Data Analyst Division of Construction and Instruments

Job Family:

Research Analyst

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

We are currently searching for Data Analyst to provide support services to the Division of Construction and Instruments (DCI) to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services.  This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD.

• Develop, implement, and maintain a structured DCM program planning, analysis, and reporting framework that captures program achievements, progress, gaps, risks, and opportunities.
• Assess program progress and effectiveness against established goals, measures, milestones, and objectives.
• Interpret analytical findings and develop recommendations for program officials and supervisors.
• Conduct portfolio, needs, and gap analyses related to comparative medicine resources, human disease models, human tissues and biomaterials, NAMs, precision disease modeling, AI/ML-enabled approaches, data integration, model preservation, training, resource access, and translational research infrastructure.
• Identify significant programmatic findings, emerging needs, reporting gaps, and opportunities for strengthening DCM-supported programs and resources.
• Collect, reconcile, validate, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data from grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, progress reports, publications, resource centers, workshops, communications platforms, and other program sources.
• Review and analyze financial, narrative, scientific, and statistical information submitted by awardees, contractors, resource centers, and partners.
• Identify trends, data limitations, inconsistencies, and programmatically significant findings.
• Analyze and communicate how DCM activities and investments support ORIP's mission, ORIP and DPCPSI strategic priorities and crosscutting themes, and relevant NIH Director initiatives.
• Evaluate program contributions in areas including responsible stewardship, rigor and reproducibility, human-based science and NAMs, AI/ML, real-world data, chronic and rare diseases, HIV/AIDS, workforce development, and measurable health outcomes.
• Establish study methods, evaluation criteria, data-collection approaches, data dictionaries, and standardized reporting templates.
• Develop analytical approaches for portfolio reviews, program assessments, annual data calls, resource-utilization analyses, and leadership reporting.
• Apply consistent measures and methodologies to improve the quality and comparability of program information.
• Develop dashboards, statistical tables, visualizations, briefing materials, summary reports, and recurring status reports describing program activities, resource utilization, scientific outputs, partnerships, training outcomes, outreach, and public-health relevance.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely reports and briefings for ORIP, DPCPSI, NIH leadership, advisory bodies, interagency partners, and other stakeholders.
• Develop scientific and programmatic summaries, public-facing materials, web content, impact stories, and plain-language products that communicate the value and impact of DCM-supported resources and infrastructure.
• Evaluate internal reporting processes, workflows, data systems, and management procedures.
• Recommend improvements that increase efficiency, reduce duplication, strengthen data quality and transparency, improve cost effectiveness, and support responsible stewardship of federal resources.
• Recommend actions to improve program performance and reporting quality based on analytical findings.
• Participate in meetings, conferences, webinars, workshops, and discussions with DCM and ORIP leadership, program staff, scientific subject matter experts, technical personnel, contractors, resource directors, NIH ICO partners, and other federal officials.
• Obtain and exchange information, present analyses and recommendations, resolve issues, and develop alternative courses of action.
• Serve as a point of contact for assigned program analyses, strategic planning products, leadership reporting, data calls, science policy requests, and public-impact reporting.
• Resolve analytical and administrative issues by identifying appropriate information sources and coordinating with program staff to complete requirements.
• No other candidates were considered for this position due to an incumbent candidate being identified. They meet the labor category requirements provided by the customer.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in information management, computer science, data analytics/AI or related field.
• Minimum FOUR (4) years of data analysis experience, preferably using computer science and AI to process data sets.
• Knowledgeable with of data analysis techniques.
• Experience applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies such as the efficiency and effectiveness of substantive administrative support functions.
• Demonstrated ability to use professional judgment in choosing, interpreting, or adapting available guidelines and/ or regulations.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.
• Incumbent capture – no other candidates were considered due to an identified incumbent who meets the labor category requirements provided by the customer

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Aware of pertinent laws, regulations, policies and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources (people, money, or equipment) in the area studied.
• Understanding of general project coordination or project planning concepts including activities such as organizing the study, estimating costs, coordinating with staff and line management personnel, and conducting all phases of the project.
• Flexibility to adjust the existing work methods and techniques for application to the analysis of specific issues or resolution of problems.
• Able to work with large data sets from disparate sources based on reporting requirements. 
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exercise problem solving and critical thinking skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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