Program Manager II - REMOTE

Job ID: req2946
Employee Type: exempt full-time
Division: Clinical Monitoring Research Program
Facility: Telework: US
Location: USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.

Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Clinical Monitoring Research Program Directorate (CMRPD) is assisting the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) to develop and implement a well-defined Program Management Office (PMO) framework and infrastructure that can quickly integrate project/program management and other support functions under a matrixed team concept, committing personnel and expertise from multiple organizations within the Institute. This PMO will directly support major NHLBI initiatives and will implement robust project management processes and procedures across the Institute through training efforts, policy development, change management strategies, and other means as identified. The NHLBI provides global leadership for a research, training, and education program to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood diseases and enhance the health of all individuals so that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives. The NHLBI stimulates basic discoveries about the causes of disease, enables the translation of basic discoveries into clinical practice, fosters training and mentoring of emerging scientists and physicians, and communicates research advances to the public. It creates and supports a robust, collaborative research infrastructure in partnership with private and public organizations, including academic institutions, industry, and other government agencies. The Institute collaborates with patients, families, health care professionals, scientists, professional societies, patient advocacy groups, community organizations, and the media to promote the application of research results and leverage resources to address public health needs. The NHLBI also collaborates with international organizations to help reduce the burden of heart, lung, and blood diseases worldwide. NHLBI anticipates that the PMO will manage multiple Large-Scale Complex Initiatives that will involve program management coordination and support of personnel from organizations across the NHLBI, multi-tiered governance structures, national level stakeholders, and multiple awardees that are performing work as a consortium under Other Transaction Agreements.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages project and program activities for the NHLBI by performing a variety of high-level administrative and programmatic functions that include planning, implementation, and execution of overall Program strategies, goals, and objectives
• Assists the program team with project budgeting and forecasting
• Provides NHLBI PMO leadership for defined program and project management activities such as program risk assessments, integrated master schedule development and tracking, and overall program performance
• Interfaces with government officials, both scientific and administrative, at varying levels of leadership and responsibility to coordinate program support for assigned projects/programs
• Assists with preparing and reviewing Other Transaction Authority (OTA) pricing for project operations
• Serves as direct Program liaison with other Managers and key stakeholders
• Ensures Program compliance with all policies and procedures related to project management, contract relations, purchasing, and fiscal planning
• Assists in the preparation of program reports, including monthly updates and quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports
• Performs detailed planning of program execution
• Coordinates Meeting Management support for Programs, including drafting agendas, taking meeting notes/minutes, and recording and monitoring action items for initiative committees, sub-committees, awardee consortia, peer review panels, external advisory panels, scrum teams, program reviews, and other stakeholders as needed
• Communicates effectively with Senior level Managers within CMRPD and NHLBI to compose both business and scientific documents and ensure smooth operations of the Program
• Assists in the application of the principles of budgeting, contracting, personnel management, government regulations, and technical writing
• Performs other related duties as assigned by a responsible authority
• This position is 100% remote
  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Possession of Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or four (4) years relevant experience in lieu of degree. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
• In addition to the education requirement, a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible relevant experience
• Strong project management background and understanding of project management processes.
• Prior experience using a deliverable oriented work breakdown structure (WBS) to create project schedules
• Demonstrated expertise with any combination of the following software tools:
• Microsoft Project Professional or Server Smartsheet
• MS Office Suite, including Visio and MS Teams
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• PMP certification
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies and how to model them in a project schedule
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Be able to handle multiple competing priorities while delivering excellent customer support
• Possess an advanced level of understanding of Project Scheduling industry standards and best practices

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

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