Military Medicine Research Program Manager

Knowesis Inc.; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k Company Match

Job summary

Knowesis Inc. is seeking a Military Medicine Research Program Manager to support the Defense Health Agency's Science and Technology Portfolios. The role develops research strategies, tracks performance, and oversees program plans to mature science and technology for transition to partners.

The position is hybrid and on-site at Fort Detrick, MD with a Public Trust clearance pathway. The successful candidate brings a Master's in a life sciences or related field, 5+ years in trauma/critical care

Qualifications

• Master's degree in life sciences, public health, biomedical science, engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in trauma care, critical care, or related combat casualty care biomedical field.
• 3+ years in program/project management or lead technical/research role with planning/reporting responsibilities.
• Strong writing and speaking skills for technical/non-technical audiences.
• Ability to obtain facility access required to work on-site at Fort Detrick, MD.
• U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to science and technology research strategies and roadmaps that deliver capabilities meeting prioritized needs of Services and Combatant Commands.
• Build and maintain project plans; track progress against budget, schedule, and performance goals.
• Brief leadership on project status, including delays or funding issues.
• Support solicitation and review of research proposals; assess technical merit and relevance.
• Coordinate with government researchers, partners, and the award management team through proposal and award processes.
• Support annual budget planning and maintain records on engagements with potential transition partners.
• Participate in team collaboration to enhance knowledge sharing and innovation.

Skills

Strong communication

US citizenship

Excellent writing and speaking

Ability to obtain facility access

Education

Master's degree in life sciences/health/engineering

Job description

Brief Description

Position Title: Military Medicine Research Program Manager

Location: Fort Detrick, MD

Work Environment: Hybrid

Clearance: Public Trust

Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000

Knowesis is seeking Military Medicine Research Program Managers to support the Defense Health Agency's Science and Technology Portfolios. The Program Manager develops research strategies and roadmaps and tracks project performance against those plans. Applying subject matter knowledge of combat casualty care and operational medicine research, the Program Manager plans and oversees execution of research program plans so the science and technology matures to the point where it can transition to partners for further development or implementation. This is a shared support contract role. The successful candidate must remain flexible and adaptable to support additional research portfolios as the government's priorities evolve, combining program management skill with a strong foundation in relevant biomedical or clinical research.

The Job Duties and Responsibilities

include but are not limited to the following:

• Contribute to science and technology research strategies and roadmaps that deliver capabilities to meet prioritized needs of the Services and Combatant Commands
• Build and maintain project plans, and track progress against budget, schedule, and performance goals
• Brief leadership on project status, especially delays or funding issues
• Support the solicitation and review of research proposals, applying subject matter knowledge to assess technical merit and relevance
• Coordinate with government researchers, partners, and the award management team throughout the proposal and award process
• Support annual budget planning and maintain records on engagements with potential transition partners
• Participate in team collaboration to enhance knowledge sharing and innovation

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in life sciences, public health, biomedical science, engineering, or a related scientific or technical field
• At least five years of experience in research, clinical, or program roles relevant to trauma care, critical care, or another combat casualty care-related biomedical field
• At least three years of experience in program or project management, or in a lead technical or research role with comparable planning and reporting responsibilities
• Strong writing and speaking skills, with the ability to explain project details to technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to obtain any facility access required to work on-site at Fort Detrick, MD
• U.S. citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in life sciences, public health, biomedical science, engineering, or a related scientific or technical field
• Subject matter expertise in trauma medicine, transfusion medicine, resuscitation science, wound or burn care, or patient transport
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or federal health research programs
• Familiarity with the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, federal award instruments, or grant management software

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.