REQ#: RQ206459Public 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 /Technical Editor 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 scientific research and writing to support New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and modeling methods.

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 the scientific team including researchers, data analysts, programmers, and technologistsScientific writing and compilation of large project documents and comprehensive reports (e.g., summary report for each validation or test method nomination project)Complete forms, maintain up-to-date documentation, and various other research correspondence as requiredAbility to research and collect data through scientific experiments, techniques, and procedures, library research, or through other means for research projectsAssist with preparation for presentations and written published articlesEnsure customer satisfaction by providing high quality deliverables and anticipating needs

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Required:

MA/MS in a related field with 2+ years of experience in scientific and technical writing and in leading the development of various forms of correspondence, preferably as editor of large project documents and comprehensive reportsCapable of fundamental programming for data analysis, survey data analysis, and data managementProviding quality assurance on deliverables and timely deliveryExcellent verbal and written communications skills

Preferred:

Experience in NAMs or a related scientific fieldExperience with CLIA SOP and regulatory science documentationPrevious 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