Health Scientist Administrator (PO)
Department of Human Services
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Posted Mar 15, 2026
169,279 a year
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Job Description
site for the Office of Extramural Research.Qualifications:
In order to qualify for a Health Scientist Administrator (PO), GS-0601, position 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).
You qualify at the GS-15 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements:
You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks:
• Published as a primary or corresponding (i.e., communicates with editors) author in research papers, books, patents, manuscripts, or reports summarizing analyses and findings that influenced strategic priorities, policies, or research direction;
• Served as a keynote speaker or panel chair at major scientific events (e.g., international conferences, annual conventions, interdisciplinary symposia) to influence strategic priorities, policies, or research directions;
• Managed a research program/portfolio, overseeing personnel, policy compliance, and alignment with established scientific direction;
• Mentored senior-level scientists, providing strategic direction, feedback, and development to achieve research goals; and
• Evaluated emerging scientific fields, trends, and research quality to identify deficiencies and establish new programs that advanced research direction.
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/12891028
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.
Employment Type: OTHER
In order to qualify for a Health Scientist Administrator (PO), GS-0601, position 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).
You qualify at the GS-15 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements:
You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks:
• Published as a primary or corresponding (i.e., communicates with editors) author in research papers, books, patents, manuscripts, or reports summarizing analyses and findings that influenced strategic priorities, policies, or research direction;
• Served as a keynote speaker or panel chair at major scientific events (e.g., international conferences, annual conventions, interdisciplinary symposia) to influence strategic priorities, policies, or research directions;
• Managed a research program/portfolio, overseeing personnel, policy compliance, and alignment with established scientific direction;
• Mentored senior-level scientists, providing strategic direction, feedback, and development to achieve research goals; and
• Evaluated emerging scientific fields, trends, and research quality to identify deficiencies and establish new programs that advanced research direction.
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/12891028
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.
Employment Type: OTHER
Qualifications
- • In order to qualify for a Health Scientist Administrator (PO), GS-0601, position 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
- • You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks:
- • Published as a primary or corresponding (i.e., communicates with editors) author in research papers, books, patents, manuscripts, or reports summarizing analyses and findings that influenced strategic priorities, policies, or research direction;
- • Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time
- • 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)
Benefits
Responsibilities
- • Served as a keynote speaker or panel chair at major scientific events (e.g., international conferences, annual conventions, interdisciplinary symposia) to influence strategic priorities, policies, or research directions;
- • Managed a research program/portfolio, overseeing personnel, policy compliance, and alignment with established scientific direction;
- • Mentored senior-level scientists, providing strategic direction, feedback, and development to achieve research goals; and
- • Evaluated emerging scientific fields, trends, and research quality to identify deficiencies and establish new programs that advanced research direction
- • 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