Scientific Program Manager

mPower, Inc.•Bethesda, MD

2d•$140,000 - $180,000

About The Position

mPower is seeking an experienced, results-driven Scientific Program Manager to provide scientific leadership and program management for research training and workforce development awards. The role guides the development and administration of grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts that prepare the next generation of researchers in biomedical imaging and bioengineering. It combines scientific expertise with program administration and involves working closely with applicants, awardees, the research community, and colleagues.

Requirements

Ph.D. in biomedical engineering.
Demonstrated knowledge of research training and workforce development programs, such as fellowships, institutional training grants, and career development awards.
Experience reviewing and evaluating scientific proposals or managing research projects, grants, or contracts.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain scientific, policy, and program matters to varied audiences.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with federal grants administration, cooperative agreements, or contract management.
Experience organizing workshops, working groups, or scientific meetings.
Experience evaluating programs and using data to identify trends and needs in training.
Familiarity with the biomedical imaging and bioengineering research communities.

Responsibilities

Plan, stimulate, advise, direct, and evaluate program activities for research training projects and programs, and other awards, cooperative agreements, and contracts related to training and workforce development.
Administer grants and cooperative agreements and establish contracts to fulfill the client's mission.
Conduct scientific and administrative reviews and analyze applications and proposals from a programmatic viewpoint.
Implement strategies to support successful completion of current projects and prepare conceptual plans and other written products as needed.
Consult with and advise grantees and contractors during application and proposal preparation, and provide guidance on program issues.
Gather information and provide feedback to applicants and awardees through progress reports, in-person or online meetings, and site visits as needed.
Attend and participate in scientific meetings as a representative of NIBIB.
Communicate organizational positions, policies, and procedures to scientists in the research community.
Organize working groups and workshops related to research training; identify training trends and needs through program evaluations and expert input; and gather recommendations for future needs and areas of expansion.
Formulate, develop, and present new research training concepts, projects, and initiatives to appropriate advisory groups.
Make recommendations to leadership and other officials on program direction, priorities, and funding levels.
Prepare reports and documents describing the team's contributions to advancing the client's mission.
Provide training and backup coverage to other client staff in areas of responsibility.