Summary

We are seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Clinical Trials Program Specialist, overseeing policies and procedures for NIDDK funded clinical studies. This role supports clinical research planning and management across all NIDDK divisions. Duties - Develop and maintain SOPs and oversight tools in alignment with NIH Clinical Trial Task Force recommendations. - Interpret and apply federal regulations and NIH policies to ensure NIDDK funded clinical studies comply with NIH, NIDDK, and HHS requirements. - Develop best practices and tools to monitor clinical study recruitment, retention, and performance, and assist Program Directors in resolving study-related challenges. - Develop clinical study budget principles and projections to support effective financial planning and resource management. - Monitor clinical study enrollment, compliance, and reporting, including dashboards, data tracking, and annual compliance reviews. - Coordinate data and biospecimen sharing for multicenter clinical studies with the NIDDK Central Data Repository and Biorepository. Requirements - Conditions of employment - U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date. - Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment. - Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade. - Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service. - The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. - The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus. - Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. - Based on your appointment, a one or two-year trial/probationary period may be required. - A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period. - Financial Disclosure required. - Position requires Education. Qualifications - To qualify for a Clinical Trials Program Specialist at the GS-0601-13 level you must: - Have successfully completed a full 4 year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree or graduate/higher level degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. (This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained). AND - You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: - Overseeing the management of large, multi-site clinical trials; - Applying Federal regulations, policies, guidance, and reporting requirements governing clinical research and human subjects protections; - Developing clinical research policies, procedures, standard operating procedures, tools, or funding requirements; - Coordinating clinical research activities among multiple stakeholders, to include providing technical consultation; AND - Conducting quality assurance and compliance activities for clinical research. - You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. - Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. - We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. - Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. - Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. - Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. - Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. - Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13094350 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. Additional information - This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave. - If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This information is required annually. For information, visit the NIH Ethics website: https://ethics.od.nih.gov/fd . - PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing