DOD Science and Engineering Research Program Manager (SME)
About The Position
ProSource360 Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Science and Engineering Research Program Manager (SME) to support the Air and Space Biosciences Division (711 HPW/RHB), within the Human Effectiveness Directorate, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. This position provides critical advisory and assistance services in support of the Air Force's Science & Technology and Defense Health Program (DHP) Research & Development portfolios. The selected candidate will serve as a key member of the senior program management team, helping lead the planning, budgeting, and execution of high-value biomedical and human performance research initiatives across an investment portfolio supporting public health, contingency operations, and aerospace medicine.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of program/project management and budget analyst experience in a DoD or federal environment
- Demonstrated experience in the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, contract administration, and funding analysis.
- Proven experience with multi-million-dollar program budgeting, multiple funding types, and fiscal regulations.
- Skilled in developing cost estimates, analyzing financial data, and reporting through DoD systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience briefing senior leadership.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- US Citizenship required.
- Tier 1 background check (T1)/SF85 required
- Work onsite at WPAFB 711th M-F
Nice To Haves
- Experience using the Air Force Comprehensive Cost and Requirement System (CCaR).
- Background in STEM or Research & Development environments.
- Completion of DoD Financial Management or Comptroller professional training.
- Experience supporting biomedical or human performance-related R&D projects.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day program management expertise to support the S&T research portfolio within 711 HPW/RHB.
- Apply acquisition and program management principles across all phases of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) project life cycle.
- Monitor administrative processes and develop tools for project execution, cost control, and assessment.
- Participate in strategic and tactical planning, defining project parameters for successful execution.
- Evaluate and report budget execution metrics including obligations, commitments, and expenditures.
- Develop and review independent program cost estimates and support funding strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including scientists, engineers, and finance professionals to assess program progress.
- Assist with contract-related documentation including statements of work, technical evaluations, and RFP support.
- Provide briefings and technical documentation to senior government leadership and stakeholders.
- Represent the program during internal reviews, external meetings, and scientific forums.
- Identify and help resolve project issues, implement corrective actions, and mitigate risks.
- Create and maintain documentation using Microsoft Office applications to support program reporting, including Monthly Reviews, Quarterly Status Reports, and Program Management Reviews.
- Maintain active communication and visibility on Air Force Teams during business hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
