REQ#: RQ206457Public Trust: MBI (T2) Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by providing services that help the government ensure the well being of U.S. citizens.

Job Description

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as an Executive Assistant on a team delivering administrative, scientific, technical and logistical support to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI). Your team will stand up a new NIH DPCPSI Office of Research Innovation, Validation and Application (ORIVA). Responsibilities include providing comprehensive logistical, executive, and strategic support and coordination for staff to enable utilizing modeling methods such as computational approaches and New Approach Methodologies (NAMs).

GDIT is your place to contribute to challenging health science projects and advance your career. Your work will support and promote NAMs research across NIH and extramural programs. Success requires proven experience in a dynamic, detail-oriented research environment and the ability to provide responsive, flexible support services. Work will be performed in the Durham, North Carolina area.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Be an integral part of a scientific team including researchers, data analysts, programmers, and technologistsProvide logistical and administrative support for executive leadership and senior managementUpload materials to meeting websites and distributing documents to participants

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Required:

BA/BS and 4+ years of professional experience providing comprehensive logistical support for meetings, executive support for leadership, and strategic support and coordination for staffExperience organizing and coordinating events and communicating with stakeholders and participants in a timely and professional mannerExcellent verbal and written communications skills

Preferred:

Experience in NAMs or a related scientific fieldBasic understanding of modeling methods for scientific researchPrevious experience with Health and Human Services (HHS) and/or NIH

Location: Onsite, Located in Durham, NC

Timeline: This is a contingent posting, expected to start in September 2025

Work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerProfessional scientific growth opportunities, including journal subscriptions, conference attendance, and supporting publication journeyCutting-edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.