Administrative Careers
Administrative careers at NIH are pivotal in supporting the institution's functions and operations. These roles are accessible to individuals without a background in medical or scientific fields and include functions such as:
- Supporting facilities and maintenance.
- Managing contracts and acquisition services.
- Administering federal scientific grants.
- Developing websites and implementing cybersecurity systems.
- Ensuring campus and staff safety.
Common roles include Finance, Managerial/Support, Information Technology, and Facilities Support.
Current Vacancies
| Position | Institute or Center | Close Date |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Microbiology) | CC (Clinical Center) | 09/14/2026 |
| Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Microbiology) | CC (Clinical Center) | 09/14/2026 |
| Operations Manager | CC (Clinical Center) | 09/14/2026 |
| Operations Manager | CC (Clinical Center) | 09/14/2026 |
| Police Officer | OD (Office of the Director) | 09/14/2026 |
| Police Officer | OD (Office of the Director) | 09/14/2026 |
| Program Analyst | Multiple ICs | 09/14/2026 |
| Program Specialist | CSR (Center for Scientific Review) | 09/14/2026 |
| Supervisory Contract Specialist | OD (Office of the Director) | 09/14/2026 |
| Nurse (Apheresis Research Specialist) | NIA (National Institute on Aging) | 09/15/2026 |
| Supervisory Technology Transfer and Patent Specialist | NIAID (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) | 09/15/2026 |
| Landscape Architect | OD (Office of the Director) | 09/17/2026 |
| Landscape Architect | OD (Office of the Director) | 09/17/2026 |
| Supervisory Engineering Technician | OD (Office of the Director) | 09/19/2026 |
| Supervisory Engineering Technician | OD (Office of the Director) | 09/19/2026 |
| Nurse (Clinical Research) | CC (Clinical Center) | 12/31/2026 |