Data Manager

Overview

We are seeking a Data Manager to support the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH), world renowned National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Bethesda, MD. Our NIAID professional, technical, and scientific support personnel are part of a preeminent team focused on positively impacting millions of lives around the world with groundbreaking research. Candidates will work at a prominent and vibrant NIAID worksite to directly support exciting ongoing research activities as a contractor team member. Accelerate your career and apply below to help us make a difference.

CAMRIS International is a dynamic clinical research and international development firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today’s most effective, evidence-based best practices. Our core practice areas include: clinical research; vaccine research, microbiology and infectious disease research, development and production; biodefense; global health security; and HIV/AIDS programs. 

Our employees enjoy a collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.  

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to the NIAID Office of Research Training and Special Programs (ORTSP) Director and on occasions DEA and NIAID leadership, regarding the funding of NIAID research training programs.
• Utilize statistical methods and data mining tools to assist the ORTSP Director and the research training team members in grant portfolio analysis, funding projections and tracking of funding decisions for training and scientific workforce programs, uncover trends, patterns, and anomalies within the data in order to provide accurate results to ORTSP and the DEA Director and NIAID leadership.
• Perform in-depth analysis of extramural research training grants within NIAID mission areas and relevant outcomes.
• Analyze and curate data from a variety of NIH and NIAID systems, including IMPAC II, RePORTER, WOMBAT, QVR, NPARS, etc. Analyze and evaluate, on a quantitative or qualitative basis, the effectiveness of research training programs in meeting established goals and objectives of the Agency priorities; and analyze and integrate programmatic financial and technical information.
• Collaborate with NIAID OSPIDA in portfolio evaluation and data analysis, historical perspective, and NIAID investment for research training programs compared to other ICs.
• Collaborate with OSPIDA in the development of an ORTSP Dashboard.
• Maintain ORTSP Research Training SharePoint and web contents; ensure web pages are updated with accurate information pertaining to the NIAID research training program.
• Interact with other ICs to discuss scientific programs and activities as needed.
• Conduct in-depth analysis and data mining to provide critical information in response to Congressional/Agency/Leadership inquiries regarding NIAID ORTSP training portfolio.
• Develop comprehensive reports that clearly articulate findings, supported by visualizations and data models and as needed, tailor reports to address specific inquiries from Congress and Agency stakeholders, ORTSP staff, and Leadership ensuring clarity and relevance.
• Conduct comparative analyses to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of NIAID funded training and workforce grants in achieving their objectives aligned with agency priorities.
• Collaborate with other ORTSP staff to integrate work activities and assist in the evaluation of new or enhanced ORTSP programs and initiatives.
• Assist in the evaluation of training future biomedical scientists’ accomplishments, track trainees, and evaluate success of research training grants/programs funded by the NIAID.
• Work closely with the NIAID research training program coordinators and ORTSP scientific program staff to identify and inform applicants and research institutions about NIAID research activities and funding opportunities.
• Assist research training applicants, answering applicants’ calls/emails, Program Officers, GM specialists. Provide assistance with research training inquiries and manage the NIAID AI TRAINING HELPDESK email box to respond to applicants or grantee’s inquiries as needed.
• Work with NIAID research training team to conduct outreach opportunities. Assist/organize programs that will attract and retain interest in the research training grant program.
• Provide technical and programming guidance and direction in research training areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required.
• Minimum of three (3) or more years of related experience.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by a candidate to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Constantly will be required to perform sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Occasionally will be required to perform light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally will be required to push or pull less than 25 pounds, and use both hands.
• Constantly will be required to have clear vision (near and/or far), depth perception, peripheral vision, and/or visual acuity.
• Occasionally will be required to move about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another.
• Constantly will be required to communicate with others to exchange information.
• Constantly will be required to assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Regularly works in an environment free from adverse environmental conditions.

Please submit your resume online at www.CAMRIS.com. CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal, state, or local law.

CAMRIS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for individuals and families, FSAs, HSA, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, legal services, voluntary hospital indemnity, critical illness and accident insurances, EAP, pet insurance, 401(k) with employer match and Roth option, tuition and professional reimbursement, public transportation support in the DMV area, a referral bonus program, vacation with tenure-based increases, PTO, 11 paid holidays, paid bonding leave, and paid supplemental short-term disability.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Public Trust-level background check, a requirement for this position under an active federal contract. The background check process may include, but is not limited to the following: (1) contacting your professional references; (2) verification of previous employment, education and credentials; (3) a criminal background check; (4) use/abuse of federally-controlled substances; and (5) a department of motor vehicle check. Candidates must be prepared to fully-complete any required background check questionnaire during initial onboarding.

Salary : $82,000 - $112,000