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 |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Officer | NIA (National Institute on Aging) | 07/06/2026 |
| Data Scientist (Program Officer) | NCI (National Cancer Institute) | 07/06/2026 |
| Engineer | OD (Office of the Director) | 07/06/2026 |
| Management Analyst | NIDCD (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders) | 07/06/2026 |
| Supervisory Physician (Research) | Multiple ICs | 07/06/2026 |
| Grants Financial Analyst | Multiple ICs | 07/07/2026 |
| Contract Specialist | OD (Office of the Director) | 07/10/2026 |
| Diagnostic Radiologic Technician (CT-General) | CC (Clinical Center) | 07/10/2026 |
| Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) | Multiple ICs | 07/10/2026 |
| IT Specialist | CC (Clinical Center) | 07/10/2026 |
| IT Specialist | CC (Clinical Center) | 07/10/2026 |
| Lead Medical Instrument Technician (Ultrasound) | CC (Clinical Center) | 07/10/2026 |
| Lead Medical Instrument Technician (Ultrasound) | CC (Clinical Center) | 07/10/2026 |
| Librarian | NLM (National Library of Medicine) | 07/10/2026 |
| Librarian | NLM (National Library of Medicine) | 07/10/2026 |
| Librarian | NLM (National Library of Medicine) | 07/10/2026 |
| Librarian | NLM (National Library of Medicine) | 07/10/2026 |
| Management Analyst | NINDS (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) | 07/10/2026 |
| Purchasing Agent | OD (Office of the Director) | 07/10/2026 |
| Supervisory Ethics Specialist | OD (Office of the Director) | 07/10/2026 |
| Technical Writer Editor | OD (Office of the Director) | 07/10/2026 |
| Visual Information Specialist (Biomedical) | OD (Office of the Director) | 07/13/2026 |
| Visual Information Specialist (Biomedical) | OD (Office of the Director) | 07/13/2026 |
| Health Physicist | OD (Office of the Director) | 07/16/2026 |