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 |
|---|---|---|
| Supervisory IT Specialist | Multiple ICs | 10/15/2026 |
| Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist | NEI (National Eye Institute) | 10/16/2026 |
| Supervisory Management and Program Analyst | Multiple ICs | 10/16/2026 |
| SUPERVISORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST (CHIEF OF STAFF) | NIAID (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) | 10/16/2026 |
| Ethics Specialist | OD (Office of the Director) | 10/19/2026 |
| General Engineer | Multiple ICs | 10/19/2026 |
| Grants Management Specialist | Multiple ICs | 10/19/2026 |
| International Health Specialist | NIAID (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) | 10/19/2026 |
| Other Transactions Agreement Specialist | OD (Office of the Director) | 10/19/2026 |
| Statistician | NIDCR (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research) | 10/19/2026 |
| Supervisor Nurse (Research Specialist) | Multiple ICs | 10/19/2026 |
| General Engineer (Cyclotron) | CC (Clinical Center) | 10/21/2026 |
| Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) | CC (Clinical Center) | 10/22/2026 |
| Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) | CC (Clinical Center) | 10/22/2026 |
| Nurse (Clinical Research/Clinical Educator) | CC (Clinical Center) | 10/23/2026 |
| Nurse (Clinical Research/Safety and Quality) | CC (Clinical Center) | 10/23/2026 |
| Nurse (Clinical Research) | CC (Clinical Center) | 12/31/2026 |
| Nurse (Supplemental) | CC (Clinical Center) | 12/31/2026 |