Execution Management Activity Program Manager

Knowesis Inc.; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (PPO/HDHP)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

STD & LTD Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Company Match

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Knowesis Inc. is seeking an Execution Management Activity (EMA) Program Manager to provide SME and project management support for post-award execution of extramural research awards.

The role supports DHA DAD-S&T programs, ensuring compliance, timely processing, and accurate tracking of outcomes. The candidate will coordinate with the EMA team, review invoices, prepare modifications, and assist with pre-award activities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in life sciences, public health, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in federal contract or grant execution management.
• Experience preparing modification docs, reviewing reports and invoices.
• Experience conducting compliance reviews of research proposals.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-award reviews for extramural award mechanisms with analysis and briefing materials.
• Review technical reports and summarize progress, financials, risks, and findings.
• Prepare draft award modifications reflecting performance and funding changes.
• Review invoices for accuracy and obtain government approval.
• Track outcomes and outputs across the extramural portfolio.
• Conduct compliance reviews and recommend final determinations.
• Analyze cost, schedule, and performance; flag necessary course corrections.
• Assist with BAA/OTA-related templates and funding notification letters.
• Serve as technical POC for funded investigators and coordinate with government.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to share updates and gather input on changes.

Skills

Federal contract mgmt

Post-award support

Modification documentation

Compliance reviews

Cost tracking

Schedule tracking

Performance metrics

Education

Master's degree in life sciences / related field

Tools

Electronic Grants System

Job description

Position Title

Execution Management Activity Program Manager

Location

Fort Detrick, MD

Work Environment

Hybrid

Clearance

Public Trust

Salary Range

$105,000 - $135,000

Knowesis is seeking an Execution Management Activity (EMA) Program Manager to provide subject matter expertise and project management support for post-award execution of extramural research awards, and support select pre-award activities. This role supports the DHA Deputy Assistant Director – Science & Technology (DAD-S&T) programs, helping ensure compliance, timely processing, and accurate tracking of program outcomes. The government retains all approval, negotiation, and decision authority. The Program Manager must stay flexible to adapt to emerging priorities that may shift program alignment or task focus. The Program Manager coordinates closely with the broader EMA team but does not serve in a team lead capacity.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Support government-led pre-award reviews for extramural award mechanisms, including preparing analysis and briefing materials that inform government negotiations.
• Review technical reports and summarize technical progress, financial health, risks, and scientific findings for the government.
• Prepare draft award modification documentation reflecting technical performance and funding changes, ensuring awards remain compliant and aligned with programmatic priorities.
• Review invoices for accuracy and compliance, recommending approval to the government per contract terms.
• Track outcomes and outputs across the extramural award portfolio.
• Conduct compliance reviews of research proposals and recommend final determinations to the government.
• Analyze cost, schedule, and performance against approved plans, and alert decision makers when course corrections or resourcing changes may be needed.
• As assigned, support development of Broad Agency Announcement General Application Instructions and solicitation templates, and support preparation of funding notification letters, for government issuance.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for funded investigators, answering questions on technical progress and helping them navigate contractual requirements, while referring change requests to the government for decision.
• Engage other program stakeholders, as needed, to share technical updates and gather input for the government's consideration on program changes.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in life sciences, biomedical sciences, public health, or a related scientific field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in federal contract or grant execution management, including post-award administrative support.
• Demonstrated experience preparing modification documentation, reviewing technical reports, and reviewing invoices for government approval.
• Experience conducting compliance reviews of research proposals.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to track cost, schedule, and performance metrics and report on program status.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of federal award management experience.
• Direct experience supporting Department of Defense extramural research award administration, including CDMRP or DHA S&T programs.
• Familiarity with Other Transaction Authority (OTA) and/or Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) proposal requirements.
• Familiarity with the Electronic Grants System.

Benefits

• Health (PPO & HDHP) Insurance, Dental, Vision, STD & LTD, Basic Life Insurance, 401k Company Match, & Voluntary Products.

Knowesis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on merit and qualifications. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal laws. Our company values all applicants and employees and fosters a work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.