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 |
|---|---|---|
| IT Specialist (Data Science) | NIDCR (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research) | 10/02/2026 |
| Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist | CC (Clinical Center) | 10/02/2026 |
| Supervisory IT Program Manager | CIT (Center for Information Technology) | 10/02/2026 |
| Technology Transfer and Patent Specialist | Multiple ICs | 10/02/2026 |
| Space Analyst | OD (Office of the Director) | 10/04/2026 |
| Data Scientist | Multiple ICs | 10/05/2026 |
| Lead Nurse Specialist (Research) | NICHD (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development) | 10/05/2026 |
| Program Specialist | NHGRI (National Human Genome Research Institute) | 10/05/2026 |
| Supervisory Auditor | OD (Office of the Director) | 10/05/2026 |
| Supervisory Fire Protection Engineer | OD (Office of the Director) | 10/05/2026 |
| Supervisory Human Resources Specialist | OD (Office of the Director) | 10/05/2026 |
| Traffic Manager | OD (Office of the Director) | 10/05/2026 |
| Budget Officer | CIT (Center for Information Technology) | 10/06/2026 |
| Lead Medical Instrument Technician (Ultrasound) | CC (Clinical Center) | 10/07/2026 |
| Management Intern (COTA) | OD (Office of the Director) | 10/07/2026 |
| Utility Systems Repairer Operator Leader | OD (Office of the Director) | 10/08/2026 |
| Nurse | CC (Clinical Center) | 10/09/2026 |
| Nurse (Clinical Research) | CC (Clinical Center) | 12/31/2026 |