Program Specialist

Job Family:

Administrative Services (Digital)

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

We are searching for a Program Specialist to support the Office of Human Subjects Research Protections (OHSRP), Office of Intramural Research (OIR), Office of the Director (OD), National Institutes of Health (NIH). This is a Part-Time Hybrid position located in Bethesda, MD.

What You Will Do:

• Manage and plan travel for directors in OHSRP, and staff members.
• Provide solutions to questions and concerns regarding travel and lodging logistics.
• Manage government furnished property for staff and work with IT when technical issues arise.
• Process license reimbursement packages for OHSRP staff.
• Update/maintain calendars for Director of OHSRP and Director of IRB Operations, and assist with scheduling for other directors.
• Update/maintain shared calendars for use of entire office.
• Answer OHSRP phone lines and direct callers to appropriate team/person. Have knowledge of OHSRP programs and initiatives to be able to answer questions independently.
• Place orders in POTS and do receiving.
• Maintain and utilize various administrative databases, such as Sunflower and ITAS.
• Onboard and offboard OHSRP staff.
• Organize OHSRP in person meetings.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience
• Has an interest in human subjects research protections.
• Knowledge of NIH travel and administrative systems.
• Experience managing a calendar.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.
• Must be a team player and flexible in duties and tasks assigned.
• Must have resilient personality with strong social skills to deal effectively and persuasively with all levels of the organization.
• Must have flexibility to be able to work less or more hours within a given week, depending on need.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Minimum of one (1) years of NIH related experience.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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