Scientific Project Specialist

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

MBI (T2)

Job Family:

SCA

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Leadership, Meeting Organization, Planning

Certifications:

None

Experience:

4 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

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 technologists
• Provide 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 reports
• Upload materials to meeting websites and distributing documents to participants
• Support in-person, virtual, and hybrid meetings related to NAMs, including monthly calls, public forums, workgroup meetings, Scientific Advisory Committee, and national/international conferences
• Track member engagement and assist in drafting and finalizing deliverables
• Ensure 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 staff
• Experience organizing and coordinating events and communicating with stakeholders and participants in a timely and professional manner
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Preferred:

• Experience in NAMs or a related scientific field
• Basic understanding of modeling methods for scientific research
• Previous 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 match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional scientific growth opportunities, including journal subscriptions, conference attendance, and supporting publication journey
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $124,950 - $169,050. 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:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA NC Raleigh

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees include