Military Medicine Research Program Manager - DE/RH

Knowesis; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

STD/LTD Insurance

401k Company Match

Voluntary Products

Job summary

Knowesis is seeking a Military Medicine Research Program Manager to support the Defense Health Agency's Science and Technology Portfolios. The role involves developing research strategies, roadmaps, and tracking performance against plans for DE/RH related programs, with on-site work at Fort Detrick, MD on a hybrid schedule.

The candidate will apply biomedical research expertise, lead program plans, coordinate with senior DoD and IC stakeholders, and prepare formal briefings to executives while

Qualifications

• Master's degree in life sciences, public health, biomedical sciences, engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in research, clinical, or program activities relevant to radiation biology or electromagnetic/acoustic interactions.
• 3+ years in program or project management with planning and reporting responsibilities.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance for Fort Detrick, MD.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain technical details to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to science and technology research strategies and roadmaps delivering capabilities to meet prioritized needs.
• Maintain program management records across classified systems (SIPRNet/JWICS).
• Coordinate with senior DoW and IC stakeholders to identify emerging threats.
• Create and present formal program briefings to senior leaders per Security Classification Guides.
• Build and maintain project plans; track budget, schedule, and performance goals.
• Provide routine status updates to program leadership and flag delays or funding issues.
• Support solicitation and review of research proposals, assessing technical merit and relevance.
• Coordinate with government researchers, partners, and award management team throughout proposal/award processes.
• Support annual budget planning.
• Maintain records of engagements with potential transition partners.

Skills

Program management

Communication skills

Security clearance

US citizenship

On-site access

Education

Master's degree in life sciences, public health, biomedical sciences, engineering, or related

PhD in life sciences, public health, biomedical sciences, engineering, or related

Job description

Position Title: Military Medicine Research Program Manager - DE/RH

Location: Fort Detrick, MD

Work Environment: Hybrid

Clearance: Eligible for Top Secret (Active preferred)

Salary Range: $120,000 - $155,000

Knowesis is seeking a Military Medicine Research Program Manager to support the Defense Health Agency's Science and Technology Portfolios. The Program Manager contributes to the development of research strategies and roadmaps and tracks project performance against those plans. Applying subject matter knowledge of operational medicine research, along with subject matter expertise in either directed energy (DE) health effects or radiation health (RH) depending on assignment, 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 position supports multiple research portfolios under one shared contract vehicle. 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
• Maintain program management records across multiple classified information systems to include the Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) and Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS)
• Coordinate with senior stakeholders in the DoW and Intelligence Community, and identify emerging threats
• Create, provide, and present formal program briefings to senior leaders, in accordance with applicable Security Classification Guides
• Build and maintain project plans, and track progress against budget, schedule, and performance goals
• Provide routine status updates to program leadership, flagging delays or funding issues as they arise
• 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
• Maintain records on engagements with potential transition partners

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 activities relevant to either (1) radiation biology and radiation injury prevention, or (2) electromagnetic and/or acoustic interactions in biological systems.
• 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
• Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in life sciences, public health, biomedical science, engineering, or a related scientific or technical field
• Subject matter expertise in electromagnetic and/or acoustic interactions in biology or radiation biology, radiation injury, and associated medical countermeasures
• 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
• Active Top Secret Clearance

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.