Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with one of the most prestigious research organizations in the world. We are currently seeking a **Scientific Program Analyst** with the National Institutes of Health in **Bethesda, MD** This is a long-term contract position which offers: + Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package + Optional health, vision, and dental plans + Paid leave (min 120 hours; prorated for part-time position) as well as 11 paid federal holidays and 401K plan. + Access to NIH’s unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives. + Learn more about what Kelly can do for you at https://government.kellyservices.us/ **TASKS** . The contractor shall: 1. Independently or as part of a team prepare and present comprehensive program reviews to include recommendations on curtailing or expanding programs and program effectiveness. 2. Assist with projects with other internal and external VRC organizations. 3. Collect and compile qualitative and quantitative information and data for use in program decisions. Research and prepare responses to ad-hoc or recurring inquiries received in writing or telephonically (e.g., Congressional briefing materials and responses.) 4. Interpret administrative policies, assist with providing advice to management on related matters. 5. Assist staff with providing broad design, production, and photography services, including development of publications and of marketing materials and signage for VRC events; advertising and outside content review; logo use and policy; branding development and related special initiatives; poster and program development; medical illustrations; other graphic design projects. 6. Assist staff in providing turnkey video and animation services, including client consultation; concept/script development; planning and location scouting; filming, storyboarding, editing and other post-production services; closed captioning; maintenance and updating stock of B-roll footage; development of video-related infrastructure, such as digital asset management and storage solutions, and overall project management for video projects. 7. Assist with the development and management of content for digital signage, including template development; content targeting and refreshment; maintenance of digital signage; media inquiries and interview requests, content for press releases, byline articles and keynote presentations, and public relations needs that increase the effectiveness of visual communications products in meeting the needs and requirements of the VRC. 8. Regularly review programs/activities of the VRC. Continually explore new communications methods and approaches to increase efficiency in achieving goals and objectives and ensure that communications messages are tailored to suit the new communications methods. 9. Conduct and assist with ongoing evaluations to measure the success of communications plans and programs that support and promote overall NIAID goals, research, and programs, ensuring that all messages, materials, and strategies for target audiences are credible, clear, and meaningful. 10. Collaborate with NIAID Divisions and other OD offices to increase the effectiveness of communications strategies and services in meeting the needs and requirements of the Institute. 11. Ensure that VRC communication functions are effectively coordinated with IT staff, including obtaining technical policy, advice, and assistance from the OCICB, and interacting with OCICB to assess the VRC's IT applications and systems. 12. Perform quality control assessments on all outbound written responses. Ensure documents are prepared in accordance with office policies and procedures, including reviewing, revising, and editing as needed. Ensure responses conform to applicable regulations, style manuals, and publication standards. 13. Review and analyze documents for logical, well organized structure. Check and verify information for accuracy and consistency using a broad variety of Internet sources such as PubMed, Medline, and other Web sites and search engines. 14. Act as an information resource to other health communications specialists in developing comprehensive and appropriate responses to mail, telephone, fax, and email inquiries from the public. **REQUIREMENTS** . The contractor must have: 1. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a communications related field of study with a minimum of three (3) years of specialized experience. 2. Background and/or degree in biological sciences preferred. 3. Experience serving in a team lead-type role, with leadership experience highly preferred. 4. Demonstrated strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills. 5. Demonstrated experience in writing scientific/technical content. 6. Demonstrated ability to communicate basic scientific ideas to the general public. 7. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and Sharepoint. **PLEASE APPLY ONLINE** When you apply, please know a Kelly Government Solutions Recruiter will review your resume and will contact you directly, if your skills and experience match the requirements of this position; a full job description can be made available at that time. Due to the high volume of inquiries, we regret that we cannot accept phone calls. Even if you aren’t contacted for this position, you are still part of our talent network. All Kelly recruiters have access to your profile, which expands your opportunities even further. As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, short-term disability, and a transportation spending account. Visit https://www.mykelly.us/us-mykelly/perks/ for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community. \#government As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community. Why Kelly ® Government Solutions? Looking to connect with premier government agencies or the top 25 federal government contractors? Kelly Government Solutions partners with these organizations to create expert talent solutions that solve the world’s most critical challenges. We offer a variety of full-time, project (SOW), seasonal, and surge support opportunities in science, engineering, technology, professional, and administrative support roles. 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At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.