SCINet Program Operations Manager
About The Position
Connexus Hub, Inc. is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Manager to serve as Key Personnel supporting the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Scientific Computing Initiative Network (SCINet) . This role provides program oversight, operational coordination, and governance support for a nationwide high-performance scientific research network. The Strategic Initiatives Manager is responsible for ensuring alignment with USDA objectives, maintaining program documentation and controls, managing risks and change processes, and facilitating effective communication across technical and stakeholder teams. This position is remote-first and operates in close coordination with the SCINet Program Office.
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of IT program or project management experience
- Experience supporting scientific computing, research, or HPC environments
- Demonstrated expertise in change management, risk management, and stakeholder coordination
- Strong organizational and documentation management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently in a distributed environment
- Public Trust / USDA background investigation required
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting federal research or R&E network environments
- Familiarity with high-performance networking concepts
- Prior experience supporting USDA, ARS, or similar research organizations
Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary point of contact for SCINet program support activities
- Manage configuration control and documentation for meetings, decisions, and initiatives
- Maintain the SCINet Operations Kanban Board
- Develop, track, and maintain a Risk Management Program
- Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive Change Management System
- Maintain and update the Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RACI)
- Track and validate SCINet hardware inventory
- Monitor and manage the [email protected] inbox, escalating issues as appropriate
- Coordinate with SCINet leadership, network engineers, HPC administrators, and stakeholders
- Plan, monitor, and close initiatives supporting SCINet operations and expansion
- Provide weekly activity reports and support required program deliverables
- Ensure compliance with USDA policies, security requirements, and response SLAs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
