Military Medicine Research Program Manager

Knowesis•Frederick, MD

5d•$110,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Knowesis is currently seeking an experienced Military Medicine Research Program Manager with subject matter and grants management expertise in multiple military medical research areas to support the Science and Technology (S&T) Portfolios for the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Research and Engineering Directorate. This hybrid position is in Frederick, MD. This position requires a Public Trust and U.S. Citizenship (applicants without proof of US citizenship will not be considered due to the position’s security clearance requirement). The Military Medicine Research Program Manager (PM) will provide execution management expertise in the management of S&T awards and will provide scientific input and support to various DHA S&T Portfolio Managers.

Requirements

Master's degree
Minimum of 3 years of experience in performing or managing infectious disease, sensory systems, combat casualty care, psychological health, or related research in a federal or DOD research environment
Minimum of 5 years of experience leading the management of one or more federal-funded research portfolios with military relevance, including strategy development, budget management, investment planning, solicitation development, and scientific review of research proposals.
Minimum of 3 years of experience managing the cost, schedule, and performance of funded scientific research to achieve program objectives, milestones and deliverables, ensuring timely execution of funds.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to depict complex systems and processes in logical, comprehensive, concise reports, presentations, or graphics.
High degree of professionalism, ensuring that products and communications are technically accurate and of professional quality.
Demonstrates leadership in activities, as appropriate.
Highly flexible and adaptable in applying research program management skills to research portfolios with different subject matter focus.
Uses innovative, creative approaches when necessary (to meet novel needs and/or solve problems).
Proficiency using Microsoft Office (e.g., Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint).
Must work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous work in program management in the DoD scientific research environment.
Experience with, or understanding of, DoD Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) funding.
Experience in oversight and management of science and technology research in support of DoD requirements, particularly related to military medicine.
Experience in grants management.

Responsibilities

Provide execution management support for a wide array of S&T awards of varying levels of complexity and across multiple research portfolios.
Provide support to the Portfolio Manager of one or more of the DHA S&T Portfolios as a collaborative member of the Portfolio team in managing research budget and execution activities, and in the assessment of the scientific quality, merit, military programmatic relevance, and progress of funded research.
Assist in composing funding opportunity announcements and drafting solicitations for research to support the Portfolio objectives.
Review research proposals for scientific and programmatic merit
Assist in monitoring progress, outcomes, changes, and issues related to funded research projects.
Develop and maintain electronic master files to track the progress of research projects including briefings, spreadsheets, and databases.
Attend meetings and coordinate activities with DoD, other Federal agencies, academic, and industry laboratories.
Prepare information papers, special studies, and analyses in response to taskings.
Communicate with intramural and extramural principal investigators on award status and progress.
Prepare and submit research management and Congressional reports.
Assist in planning and coordinating technical meetings, workshops, and peer reviews and attend briefings/meetings/conferences.
Prepare reports documenting budgetary status, schedule, and technical progress of funded research.