REQ#: RQ206306Public 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 a Scientific Project Specialist 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). Your team will drive research efforts using nonanimal approaches and other innovative technologies to advance human-centered research across NIH.

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. Success requires proven experience in a dynamic, detail-oriented research environment and the ability to provide responsive, flexible support services. Your team will ensure seamless service delivery in computational approaches, New Approach Methodologies (NAM) development, in vitro systems, artificial intelligence, and more. 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 full logistical, administrative and technical support for events, including preparing agendas and materials, securing travel and lodging arrangements, coordinating registration and participation, and compiling meeting summaries, minutes, and reportsUpload materials to meeting websites and distributing documents to participantsSupport in-person, virtual, and hybrid meetings related to NAMs, including monthly calls, public forums, workgroup meetings, Scientific Advisory Committee, and national/international conferencesTrack member engagement and assist in drafting and finalizing deliverablesEnsure customer satisfaction by providing high quality deliverables and anticipating needs

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

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