Scientific Program Analyst - Brain Health Research

Job#: 2081468

Job Description:

Apex Systems is seeking a Program Analyst to support a Medical R&D Program performing Brain Health Research. The position is located on-site with in Fort Detrick, MD, with some local and other travel for meetings.

Summary:

This role provides expert program management and scientific support to the Blast Injury Research Coordinating Office (BIRCO). The analyst will leverage their technical expertise to assist BIRCO in coordinating DoD-sponsored biomedical research focused on the prevention, mitigation, and treatment of blast-related injuries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise BIRCO on shaping research programs by identifying knowledge gaps and aligning efforts with DoD priorities.
• Promote information sharing across operational, intelligence, medical, and materiel development communities.
• Facilitate collaborative research among DoD labs, other federal agencies, academia, and industry to maximize resources and accelerate the delivery of blast injury solutions to Service members.
• Conduct analyses of programmatic and technical data, prepare information products, and provide strategic recommendations to BIRCO leadership.
• Track and report on DoD blast injury research efforts and assess the global state-of-science to inform future research directions.
• Support Executive Agent responsibilities as outlined in DoD Directive 6025.21E, operating in a dynamic and high-visibility environment with minimal oversight.
• Represent BIRCO in interagency and enterprise-wide forums to coordinate blast injury research efforts.

Qualifications:

• PhD (or equivalent experience) in a neuroscience-related discipline.
• Proven experience in DoD science and technology management, research analysis, and executive-level communication.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and interpersonal abilities.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Additional Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship.
• Eligibility for a DoD Secret clearance (Interim Secret may be required to start).

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.