Data Scientist (Program Officer)
Department of Health and Human Services
Summary
These positions are located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Division of Cancer Prevention (DCP), Biometry Research Group (BRG). As a Data Scientist you will be responsible for supporting the organization in meeting its strategic goals and in working with investigators to promote and apply computer methods and tools that advance scientific discovery and promote public health.
Duties
- Manage workload and project priorities and ensure timelines are adhered to.
- Direct work so that it remains focused on the research goals.
- Coordinate with higher level management for needed resources.
- Perform scientific and administrative reviews and analysis of applications/proposals from a programmatic viewpoint.
- Consult with and advise grantees/contractors during preparation of applications/proposals and provide guidance on program issues.
- Develop, coordinate, and administer grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts established to fulfill the mission of the Brand and Division.
- Organize and conduct workshops, conferences, symposiums, or similar activities.
- Visit universities, research institutions, commercial organizations, other government agencies, and public and private organizations to promote and explain the objectives of the program.
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. Click here for information on Foreign Education.
Required Documents
- 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.
- We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.
- For resume writing guidance, please visit the following resources: NIH Help Applying, USAJOBS Resource Center, and the USAJOBS Resume Guidance.
- If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, you need to list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study.
- APPLICATION QUESTIONNAIRE: You must submit a completed application questionnaire.
- Unless otherwise stated, we will only use the information above to determine your qualifications.
- Not providing the required information may result in a determination that you do not meet minimum requirements for the position (e.g., an ineligible rating) or a lower rating.
- REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR CAREER TRANSITION CLAIMS Visit our websites to claim selection priority through the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): CTAP: https://jobs.nih.gov/announcement-links/CTAP.htm ICTAP: https://jobs.nih.gov/announcement-links/ictap.htm
- If you do not provide the required information, we will assume you are not eligible or you do not wish to be considered for any preference or eligibility.
- Please do not submit any other supplementary documentation that is not requested of you.
- To protect your personal information, we will only send your resume and cover letter to the selecting official or hiring manager.
About this role
The Data Scientist (Program Officer) position and is based in Montgomery County, Maryland. These positions are located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Division of Cancer Prevention (DCP), Biometry Research Group (BRG).
Day to day, the work involves manage workload and project priorities and ensure timelines are adhered to. 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 engineering experience this Data Scientist (Program Officer) position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Data Scientist (Program Officer) position in Montgomery County, Maryland, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
Competitiveness for this Data Scientist (Program Officer) role depends mainly on how closely applicants match the stated qualifications. Based in Montgomery County, Maryland, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings.
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.
