Program Specialist

This position is located in the Office of the Director, National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). The Office of the Director oversees general operations, administration and communications for NHGRI. This office provides overall leadership; sets policies; develops scientific, fiscal and management strategies; assists in governing the ethical behavior of its employees and coordinates genomic research for the NIH with other federal, private and international programs.

Develop and implement comprehensive plans and strategies for the internal and external integration of day-to-day and long-range projects, actions and activities. Analyze and evaluate, on a quantitative or qualitative basis, the effectiveness of programs or operations in meeting established goals and objectives and analyze program performance data to identify issues and make recommendations for improvement. Extrapolate from existing methods and procedures to future requirements in developing timely and executable plans of action and to provide recommendations and advice.

Actions may cross multi-functional and/or organizational lines, and may require extensive coordination. Plan and develop, maintain, and monitor integrated reporting systems and communicate information to management for the effective evaluation of program operations and performance. Research and/or analyze unstable or complex program issues. Participate in inter- and/or intra-agency meetings and obtain cooperation and agreement on program or administrative issues. Develop recommendations and policies and prepare and issue procedures and guidelines for implementation of program or administrative policies, delegations, and requirements.

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule

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NHGRI (National Human Genome Research Institute)