R--Program Specialist - Resource Management, Program and Business Analysis

This is a Combined Synopsis/ Solicitation Announcement for The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Intramural Research Program for which the agency is seeking quotes for a Program Specialist in resource management, program and business analysis. The estimated number of hours for the contract period on or about February 1, 2010 to January 31, 2011 is 1152 hours. The qualifications are as follows:1. Extensive and current working knowledge of the NIDA IRP travel management programs and systems, including the Gelco Travel Management System and GovTrip.2. Extensive and current working knowledge of the IRTA program and the Fellowship Payment System.3. Extensive familiarity with NIDA IRP investigators and administrative professionals; with proven ability to assist in improving support services for research section and branches.4. Overall knowledge of NIDA IRP and ability to consult and advise the Administrative Management Branch as a subject matter specialist. In addition, the contractor must have demonstrated in-depth training and extensive experience in administrative management, and development of policies and procedures in order to serve the NIDA IRP research program. Experience in travel management and general expertise in fellowship awards and time and attendance is required. S/he must have in-depth knowledge of NIDA IRP, NIH, and HHS mission and goals. The contractor must be considered an expert in these fields and experience in interpreting administrative policies and procedures to ensure implemental and compliance with regulations. The contractor must have at least 5 years of relevant experience in 1) travel management, 2) NIH fellowship awards program, and 3) research program management experience. The contractor will work on a part time basis, with duties as follows:1. Contractor will provide guidance to the new NIDA/IRP Administrative Officer in the areas of travel, fellowships, time and attendance, and technology transfer.2. Consult on travel management for compliance with federal travel regulations, keeps informed of changes, apply travel regulations to various travel situations, and interpret the regulations for NIDA/IRP staff. 3. Contractor coordinates and conducts training sessions for the NIDA/IRP staff on various aspects of the travel management program.4. Consults on the IRTA/FPS program requirements.5. Consults and prepares reports on new program development and workforce projects.6. Provides advice to NIDA/IRP and Administrative Management Branch staff as requested.7. Prepares Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for tasks involving travel, fellowship, time and attendance, and technology transfer8. Work both on-site and off-site, depending on the needs of the program. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 561110, and the size standard is $7.0. Please reference the combined synopsis/solicitation number NIHDA2009147 on all related correspondence. No collect calls will be accepted. No facsimile transmissions will be accepted. This request is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this request. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any cost associated with submission of the information being requested or reimburse expenses incurred to interested parties for responses to this announcement. RESPONDENTS MUST SUBMIT INFORMATION VIA E-MAIL to Carol Lindsay at clindsay@intra.nida.nih.gov no later than February 10, 2009, 4:30 PM Eastern Time for consideration. Please include Solicitation No. NIHDA2009147 on all submitted correspondence.