Director, Research & Development Operations

Federallabs; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

HJF in Bethesda, MD seeks a Director, Research & Development Operations to lead the execution of multiple complex federal contract-based programs and grow such awards under the RDO Portfolio. This role ensures strict compliance with FAR and contractual requirements while delivering on cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

The director serves as the primary interface with government stakeholders and is responsible for contract execution, financial oversight, risk management, and program

Job description

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Director, Research & Development Operations to lead the execution of multiple complex federal contract-based funded programs and growth of such awards under the Research & Development Operations Portfolio (RDO) as part of RDO leadership.

This position will ensure strict compliance with FAR and contractual requirements while delivering on cost, schedule, and performance objectives. This role serves as the primary interface with government stakeholders and is responsible for contract execution, financial oversight, risk management, and program delivery across multi-disciplinary teams. This position strategically guides one or more project managers and related technical staff to ensure they are all working effectively toward the program’s stated objectives and expansion of HJF’s contracts (number and size). This position will also serve to align PM processes and approaches across the RDO portfolio, serving as a bridge with other portfolios and Enterprise Optimization.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing, and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike.Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.