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Guidehouse

Science Writer

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$85K - $141K/yr

This is a full-time, hybrid opportunity in Bethesda, MD. What You Will Do: * Provide support based ... write, and edit recommendation memos and other justification documents for scientific positions.

Guidehouse

Science Writer

Bethesda, MD · Hybrid

$85K - $141K/yr

Thisis a full-time, hybrid opportunity inBethesda,MD. What You Will Do: * Provide support based on ... write, and edit recommendation memos and other justification documents for scientific positions.

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Science Writer

Guidehouse

Bethesda, MD • On-site

$85K - $141K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 20 days ago

Guidehouse rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

37th of 57 rated business consultants

Job description

Job Family:
Technical Documentation & Writers
Travel Required:
None
Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust
We are seeking a Science Writer to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by developing scientific, technical, and policy documentation. The role involves translating complex research into clear, audience-appropriate materials and supporting recommendation memoranda, briefing documents, and Title 42 personnel actions in collaboration with scientific and administrative leadership. This is a full-time, hybrid opportunity in Bethesda, MD.
What You Will Do:
  • Provide support based on an in-depth knowledge of the subject matter, write, and edit recommendation memos and other justification documents for scientific positions.
  • Produce work products articulate, interpret, and explain complex research findings using plain language. The products are typically intended for viewing by general audiences, both scientific and administrative.
  • Assist and collaborate with NIH scientific and administrative leadership on policy interpretation and implementation.
  • Provide work products and documents related to providing recommendations guidance on Title 42 and policies, procedures, and requirements at meetings with senior level and program level managers, and via telephone and email.
  • Provide coverage of case work for Case Development Specialists as needed, such as supporting personnel packages.
  • Prepare a wide variety of briefing materials and complex scientific summaries on a broad range of diseases and research areas.
  • Develop specialized materials such as reports and memos covering highly complex subject matter areas for various purposes and audiences.
  • Provide advice and conduct reviews for accuracy of multiple materials prepared by other division staff.
  • Develop scientific and technical materials regarding research programs and activities as well as scientific accomplishments.
  • Provide support to committee management teams as needed.
  • Perform business analysis of personnel action tracking tools and determine next steps.
  • Identify tools/software to improve operations.
  • Draft and review award nominations and related documents.
  • Draft and review salary benchmarks in support of T42, T38 and SBRS appointments, conversions, and pay adjustments and related documents.
  • Review Livelink workflows to provide quality assurance for appointments, conversions, and pay adjustments.
  • Perform additional project work or duties at the request of task leader.
  • Complete training required by NIH.
  • This position is eligible for onsite, telework, or local remote status within commuting distance of either of the two duty locations with approval from the task leader.

What You Will Need:
  • Master's Degree or higher in a biomedical research field.
  • Minimum four (4) years of writing experience.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience with developing policies and guidelines pertaining.
  • Understanding of various pay models is a plus (T42, T5, T38).
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their public trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred

What Would Be Nice To Have:
  • PhD preferred
  • Experience working at the NIH

The annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$141,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
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 Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities 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.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.
If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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