Clinical Research Study Operations Manager
Department of Health and Human Services
Summary
Join one of the 24 Institutes and Centers within the NIH that awards extramural grants! Extramural grants account for approximately 80 percent of NIH’s budget and are awarded to investigators at more than 2,500 universities, medical schools, and other research organizations around the world.
Duties
- Protocol development and adherence, including initiating and implementing overall study protocol.
- Initiating and maintaining overall study operations manual, including soliciting and reviewing written operating procedures.
- Ensuring compliance with regulations and requirements, including writing and updating consent documents as required.
- Ensuring adherence to the protocols by using study oversight authority to inspect or review adherence to outlined policies and procedures.
Education
This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
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Required Documents
Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:
- Required for All Applicants RESUME: Your resume must clearly demonstrate, in two pages or less, how your skills and experiences align with the "Qualifications" section and support your questionnaire responses.
- While cover letters provided with your application will be shared with hiring officials, they will not be used for initial qualification determinations.
- We cannot assume required experience based on your work or academic history.
- If your resume exceeds two pages, only the first two will be reviewed.
- Use a legible font such as Lato, Calibri, Helvetica, or Arial, with 0.5-inch margins.
- Suggested formatting: 14-point for titles and 10-point for body text.
- You may use the USAJOBS Resume Builder or upload your own resume.
- If uploading, ensure it includes all required information and is organized so we can match the following to each position: Job title Employer name Employment dates (MM/DD/YYYY) Hours worked per week (full-time assumed; part-time prorated) Detailed duties, accomplishments, skills, responsibilities, and supervisory details (if applicable) Series and grade or equivalent (for federal positions) If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, you must list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study.
- If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses in your resume.
- Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter.
About this role
The Clinical Research Study Operations Manager position with the Department of Health and Human Services is based in Baltimore, Maryland. Join one of the 24 Institutes and Centers within the NIH that awards extramural grants!. The role pays $111,147 to $158,322 per year.
Day to day, the work involves the core duties of the Clinical Research Study Operations Manager role as detailed in the announcement below. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal administrative work experience this Clinical Research Study Operations Manager position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Clinical Research Study Operations Manager position with the Department of Health and Human Services in Baltimore, Maryland, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
At $111,147 to $158,322 per year, this is a mid-to-senior role where a precisely tailored application matters most. Because it is a supervisory or senior position, expect experienced candidates and a strong emphasis on a documented leadership and performance record. Based in Baltimore, Maryland, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 29, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.
