DPCPSI Careers
The Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI) is within the Office of the Director (OD) at the NIH and is composed of 14 Offices. DPCPSI is committed to the core values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility that allow all staff to reach their potential and fully contribute to the Division’s mission which includes identifying emerging scientific opportunities, rising public health challenges, and scientific knowledge gaps that merit further research. Join DPCPSI and make a difference!
Current Career Opportunities
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Associate Director for AIDS Research/Director, Office of AIDS Research
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking exceptional candidates for the leadership position of Associate Director for AIDS Research (ADAR), NIH. The ADAR also functions as the Director, Office of AIDS Research (OAR) within the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI) in the Office of the Director. The ADAR is a national and international leader who serves as the NIH official for establishing agency-wide policies and goals in AIDS research and coordinating the activities undertaken in the performance of this research. The position is established in legislation as a Secretarial appointment, reports to the Director, NIH, and the Director, DPCPSI, and has NIH-wide responsibilities summarized below.
This Title 42 position oversees the world’s largest AIDS research program, that reflects a comprehensive and complex NIH, multi-disciplinary, global program of basic, clinical, and behavioral and social science research on prevention and treatment of HIV infection, its associated co-infections, opportunistic infections, malignancies, and other complications. OAR is the only NIH component that carries out legislatively mandated NIH-wide coordination through a strategic planning and budgeting process to identify cross-cutting initiatives, increase interdisciplinary efforts, and establish a balanced portfolio of basic, translational, and clinical research investments across nearly all of the NIH Institutes and Centers (IC). This process requires innovation and adaptation to meet current scientific challenges and budget constraints. The position leads efforts to plan, coordinate, fund, and evaluate all NIH AIDS activities through unique authorities, including management of all scientific, legislative, budgetary, public policy, economic, and other health matters relevant to NIH AIDS research across all NIH components. These processes allow the position to adjust and refocus program efforts to meet national and international needs in the evolving epidemic. The position provides authoritative leadership, consultation, and advice to IC Directors in defining the overall short- and long-range scope and direction of AIDS research to be supported by the NIH. The position establishes special initiatives to address emerging issues and new frontiers of AIDS research. The position identifies and sets the scientific priorities for AIDS research which shape and determine the overall NIH AIDS research agenda and budget. More information about the NIH Strategic Plan for HIV and HIV-Related Research can be found at: https://www.oar.nih.gov/hiv-policy-and-research/strategic-plan.
The OAR Director designs, leads, and directs efforts to: develop and execute a comprehensive strategic plan establishing scientific priorities and objectives for all NIH AIDS research activities and an annual comprehensive NIH-wide research budget; allocates all appropriated funds for NIH AIDS research activities to the NIH ICs in accordance with the strategic plan; develops the Presidential Professional Judgment Budget for NIH-funded AIDS research; plans, coordinates, and integrates all AIDS research activities across and throughout the NIH ICs; assesses and evaluates all current scientific portfolios to enhance collaboration, minimize duplication, and ensure that research dollars are invested in the highest priority areas of scientific opportunity; develops NIH-wide policies related to AIDS research; supports and maintains the Office of AIDS Research Advisory Council (OARAC), its related task forces and guidelines working groups; convenes the NIH AIDS Executive Committee; facilitates innovative cooperation in AIDS research between government, industry, and universities; and fosters meaningful interaction and collaboration in international AIDS research activities including with scientific and community groups. The ADAR directs a unique OAR process to collect, track, monitor, and assess all funds allocated to AIDS grants, contracts, research management and support, and intramural projects through a database system coding all projects according to the objectives of the plan. The OAR employs over 48 full-time Federal employees and oversees the NIH AIDS budget of approximately $3 billion. The OAR has a FY 2023 estimated operating budget of more than $67 million, the majority of which is used to support unanticipated scientific opportunities by the Institutes and Centers.
The Office of AIDS Research was established in 1988 to plan, coordinate, and evaluate AIDS research and other activities conducted or supported by the NIH. OAR has unique legislative authorities unlike any other NIH entity to plan, coordinate, evaluate, and budget the entire NIH AIDS research program. OAR serves as the principal liaison with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, other Federal agencies, and domestic and international governmental and nongovernmental organizations on behalf of NIH AIDS-related research. OAR serves as a model of NIH-wide planning and management vested with primary responsibility for overseeing all NIH AIDS-related research, and thus allowing the NIH to pursue a united research front against the global AIDS pandemic.
Information about OAR is located at its website: https://www.oar.nih.gov/. Information about the National Institutes of Health is located at its website.
ABOUT THE NIH: As the world's largest medical research facility, NIH consists of 27 Institutes/Centers, including the Clinical Center (an on-site research hospital), the Fogarty International Center, and the National Library of Medicine. NIH's national program of health research and research training is currently funded at more than $40 billion annually. NIH has over 18,000 employees.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Ph.D., M.D., or comparable doctorate degree in the biomedical or behavioral sciences plus senior-level scientific experience and knowledge of research programs in one or more scientific areas related to behavioral and social sciences research. They should be known and respected within their profession as individuals of scientific prominence, with a distinguished record of research accomplishments and knowledge of HIV/AIDS policy issues. Candidates should have demonstrated leadership and broad vision in the HIV/AIDS research arena involving dealings with outside groups; serving as spokesperson; planning, program assessment, and analysis of program objectives; resolution of operational problems and issues; and the ability to manage financial and human resources including building, motivating, and maintaining a culturally diverse staff.
Benefits
The Director, OAR, will be appointed at a salary commensurate with their qualifications. Full Federal benefits will be provided including leave, health and life insurance, retirement, and savings plan (401k equivalent). A recruitment and/or relocation incentive may be available; and relocation expenses may be paid.
Please read the following guidance on Selective Service requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization. The NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.
Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure
The National Institutes of Health inspires public confidence in our science by maintaining high ethical principles. NIH employees are subject to Federal government-wide regulations and statutes as well as agency-specific regulations described at the NIH Ethics website. We encourage you to review this information. The position requires the incumbent to complete a public financial disclosure report prior to the effective date of the appointment.
Foreign Education
Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. We will only accept the completed foreign education evaluation. For more information on foreign education verification, visit the https://www.naces.org website. Verification must be received prior to the effective date of the appointment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.
Reasonable Accommodation
NIH provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
How to Apply
Applicants must electronically submit a current curriculum vitae, bibliography (if not included in your curriculum vitae), a photocopy of your doctoral degree, and full contact details for three (3) references. In addition, applicants are asked to prepare three (3) statements: a vision statement; a statement that addresses the specific qualification requirements; and a statement indicating how you have promoted diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and describing your mentoring and outreach activities, especially those involving underrepresented groups in biomedical research (please limit all statements to two pages each). Review of applications will begin on August 28, 2023, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Complete application packages must be submitted to OARdirectorsearch@nih.gov.
Please contact Betina Orezzoli at OARdirectorsearch@nih.gov for questions about the application process or position.
Do not include your birth date or social security number (SSN) on application materials.
DHHS AND NIH ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
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Director, Office of Nutrition Research
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking exceptional candidates for the critically important position of Director, Office of Nutrition Research (ONR). This is an exciting opportunity to provide leadership for and coordinate scientific research within the NIH relating to nutrition; serve as the principal advisor to the Secretary and to the Assistant Secretary for Health; and provide advice to the NIH Director and Director, Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI).
The ONR is a new office located within DPCPSI in the NIH Office of the Director (OD). As the NIH Acting Director stated in his testimony to Congress for the FY 2023 President’s budget, “The FY 2023 President’s Budget requests $97.2 million for the NIH Office of the Director to support ONR.” The ONR will play a central role in planning initiatives that address the most pressing scientific opportunities in nutrition research. In addition, the ONR (1) advises the NIH Director, DPCPSI Director, and other key officials on matters relating to research on nutrition; (2) coordinates implementation of the Strategic Plan for NIH Nutrition Research; (3) coordinates research projects in nutrition science conducted or supported by the NIH Institutes and Centers (IC) and/or the OD; (4) identifies research projects that deserve expanded effort and support by the ICs or the OD; (5) develops nutrition research projects in cooperation with the ICs and OD; (6) represents the NIH on intra- and or inter-agency/departmental committees on nutrition research and related policy issues; and (7) builds relationships with advocacy organizations and private sector organizations invested in nutrition research and serves as a national leader and respected and evidence-based communicator of nutrition science to the Congress, the Administration, and the public.
In this role, you will lead the NIH effort to assess research priorities and gaps, encourage and facilitate scientific studies, conduct, and implement nutrition science while acknowledging the cultural diversity of dietary patterns in the U.S. population. The ONR Director will also collaborate with other Federal agencies and the private sector to develop and initiate a national research agenda and programs focused on nutrition. Successful candidates will have outstanding communication, strong program management, executive leadership, and relationship building skills which are essential to the formulation of initiatives, resources, and policies that promote research on nutrition. Candidates will be highly respected experts in the national nutrition research community and recognized as an authority in nutrition science. Clinical, translational, and implementation science research are critical for this position. Candidates must have an M.D, Ph.D. or equivalent. Candidates with a range of experience are welcome, including from the private and public sectors.
This Title 42 position offers a unique and exciting opportunity for a scientific leader to execute and manage the daily operations in support of the ONR strategic vision and mission. The incumbent leads efforts to plan, coordinate, integrate and evaluate nutrition research and other nutrition research-related activities conducted and supported by the NIH; develops a strategic plan for the conduct/support of nutrition research and related activities; and provides consultation, leadership, guidance, and direction with respect to the scope and direction of nutrition research to Institute and Center Directors, policy makers, the nutrition science stakeholder community, and others interested in and affected by nutrition research activities.
The Director, ONR provides leadership, direction, and coordination for the implementation of the 2020-2030 Strategic Plan for NIH Nutrition Research. This plan emphasizes cross-cutting, innovative opportunities to advance nutrition research across a wide range of areas, from basic science to experimental design to research training. Estimated NIH nutrition research funding in FY 2019 totaled approximately $1.9 billion and included 4,600 projects. The Director, ONR leads NIH-wide nutrition research efforts, including facilitating collaborations between and among the ICs. The Director, ONR chairs the NIH Nutrition Research Coordinating Committee which has broad representation from the NIH ICs and several OD offices and includes liaisons from other federal offices and agencies. The ONR Director serves as the co-Executive Secretary of the Interagency Committee on Human Nutrition Research (ICHNR) which is charged with improving the planning, coordination, and communication among federal agencies engaged in nutrition research. The ICHNR is co-chaired by the USDA Chief Scientist/Undersecretary for Research, Education, and Economics and the HHS Assistant Secretary for Health.
Learn more and apply: https://hr.nih.gov/jobs/search/executive/job-63981
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Director, Office of Strategic Coordination
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking exceptional candidates for the critically important position of Director, Office of Strategic Coordination. This is an exciting opportunity to provide leadership for and coordinate scientific research within the NIH and provide advice to the NIH Director and Director, Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI).
The Office of Strategic Coordination (OSC) is located within DPCPSI in the NIH Office of the Director. The OSC plans, manages, and oversees activities funded by the NIH Common Fund (CF), with a FY23 budget of $735 million that supports strategic scientific programs of high priority for the NIH Director. The primary objectives of OSC are to integrate information and develop recommendations to inform the agency's priority-setting and decision-making processes with respect to NIH-wide strategic initiatives. These initiatives will address exceptional scientific opportunities and emerging public health needs. OSC provides the NIH Director with the information needed to allocate resources effectively for NIH-wide efforts and identify Common Fund initiatives for consideration and evaluation by both outside advisors and NIH leadership.
The NIH Common Fund is a component of the NIH budget which is managed by OSC. Common Fund programs address emerging scientific opportunities and pressing challenges in biomedical research that no single NIH Institute or Center (IC) can address on its own but are of high priority for the NIH as an agency. The Common Fund is a unique resource at NIH where high-risk, innovative endeavors with the potential for extraordinary impact can be supported. Common Fund programs are short-term, goal-driven strategic investments, with deliverables intended to catalyze research across multiple biomedical research disciplines.
This Title 42 position offers a unique and exciting opportunity for a scientific leader, as OSC Director, to (1) direct, oversee, and coordinate the development of recommendations to inform priority-setting and decision-making processes with respect to strategic initiatives supported by the Common Fund; (2) address exceptional scientific opportunities and emerging public health needs; (3) provide the NIH Director with the information needed to allocate resources effectively for Common Fund efforts; (4) identify Common Fund initiatives for consideration and evaluation by both outside advisors and NIH leadership; (5) provide management and executive direction of OSC; and (6) serve as the principal advisor to the DPCPSI Director on issues involving OSC and CF planning, analysis, policy formulation, and implementation activities. Successful candidates will have outstanding communication, strong program management, executive leadership, and relationship building skills which are essential to the formulation of initiatives, resources, and policies that promote innovative research. Candidates must have an M.D., Ph.D. or equivalent and be highly respected experts in the national biomedical research community with extensive knowledge of biomedical research programs. Clinical, translational, and implementation science research are critical for this position. Candidates with a range of experience are welcome, including from the private and public sectors.
Information about OSC is located at its website: https://commonfund.nih.gov/. Information about the National Institutes of Health in located at its website.
ABOUT THE NIH: As the world's largest medical research facility, NIH consists of 27 Institutes/Centers, including the Clinical Center (an on-site research hospital), the Fogarty International Center, and the National Library of Medicine. NIH's national program of health research and research training is currently funded at more than $45 billion annually. NIH has over 18,000 employees.
Required Qualifications
NIH seeks candidates with strong communication skills, who have a commitment to scientific excellence and the energy, enthusiasm, and innovative thinking necessary to lead a dynamic and diverse organization. Applicants must possess an M.D. and/or Ph.D., or comparable doctorate degree in a field of health science plus senior-level scientific experience in one or more aspects of medicine, chemistry, genetics, cell biology, or biochemistry, and outstanding scientific knowledge of biomedical and behavioral research programs. Clinical, translational, and implementation science research are critical for this position. The candidate should be known and respected within their profession, both nationally and internationally, as individuals of outstanding scientific prominence, with a distinguished record of research accomplishments and leadership credentials. Applicants must also have demonstrated experience in setting, planning, implementing, and analyzing program objectives and priorities. They should have the demonstrated leadership and broad visionary capabilities in the research arena with demonstrated ability to engage others to create and execute an organization’s vision; to navigate successfully within and collaborate across the public sector to achieve research objectives; and to optimize organizational performance by developing strategic priorities, setting and communicating clearly defined expectations, promoting accountability for results, and resolving operational problems and issues. Candidates should have demonstrated management acumen, including identification and management of financial and human resource needs; proven ability to make complex and strategic decisions to optimize resource usage, mitigate risks, and achieve desired results; and the ability to build, mentor, motivate, and maintain a culturally diverse biomedical research workforce.
Benefits
The Director, Office of Strategic Coordination, will be appointed at a salary commensurate with their qualifications. Full Federal benefits will be provided including leave, health and life insurance, retirement, and savings plan (401k equivalent). A recruitment and/or relocation incentive may be available; and relocation expenses may be paid.
Please read the following guidance on Selective Service requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization. The NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.
Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure
The National Institutes of Health inspires public confidence in our science by maintaining high ethical principles. NIH employees are subject to Federal government-wide regulations and statutes as well as agency-specific regulations described at the NIH Ethics Website. We encourage you to review this information. The position is subject to a background investigation and requires the incumbent to complete a public financial disclosure report prior to the effective date of the appointment.
Foreign Education
Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. We will only accept the completed foreign education evaluation. For more information on Foreign Education verification, visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website. Verification must be received prior to the effective date of the appointment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.
Reasonable Accommodation
NIH provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
How to Apply
Applicants must electronically submit a current curriculum vitae, bibliography (if not included in your curriculum vitae), a photocopy of your doctoral degree, and full contact details for three (3) references. In addition, applicants are asked to prepare three (3) statements: a vision statement; a statement that addresses the specific qualification requirements; and a statement indicating how you have promoted diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and describing your mentoring and outreach activities, especially those involving underrepresented groups in biomedical research (please limit all statements to two pages each). Review of applications will begin on August 18, 2023, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Complete application packages must be submitted to OSCdirectorsearch@nih.gov.
Please contact Betina Orezzoli at OSCdirectorsearch@nih.gov for questions about the application process or position.
Do not include your birth date or social security number (SSN) on application materials.
DHHS AND NIH ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
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Health Science Administrator, ODP
Office of Disease Prevention (ODP)
Health Science Administrator GS-0601-12-14
- Provides advice and consultation to NIH staff and extramural investigators on tobacco regulatory science and related prevention research to fulfill the mission of TRSP and ODP.
- Serves as scientific coordinator to oversee the TRSP grant portfolio.
- Collaborates with NIH program staff on TRSP and ODP funding opportunities.
- Represents TRSP and ODP on interagency and inter-departmental committees.
- Effectively communicates TRSP and ODP interests related to tobacco regulatory science and prevention research through participation in meetings, panel discussions, organized seminars, and other relevant presentations.
Open date: 9/18/23
Close date: 9/27/23
Who can apply: This position is open to the public.
To apply or learn more about the requirements of this position go to USA JOBS.
Note: If you applied for a position that includes opportunities across the NIH, you may be contacted by someone from an NIH Institute, Center, or Office outside of DPCPSI for a job similar to the one for which you applied. It is common for applications received to be shared across the agency. You are also encouraged to apply for other appropriate jobs that are being advertised across the NIH.
This page last reviewed on January 20, 2023