Powering breakthrough science
HHMI Headquarters — located just outside Washington, DC — is the operational and strategic center of the organization, where teams work together to support scientific discovery and science education across the country.
From program strategy and management to communications, technology, legal, and people operations, the work done at headquarters helps ensure scientists are empowered to do groundbreaking work, and that the impact of HHMI’s science, programs, and initiatives is both powerful and far-reaching.
Work at HHMI Headquarters is highly collaborative and mission-driven. Colleagues partner fluidly across teams, and share an ongoing commitment to excellence in service of discovery.
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Science Programs & Scientific Support
Support HHMI’s leading research programs through planning, evaluation, competition management, and scientific program operations. These roles connect science strategy with organizational implementation.
Science Education & Outreach
Contribute to science education and outreach through HHMI’s award-winning BioInteractiveexternal link, opens in a new tab and Tangled Bank Studiosexternal link, opens in a new tab work. Teams develop educational resources, media, and storytelling that bring basic science to life.
Communications & Marketing
Share the power of basic science. This group includes communications, digital, media, and marketing professionals who connect a wide range of audiences to HHMI’s people, discoveries, and program offerings.
Finance & Investments
Steward HHMI’s financial resources to support long-term scientific discovery. Teams work in finance, accounting, grants management, and investments to drive the organization’s ongoing impact.
Office of General Counsel
Provide legal and risk management guidance across HHMI’s programs and operations. This team supports contracts, compliance, policy development and management, governance, and more.
People & Culture
Support the people who make HHMI’s mission possible. This team partners across the organization on recruiting, employee experience, compensation, and organizational culture.
Campus Services & Operations
Help maintain a safe, welcoming, best-in-class workplace. These teams support facilities, security, events, sustainability, food service, and day-to-day campus operations.
Technology Systems & Management
Build and support the systems that enable collaboration, security, and innovation across HHMI. IT teams work on infrastructure, custom applications, public websites, data, cybersecurity, and user support.
INSIDE HHMI
Working at HHMI Headquarters
HHMI Headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland, is a modern, campus-style workplace designed to support connection, focus, and collaboration. Shared spaces, meeting areas, and welcoming common areas abound, encouraging interaction across teams while allowing room for focused, independent work.
Our employees enjoy competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and supportive work/life programs, all within a culture of meaningful, mission-driven work
As part of HHMI’s broader compensation package, we offer eligible employees a variety of benefits programs.
- Competitive pay
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
“I’ve experienced HHMI’s culture of inclusion and developing others throughout the nearly 15 years I’ve worked here. I’ve always been impressed by the work HHMI does, and have gained such an appreciation for the important role science plays in our everyday lives.”
Lisser Vidal
Science Education Events Coordinator
“I’m the guy behind the scenes helping coordinate the logistical and technical aspects of events to ensure they run smoothly and are executed seamlessly. I also got certified as a Technical Meeting and Event Producer, which blends my interest in technology with my desire to be a connector, bringing all the moving pieces together. I’m happy where I am now, but I’m not stopping! I want to keep learning and growing at HHMI.”
Geovanni Rodriguez
Event Production Coordinator
“For more than 25 years, it’s been a privilege to grow alongside an organization committed to advancing science in transformative ways. As a nonscientist, I’ve had the unique opportunity to be involved in the selection process of exceptional researchers whose discoveries truly move science forward. Having an opportunity to interact with scientists at every career stage keeps the work energizing and meaningful.”
Mary Bonds
Science Program and Special Project Officer
“One of the things I appreciate most is the openness found in HHMI’s science staff and scientists, which helps the investments department understand the real impact of the investments we make. We’re not simply trying to raise the endowment number. The money directly moves science forward, supports some of the best scientific minds, and encourages early career researchers to continue in the field.”
Luke Swinford
Senior Analyst, Fund Services