Research Assistant, NDMS Pilot Program

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

Oct 14, 2025

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:	The Department of Defense (DoD) National Disaster Medical System ( NDMS) Pilot Program is a federally funded initiative designed to strengthen national medical surge capacity through improved coordination between military and civilian health systems. The National Capital Region ( NCR) is one of eight pilot sites tasked with developing, testing, and evaluating models for medical response to mass casualty and disaster scenarios. This position is hosted by George Washington University and works closely with the National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health ( NCDMPH), DoD, HHS, VA, DHS, and local public/private healthcare entities. The Research Assistant will support research, data collection, administrative, and communications efforts for the NCR NDMS Pilot Program. This is an ideal role for a graduate student or early-career professional with an interest in public health preparedness, health systems research, or disaster response. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the collection, organization, and analysis of program data and qualitative feedback Conduct background research, literature reviews, and environmental scans Support the preparation of reports, meeting summaries, briefing materials, and academic publications Help coordinate logistics for meetings, trainings, and stakeholder engagements Assist with maintenance of project files, contact lists, and shared documents Provide general administrative and project support to the NCR Field Implementation Team (FIT) Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:	Demonstrated interest in public health preparedness, health systems, or military-civilian collaboration Strong writing, organizational, and communication skills Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and collaborative tools like Zoom or Teams

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)
Family
Sub-Family
Stream
Level
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Hours Per Week:	10
Hiring Range	$17.95 - $32.56/hr
Work Schedule:	Must be available to work on Thursdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. (required). Additional optional hours may be scheduled on Monday (9 a.m.-12 p.m.), Wednesday (9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.), and Friday (9 a.m.-1 p.m.).
Position Designation:
Telework:	No
Required Background Check:	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Telework is available for this role, however, occasional days are required to be worked on campus. This position is subject to available funding with an end date of 8/31/2026.
Position Type:
Posting Number:	T001033
Job Open Date:	10/13/2025
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled:	Yes
Applicant Review Will Commence On:
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:	The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.