ICON Government and Public Health Solutions (IGP) is seeking a Peer Review Specialist to join our team to support the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
Responsibilities:
Identify all personnel participating on a grant application/contract proposal and documenting their scientific and administrative roles to enable the SRO to manage scientific conflict of interest.
Create, collate, and organize scientific expertise datasets on peer reviewers for review assignment actions by the SRO.
Conduct similarity searches in the Information for Management, Planning, Analysis, and Coordination (IMPAC) II system to develop a preliminary list of potential subject matter experts for a given scientific area to serve on a peer review panel for consideration by the SRO.
Update the Research Initiative Management System (RIMS).
Coordinate the completion of pre-review and post-review conflict of interest certifications of NIH staff in attendance at a peer review meetings.
Assist SRO in the conduct of the reviewer meeting, by documenting the outcome of peer review meetings and disseminates results to NIH stakeholders and grant applicants within one business day after the completion of a peer review meeting.
Compile key meeting documents for archival purposes to maintain compliance with the NIH and Review Program’s peer review meeting document archival policy.
Develop critique template/Technical Evaluation Score Sheet (TESS) for use by the NIH peer review panel members to develop written scientific and technical evaluations for assigned grant applications/contract proposals.
Download, process, and verify data from grant applications/contract proposals into a peer review data analysis and management system (Scientific Review Data Management System [SRDMS], Reviewer Recruitment Module, or equivalent).
Compile scientific peer review meeting roster, verify for accuracy, take corrective actions where necessary, and disseminate this information to IC stakeholders (Program Staff, DEA, Budget Office, IC-OD etc.) by timely issuance of memoranda on behalf of the SRO.
On behalf of the SRO, coordinate contractual agreements for meeting space, sleeping rooms, and audio-video facilities for off-site, face-to-face peer review meetings.
Ensure compliance with the travel expenses reimbursement policies for federal employees serving on a scientific peer review panel and serve as a point-of-contact to troubleshoot travel plans and reimbursement of allowable peer review meeting expenses for panel members.
Develop a report for honoraria payments to the NIH peer review panel members for approval by the SRO.
Analyze administrative data from applications/proposals.
Identify and develop a thorough understanding of the critical administrative elements of the assigned FOA such as page limits, budget caps, mandatory elements, special attachments, period of performance, letters of support, renewal and resubmission permissions, etc. for the submission of a grant application/contract proposal.
Review grant applications/contract proposals for adherence to the critical requirements listed in the FOA and applicable NIH peer review policies on page limits, biosketch format, font and spacing requirements, cover letter, appendix material, etc.
Identify administrative non-compliant grant applications/contract proposals, develop documentation for action on these grant applications/contract proposals and presents findings to the SRO for further action.
Coordinate activities for the return of non-compliant grant applications with IC Referral staff.
Identify grant applications/contract proposals for which Letters of Intent were received by the NIH and collect data on grant applications/contract proposals that are being submitted without a prior Letter of Intent.
Monitor the status of grant application/contract proposal processing and receipt by the IC Review Program.
Provide administrative support to the branch as needed and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education:
Relevant biomedical degree, preferably a MS, or BS with a few years of experience in a lab, medical setting, or scientific administration.
If the candidate has a BS in Biology, s/he should demonstrate they have taken relevant coursework such as microbiology, immunology, parasitology, virology, and/or genetics to be considered qualified for the position.
Experience:
Experience with federal grant applications and contract proposals, and adhering to FOA requirements, in a program support capacity.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff.
Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
The more relevant degrees include medical technology, biomedical health sciences, translational microbiology, immunology, biotechnology, etc the better (preferred)
Must be a US Citizen
Ability to obtain a Level 5: Public Trust
Location: Rockville, MD (sponsor)
*Contingent upon contract award*
Why ICON?
Our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career – both now, and into the future.
Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.
ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know.
Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
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