Position Objective: Provide services as a Research Analyst in support of the overall functions of National Institutes of Mental Health within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The purpose of this position is to support the office in project coordination and logistics. The contractor will support the office in scientific project analysis and coding. Duties and Responsibilities: + Develops and reviews written materials regarding analytical projects in collaboration with team members. 1 + Manages essential documents and report preparation; ensure that descriptions of methods are complete and accurate, and that graphs, tables, figures and interpretations reflect the results of the analyses in collaboration with teammates from the Reports and Analysis Branch (RAB) of the Office of Science Policy, Planning, and Communications (OSPPC). 2 + Develops timelines in collaboration with other RAB staff, and monitors/updates said timelines; recognizes challenges and recommend their consideration alongside potential solutions. 3 + Discusses and evaluates project plans with RAB staff and NIMH staff requesting the work; collaborates with individuals from different offices and functional areas. + Communicates regarding progress of analytical projects with partners. + Applies internal coding practices in combination with behavioral, psychology, and/or social or biological science knowledge to conduct classification of research projects, including extramural grants, contracts, and intramural research projects. 4 + Assists with ongoing quality assurance processes and communicates discrepancies or data quality issues; protects against inappropriate access pursuant to HHS and NIH Security Protocols, the Privacy Act, among other safeguards. 5 + To ensure timely completion of research project classification, uses available information and data, and coordinates/communicates with Institute staff/colleagues on processes. + Serves as support for the Institute point of contact for agency-wide data collection efforts, responds to requests and communications, provides training or other assistance to Institute staff as needed, and identifies priority topic areas missing subject matter experts. + Collaborates with team members on an annual data analysis and report for the Institute's leadership and program staff regarding agency-wide data collection efforts. + Documentation of methods and decision-making. + Management of essential documents including reports and Standard Operating + Procedures and associated meta-data and data dictionaries. + Excel spreadsheet, Word documents, or other format of data and coding. + PowerPoint presentations and other project documentation. Basic Qualifications: + MS, BA, or BS in Psychology, Biology, life sciences, or a related field. + Experience with the NIH grantmaking process and/or NIH administrative databases a plus. + Knowledge of NIH grants and funding mechanisms. + Skilled with Federal/NIH administrative databases. + Skilled with MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel spreadsheet, Word documents, or other format of data and coding. Minimum Qualifications: + Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail. + Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills. + Strong communication skills, both oral and written. + Strong reasoning skills and exceptional problem-solving abilities. *This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics. This position is contingent upon contract award. **Requisition ID:** 7205