Ethics Program Analyst (Remote)

Overview

Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

W2 with full benefit

Some travel may be required

Offer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen

Fully Remote

Columbus Technologies and Services Inc. is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers.

Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Columbus offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with one of the most prestigious research organizations in the world.

We are currently seeking a Ethics Program Analyst to work onsite with the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD.

This is a long-term position which offers :

• Competitive salary
• Tremendous growth opportunity
• Opportunity to work at NIH, the world's foremost medical research center

The US base salary for this full-time position is $25-30 / hr + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.

Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial technical review of financial disclosure reports from staff and Special Government Employees (SGEs) for conflicts of interest;

obtain additional information from filer or Committee Management Office (CMO) for clarification and determination of report status.

Crosscheck all financial disclosure reports against previously filed reports, SAO lists, HHS-717-1, HHS 520s, HHS 521s and employee’s EMIS file to identify conflicts of interest;

forward cleared reports to Ethics Program Specialist / Deputy Ethics Counselor (DEC) for final review and certification.

Update employees’ EMIS files with data about financial disclosure reports after certification. Create new ethics folders for new employees, transferred employees and SGEs.

• Provides technical experience needed to assist with developing and maintaining a system to analyze and monitor the organization's adherence to the standards of ethical conduct, policies and laws.
• Prepares, manages and tracks flow of various documents submitted for ethics review.
• Assists with analyzing, maintaining and updating ethics database, website and filing system.
• Generates various reports.
• Conducts first level review for all requests for outside and official duty activities.
• Schedules ethics training sessions and other activities for staff.
• Provides technical expertise needed to develop and maintain a system to analyze and monitor the organization's adherence to the standards of ethical conduct, policies and laws.
• Analyzes, maintains and updates ethics database, website and filing system.
• Provides assistance with the review of conflict of interest statements.
• Assists with developing the ethics Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) manual.
• Conducts first level review and analysis for all requests for outside and official duty activities.
• Coordinates and monitors the planning of ethics training activities.
• Develops the ethics Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) manual.
• Educates staff on new ethical policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Required Skills :

• Associate’s degree in Business Management and Administration or related discipline
• Expert knowledge of DHHS and NIH Ethics program policies, guidelines and procedures pertinent to outside activities, official duties, financial disclosures, conflicts of interest review of protocols, sponsored travel, awards, honorary degrees, gifts and WAGs.
• Employment Law, career counseling, conflict resolution, alternative dispute resolution, organizational development, talent analytics, recruiting
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Position classification
• Title 42 appointments

Experience with the following software :

• Fellowship systems
• SharePoint
• EMIS
• NEES
• PowerPoint
• Excel
• MS Office
• WebEx

Desired Skills :

• Juris doctorate preferred or Master’s degree in a related discipline
• Expert knowledge of Federal Ethics laws and regulations.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action :

We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected class. EEO / AA / MFDV

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Remote working / work at home options are available for this role.