Branch.

• Organize, develop, and maintain a repository of resources, including PowerPoint presentations, meeting minutes, reports, spreadsheets, and webpages related to extramural operations.

• Work with the Office of Communications and Public Liaison to achieve communications goals.

What You Will Need:

• Master’s degree

• Minimum of ONE (1) year of experience supporting scientific research programs, research administration, or extramural research operations.

• Strong scientific and technical writing skills.

• Experience developing SOPs, guidance documents, training materials, or operational documentation.

• Knowledge of NIH grants, funding mechanisms, and extramural research processes.

• Experience developing and maintaining website content and online resources.

• Experience preparing presentations, reports, and communication materials for leadership audiences.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.

• Ability to organize, track, and manage multiple deliverables and deadlines simultaneously.

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

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Proficiency using SharePoint.

• Familiarity with Drupal or another web content management system.

• Background supporting NIH, HHS, or other federal scientific research organizations.

• Strong plain-language communication and editing skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

• Hands‑on support for research operations, policy implementation, or scientific program administration.

• Ability to facilitate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities.

• Experience with process improvement initiatives and workflow analysis.

The annual salary range for this position is $65,000.00-$108,000.00. 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.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.