Job Family:
Program Management
Travel Required:
None
Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do:
We are currently searching for Scientific Program Manager to provide comprehensive administrative and program support to ensure efficient program operations within the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS).This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Rockville, MD.
- Prepare program documents such as meeting notes, summaries of conference calls (including action items), semi-annual meetings and workshops; prepare quarterly reports, content for the annual OSC annual progress reports and milestones reports including presentations.
- Create both internal and external materials in the form of reports, summaries, emails, website content, video scripts, newsletters and social media.
- Prepare for a variety of information exchanges with public and private sector science colleagues working on research, programs, and policy related to research program priorities.
- Work with staff on organizing and participating in symposia and discussions with national and international scientific leaders.
- Evaluate program activities to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement.
- Collaborate with staff on the development and implementation of cooperative agreements.
- Collaborate with staff on development of outreach strategies for the initiatives.
- Develop quarterly reports from data and updates provided by the program awardees.
- Schedule and participate in periodic conference calls and/or site visits, including tools such as Webex, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.
- Collaborate with staff to develop the agenda and logistics for semi-annual meetings of investigators; coordinate activities with NCATS partners and other stakeholders.
- Work with staff to develop the agenda and logistics for workshops relevant to program development and expansion.
- Provide regular updates and communication to NCATS program leaders and other partners
- Work with staff on tracking and evaluating the yearly milestones and progress reports; prepare dossier for each and the program, including presentations.
- Work with staff on management of program budget, including a wide range of administrative and analytical duties; formulate operating budget projections and annual allocations; monitor and track program expenditures; maintain fiscal oversight over office awards and contracts; track awards and obligation of funds; ensure adequate funds for program coverage.
- Generate weekly, quarterly and various other budget reports of program funds for internal use, for senior management, and as requested by the program officers.
- Consolidate financial data for budget presentations; provide overview of the financial status of operations; maintain internal records and analyze proposed funding plans to identify trends, surplus or shortage of funds; recommend new or changed methods or procedures for monitoring tracking budgetary information.
- Analyze program activities, via internal systems and/or NIH enterprise systems, to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement; draft standard operating procedures and guidelines for implementation of programmatic and administrative activities.
- Provide technical and management support to program staff during execution of day-to-day functions, planning and implementation of projects, including setting priorities, managing assigned tasks, monitoring project status, reviewing.
What You Will Need:
- Master’s degree in molecular biology, microbiology, biomedical engineering, or related discipline.
- Minimum (4) years of biology-related experience with at least two (2) years of related project management experience.
- Knowledge of NIH grant and funding mechanisms
- General knowledge of biomedical terms
- Experience in performing budget execution and administrative duties
- Demonstrated expertise with MS Office
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- Working knowledge and ability to use NIH IMPAC.
- Specific knowledge with biomedical research funding mechanisms strongly desired.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience tracking, reviewing and analyzing diverse sets of information.
The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
