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How much do part time scientific review officer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for part time scientific review officer in the United States is $62,965.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,500.00 and $74,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a part time scientific review officer?

Part time scientific review officers are professionals who assess and manage the scientific and technical review of grant applications, research proposals, or scientific manuscripts on a part-time basis. They typically work for government agencies, academic institutions, or research organizations and are responsible for coordinating peer review panels, evaluating submissions for scientific merit, and ensuring reviews are conducted fairly and efficiently. Their part-time status allows for flexibility, making the role suitable for experts who may have other professional or research commitments. Scientific review officers play a key role in maintaining the quality and integrity of funded research.

What does a part time scientific review officer do?

Part-time Scientific Review Officers often need to balance multiple responsibilities within limited hours, which requires strong organizational skills and proactive communication. They coordinate with reviewers, schedule meetings, and ensure all materials are prepared ahead of deadlines, frequently using virtual collaboration tools. Effective time management and clear communication with both panel members and administrative staff are key to staying on track and maintaining high-quality reviews. Flexibility and the ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities are also essential in this role.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a part time scientific review officer?

To thrive as a Part Time Scientific Review Officer, you need a strong background in scientific research, critical evaluation skills, and typically an advanced degree (PhD or equivalent) in a relevant field. Familiarity with peer review management systems, grant application platforms, and relevant compliance regulations is essential. Excellent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively are standout soft skills for this role. These skills ensure the integrity, fairness, and efficiency of the scientific review process, which is crucial for advancing research funding and scientific progress.

What is the difference between Part Time Scientific Review Officer vs Part Time Scientific Program Analyst?

AspectPart Time Scientific Review OfficerPart Time Scientific Program Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically requires a scientific or healthcare-related degree, often with experience in review processesRequires a scientific or healthcare background, often with analytical or program evaluation skills
Work EnvironmentResearch institutions, government agencies, or nonprofit organizations involved in grant reviewsGovernment agencies, research organizations, or health departments analyzing program data
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed by NIH, NSF, or similar agencies for peer reviewUsed by federal agencies for program evaluation and policy analysis

While both roles require scientific expertise, the Scientific Review Officer primarily manages peer review processes, whereas the Scientific Program Analyst focuses on analyzing and improving research programs. The roles often overlap in scientific background but differ in responsibilities and focus areas.

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Infographic showing various Part Time Scientific Review Officer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,965 per year, or $30.3 per hour.

Decision Review Officer

Chicago, IL • On-site

Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)
Public Administration • 1 - 10 employees
Learn more about Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)external

$118K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

The Rating Quality Review Specialist is an integral part of the RO's quality assurance program, and is a key technical adviser to the Decision Review Officers (DROs) and Rating Veterans Service Representatives (RVSRs), in the Regional Office. The purpose of this position is to measure individual performance quality and identify training needs through the review and assessment of completed claims involving appeals and rating decisions.Qualifications:To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:09/11/2026.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT: As a current Federal, GS employee you must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
  • For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12 level.
  • If you are a current VA employee requesting reassignment or change to lower grade via this vacancy announcement, you must currently hold the GS- 13 or higher and the promotion potential of your current position must be at least None.
The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: You may qualify based on your experience as described below:
GS-13 Grade Level:
  • Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-12). Specialized Experience is defined as work that involves functioning in either a capacity performing training, analyst, or information systems duties of a claim's management process. The experience should be substantive and relevant and may have been gained in the federal, military, or private sector. Examples of specialized experience include, but are not limited to:
    • Conducting reviews to analyze the quality of completed rated cases
    • Conducting evaluations and reviews on a quantitative or qualitative basis of claims development programs and operations to determine the effectiveness in meeting established goals and objectives
    • Preparing or conducting training activities
    • Identifying knowledge/skill gaps and plan training strategies
    • Providing and implementing data for one or more information management systems accurately and timely or providing technical guidance and direction to staff in the daily operation and maintenance of claims management systems.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Full vs. Part-Time Employment: Full-time employment is considered to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience will be credited on a pro-rated basis; when including part-time employment in your resume you must specify the average hours worked per week.
Physical Requirements: The work normally involves mental rather than physical exertion. The work is mostly sedentary. However, there may be some walking, standing, and carrying of light items such as papers, books, claims folders, and files from one desk to another or for returning to storage. Carts are utilized to carry large number of claims folders. This will require the incumbent to push or pull the cart from one area to another.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.Education:Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.Employment Type: OTHER

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