Job Title: Scientific Program Manager
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Location: Frederick, MD
Description of Responsibilities:
- Serve as the authorized point of contact (POC) with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
- Formulate and enforce performance standards, assign schedules, review performance quality, and communicate policies, goals, and objectives to staff.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve issues, address contract trends, and manage proposed contract modifications.
- Manage the full project lifecycle, including staff, budget, communication, transition, and implementation plans, and report on progress via email, teleconference, and formal reports.
- Supervise daily operations by developing procedures, planning, directing program execution, and monitoring progress and issues.
- Oversee staff supporting the task order, ensuring high performance, career development, and contract satisfaction.
- Manage staffing, personnel, and program resources.
- Identify problems early, utilize lessons learned, and ensure problem resolution through risk management.
- Ensure all documentation and processes comply with federal and DoD regulations related to human and animal research, ethics, property, and publications.
- Maintain compliance with occupational health and safety standards, including medical surveillance if applicable.
- Conduct progress meetings, review contractor performance, and communicate issues to the government.
- Attend and record meetings with government scientists, PIs, and support staff.
- Develop and update a Program Management Plan (PMP) quarterly.
- Prepare and maintain Monthly Status Reports (MSRs).
- Monitor funding levels, project status, labor hours, and costs, ensuring budget goals are met.
- Make day-to-day decisions regarding contractor actions in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
- Review and verify the accuracy of invoices and deliverables.
- Manage customer satisfaction and PWS requirements.
- Oversee budgets, operational plans, and performance metrics.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Immunology, Virology, Microbiology, or related science (preferred), or a Bachelor's in a scientific discipline with a Master's in Business or Project Management and research project management experience.
- Experience with infectious disease research preferred, along with scientific publications and project management certification.
Skills and Experience:
- Experience managing research programs, personnel, finances, and deliverables.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills.
- Decisive, proactive problem-solving skills.
- Experience working in BSL-3/4 facilities.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance related to human/animal subjects, ethics, property, and publications.
Citizenship and Security Clearance:
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Ability to pass a NACI background check.
- Eligible to participate in the BPRP program.
We offer competitive salaries, benefits including 401K with company match, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and holidays. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.
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