Scientific Program Manager

Guidehouse • Rockville, MD

1d • $74,000 - $124,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently searching for Scientific Program Manager to provide comprehensive administrative and program support to ensure efficient program operations within the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS). This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Rockville, MD.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in molecular biology, microbiology, biomedical engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum (4) years of biology-related experience with at least two (2) years of related project management experience.
• Knowledge of NIH grant and funding mechanisms
• General knowledge of biomedical terms
• Experience in performing budget execution and administrative duties
• Demonstrated expertise with MS Office
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge and ability to use NIH IMPAC.
• Specific knowledge with biomedical research funding mechanisms strongly desired.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience tracking, reviewing and analyzing diverse sets of information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare program documents such as meeting notes, summaries of conference calls (including action items), semi-annual meetings and workshops; prepare quarterly reports, content for the annual OSC annual progress reports and milestones reports including presentations.
• Create both internal and external materials in the form of reports, summaries, emails, website content, video scripts, newsletters and social media.
• Prepare for a variety of information exchanges with public and private sector science colleagues working on research, programs, and policy related to research program priorities.
• Work with staff on organizing and participating in symposia and discussions with national and international scientific leaders.
• Evaluate program activities to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with staff on the development and implementation of cooperative agreements.
• Collaborate with staff on development of outreach strategies for the initiatives.
• Develop quarterly reports from data and updates provided by the program awardees.
• Schedule and participate in periodic conference calls and/or site visits, including tools such as Webex, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.
• Collaborate with staff to develop the agenda and logistics for semi-annual meetings of investigators; coordinate activities with NCATS partners and other stakeholders.
• Work with staff to develop the agenda and logistics for workshops relevant to program development and expansion.
• Provide regular updates and communication to NCATS program leaders and other partners
• Work with staff on tracking and evaluating the yearly milestones and progress reports; prepare dossier for each and the program, including presentations.
• Work with staff on management of program budget, including a wide range of administrative and analytical duties; formulate operating budget projections and annual allocations; monitor and track program expenditures; maintain fiscal oversight over office awards and contracts; track awards and obligation of funds; ensure adequate funds for program coverage.
• Generate weekly, quarterly and various other budget reports of program funds for internal use, for senior management, and as requested by the program officers.
• Consolidate financial data for budget presentations; provide overview of the financial status of operations; maintain internal records and analyze proposed funding plans to identify trends, surplus or shortage of funds; recommend new or changed methods or procedures for monitoring tracking budgetary information.
• Analyze program activities, via internal systems and/or NIH enterprise systems, to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement; draft standard operating procedures and guidelines for implementation of programmatic and administrative activities.
• Provide technical and management support to program staff during execution of day-to-day functions, planning and implementation of projects, including setting priorities, managing assigned tasks, monitoring project status, reviewing.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

What This Job Offers

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