Scientific Review Officer (Part Time On Call)

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Scientific Review

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Grant Research, Life Science, Project Management, Research Grants, Scientific Reviews

Certifications:

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

GDIT assists federal, state and private grant-funding agencies helping them identify the most promising research projects to fund by conducting a fair and thorough assessment of scientific merit by a panel of expert reviewers.  GDIT has the capability of working with a diverse portfolio of research programs including multiple cancer research areas (e.g.  breast, prostate, lung, kidney), neurosciences (e.g. autism, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, epilepsy) and areas of interest in military health (e.g. traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, psychological health, orthopedics) plus educational research. 

The proper conduct of peer review is the foundation of sound grant funding decisions. We are currently seeking Scientific Review Officers (SROs) to join our team. As an SRO you will work remotely on an intermittent basis, helping identify qualified reviewers who have relevant subject matter expertise. Also, SROs help manage the peer review process so the reviewers consistently apply the program's review criteria to all applications.

To remain in good standing on the team SROs will typically work a minimum of 3-4 Peer Review projects per year. High performers may work on up to 9-10 Peer Review projects. Billable hours for each Peer Review project will vary depending on the size and complexity of the assignment.

SRO positions are home-based with flexible hours but may require travel to peer review meetings as needed (each meeting may require up to a 4-day travel commitment). Candidates should not have a current research grant or be applying for research grants. Suitable candidates for this position include researchers recently retired from an academic and/or government scientific career and current faculty from teaching academic institutions as this is a part time on call position on a long-term basis.

Responsibilities
•    Recruits qualified reviewers regarding the subject matter expertise required by the panel and meet the overall criteria outlined by the client
•    Provides appropriate guidance and instruction to reviewers regarding relevant review policies, guidelines, and criteria, and monitors critiques preparation and submission by reviewers. Monitors conflicts of interest issues
•    Administrates and facilitates peer review meetings following established policies
•    Prepares the documentation outlining the outcomes of the peer review process

Required Qualifications
•    Possess an MD, DVM and/or PhD degree
•    Have 5+ years of work experience after postdoctoral work 
•    Demonstrate outstanding verbal and writing skills and a meticulous attention to detail
•    Show ability to troubleshoot problems and find quick solutions while adhering to established policies
•    Have the flexibility in your overall work schedule to address urgent issues immediately without delays

Desired qualifications
•    Have 10+ years of work experience after postdoctoral work
•    Be a veteran or civilian with prior (not current) experience in a Military Treatment Facility (MTF) or DoD Laboratory
•    Possess clinical work experience

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The likely hourly rate for this position is between $44.39 - $74.14. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

8

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military,