Program Manager

Parsons•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Program Manager I to support Naval Medical Research Unit – San Antonio (NAMRU-SA) and its collaborating institutions in the management of research programs. NAMRU-SA’s mission is to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of DoD personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. The Program Manager I will assist the Chief Science Director and Human Protections Director with administrative tasks related to the Scientific Review Board (SRB) and Human Research Protections Program (HRPP). The role involves gathering information for research program taskers, providing recommendations on workflow efficiency, and maintaining research documents.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with five (5) years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with three (3) years of related experience.
Demonstrated ability to assist with administrative tasks related to SRB and HRPP.
Proficiency in gathering information for research program taskers and providing workflow recommendations.
Strong organizational skills for maintaining and organizing research documents.
Excellent communication skills for coordinating meetings and submitting proposals and grants.
Security Clearance Requirement: None

Responsibilities

Assist the Chief Science Director and Human Protections Director with SRB and HRPP administrative tasks as required.
Assist the Government with gathering information for research program taskers, ensuring all information/taskers are approved and submitted by authorized government personnel.
Provide recommendations on task order labor/manpower utilization and workflow to increase efficiency and productivity.
Assist with the gathering of Government-prepared documentation for contract actions and proposals, ensuring task order completion in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Assist with various research-related administrative tasks and track spreadsheets (dynamic Excel spreadsheets) based on purchases made by the Government and/or the contractor for research-related items.
Maintain and organize Government-prepared research documents.
Perform market research regarding the development of study budgets and provide information to the Government for decision-making.
Confirm sponsored monthly, quarterly, and annual reports are in accordance with sponsor guidelines and templates.
Submit Government-approved proposals and grants via various websites (i.e., eBRAP, grants.gov, CMRDP, etc.).
Verify Government-prepared documentation is available for various research meetings.
Coordinate and schedule directorate meetings; take minutes and provide them to the Director.