Strategix Management, LLC is seeking a Public Health Research Associate to support Federal clients within the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The Public Health Research Associate shall have knowledge of public health principles and experience in scientific research methods and dissemination. Knowledge of tobacco control science and practice and behavioral research is preferred. The employee provides logistic planning, research and writing, and coordination support for meetings, work groups, and large scientific research documents. Candidates shall have strong writing and analytic skills and be able to manage multiple projects efficiently and effectively. Experience with health communications and large conference preparation is desired. They must have experience with the Microsoft Office Suite®. Experience with reference management software (e.g., EndNote), biomedical abstract databases (e.g., PubMed), and data analysis software (e.g., SAS, SPSS) is strongly encouraged. Hybrid Position: Must be able to work on-site at NCI in Rockville, MD one day a week.
Responsibilities:
- Applies knowledge of tobacco control science and practice.
- Communicates factual and procedural information clearly; orally, and in writing.
- Ability to learn and manage various technologies used to support the National Cancer Institute’s Tobacco Control Research Branch program.
- Coordinates all aspects of large scientific initiatives, which may include groups of grantees, workgroups, writing teams, and data collection and analysis.
- Analyzes problems to identify significant factors, gathers pertinent data, and provides solutions.
- Plans and organizes work and consults effectively with team members.
- Develops reports, manuscripts, presentations, and other publications.
- Conducts literature reviews and assists with other research projects as requested.
- Coordinates scientific meetings and liaises with staff from Federal agencies and other organizations.
- Plans and coordinates large scientific conferences, including booking meeting spaces, travel logistics, agenda coordination, and onsite support.
- Collaborates with other team members to address client challenges.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in public health, health communications, or similar
- At least 2 years of relevant contracting or government experience; work related to tobacco control is preferred
- Srong writing and analytic skills and be able to manage multiple projects efficiently and effectively. Experience with health communications and large conference preparation is desired. They must have experience with the Microsoft Office Suite®. Experience with reference management software (e.g., EndNote), biomedical abstract databases (e.g., PubMed), and data analysis software (e.g., SAS, SPSS) is strongly encouraged.
- Knowledge of tobacco control science and practice and behavioral research is preferred.
- Experience in EndNote (or other reference manager) and PubMed
- Experience planning, managing, and writing high-level scientific publications. May include data analyses, literature reviews, etc.
- Experience planning and providing logistic support for scientific meetings and conferences
- Excellent organizational and project management skills to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines, focusing on detail and precision in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Ability to support multiple tasks from concept to completion and adhere to tight deadlines
- Creative, strategic thinker
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong QA/QC skills to ensure correspondence compliance
- Goal-oriented team player focused on adding value, deepening knowledge, and increasing efficiencies
Why Our work Matters:
Strategix Management LLC (Strategix) is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Certified 8(a) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) management consulting firm with offices in Washington, DC. We focus on providing federal government agencies and other clients with innovative solutions to modernize how they do business and serve their constituents. Strategix has experienced exceptional growth across all practice areas by applying our team’s collective management consulting experience and by providing breakthrough solutions with superior client service. We are seeking talented professionals who are focused on innovation, servant-leadership, and real-world change to support and continue our rapid growth.
Our firm has partnered with some of the most influential commercial organizations and government agencies to provide mission critical and high priority solutions to the most challenging national and global issues. At Strategix, we listen to understand our customers' needs and deliver real solutions to imagine, safeguard and develop a more connected and healthier world.
Strategix Management LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Company Sponsored Benefits:
As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for Strategix’s compensation package including health benefits from UMR. Additional benefits include:
- 401(k) with Immediate Company Match
- Min of 2 weeks of Vacation Days per calendar year
- 56 Hours of Sick Leave
- 11 Paid Federal Holidays
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Merit increase-eligible (performance based)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Research: 1 year (Preferred)
- Public health: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Washington, DC 20037 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Washington, DC 20037: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20037