Deputy Program Manager

The EiRAM Group • Washington, DC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The EiRAM Group is seeking an experienced Deputy Program Manager to support a contract for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The initiative promotes excellence, innovation, and expanded opportunities at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), with a focus on strengthening their ability to compete for federal research contracts through technical assistance, training, strategic partnerships, and outreach.

The Deputy Program Manager will assist with daily operations, coordinate a team of approximately 13 professionals, and help ensure successful program delivery. The role serves as the primary backup to the Program Manager and coordinates with NIH leadership. Work is mostly remote, with some on-site presence required in Bethesda, Maryland, and at outreach events and conferences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Approximately eight years of professional experience, including four years in federal program or contract management.
• Experience supporting HBCUs, minority-serving institutions, federal acquisition, or higher education initiatives.
• Strong project management, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Support daily program operations, team coordination, and contract performance.
• Prepare monthly reports, quarterly Program Management Reviews, and program documentation.
• Oversee research reports, white papers, strategic planning, and institutional readiness assessments.
• Coordinate technical assistance, training, webinars, and partnership activities supporting HBCUs.
• Oversee conferences, campus visits, stakeholder meetings, and outreach initiatives.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and quality standards.
• Serve as the primary backup to the Program Manager and coordinate with NIH leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level