NLM IT Project Manager

Ripple Effect; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Ripple Effect is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead a high-impact NIH/NLM contract, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring compliant, on-time delivery of complex IT initiatives.

This role demands extensive program management, budgeting, and regulatory knowledge, with emphasis on FISMA, 508 accessibility, and federal procurement standards. You will work on-site at the NIH campus in Maryland, communicating with government stakeholders and managing risk across contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred.
• 12 years’ experience
• 4 years project management experience
• 2 years of supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Oversight: Serve as the overall lead, manager, and administrator for the contract. Act as the primary interface with government program authorities and representatives on all technical and programmatic issues. Provide strategic direction and day-to-day oversight of all contract activities
• Program Execution & Coordination: Supervise program/project operations by developing procedures, planning and directing execution of technical, programming, maintenance, and administrative support, and monitoring and reporting progress. Ensure timely, accurate, and within-budget delivery of all contract deliverables
• Resource & Financial Management: Manages the acquisition and employment of program/project resources. Oversee financial and administrative aspects of the program in accordance with contract requirements. Provide monthly activity and financial status reports, including cost accounting by task and labor category, burn rate analysis, subcontractor and consultant costs, and staffing updates and recruiting status
• Communication & Reporting: Maintain a collaborative communication structure with the government and interested parties. Respond proactively to issues or deviations from planned timelines
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensures compliance with Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), HHS, NIH, and NLM security and operational policies, and Section 508 accessibility standards. Supports configuration management, security management, and quality assurance processes

Skills

Program management

Budgeting

Contract compliance

FAR Compliance

Agile

MS Project

Scrum

508 Compliance

FISMA

Govt contracting

PMP

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Are you ready to lead complex, high-impact government IT program where your vision, technical leadership, and contract management skills drive mission success? Are you passionate about building and optimizing program operations that deliver measurable results?

Ripple Effect is looking for an IT Project Manager with many years of experience in program or project management to support our client’s mission. The IT Project Manager will play a pivotal leadership role in supporting the National Library of Medicine (NLM)—a global leader in biomedical research and data science—in its efforts to accelerate biomedical discovery and improve public health through data-powered research. As the overall lead and administrator for the contract, the IT Project Manager will oversee all technical, operational, and administrative aspects of the program. This includes managing cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and serving as the primary liaison between NLM and contractor personnel. The Program Manager will be responsible for aligning project execution with NLM’s strategic goals, including advancing biomedical informatics, supporting translational science, and enhancing IT security and infrastructure.

If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We offer a diverse and engaging work environment, with a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle.

General Information

• Job Code: SHR-AM-05M/06M
• Location: Client/NIH Main Campus
• Employee Type : Exempt, Full-Time Regular

(Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements)

• Telework: none/Client Site
• Clearance: Public Trust
• Number of Openings: 1
• Salary Range : $107,844.00 – $124,019.00 per year (how we pay and promote)

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Oversight:Serve as the overall lead, manager, and administrator for the contract. Act as the primary interface with government program authorities and representatives on all technical and programmatic issues. Provide strategic direction and day-to-day oversight of all contract activities
• Program Execution & Coordination:Supervise program/project operations by developing procedures, planning and directing execution of technical, programming, maintenance, and administrative support, and monitoring and reporting progress. Ensure timely, accurate, and within-budget delivery of all contract deliverables
• Resource & Financial Management:Manages the acquisition and employment of program/project resources. Oversee financial and administrative aspects of the program in accordance with contract requirements. Provide monthly activity and financial status reports, including cost accounting by task and labor category, burn rate analysis, subcontractor and consultant costs, and staffing updates and recruiting status
• Communication & Reporting:Maintain a collaborative communication structure with the government and interested parties. Respond proactively to issues or deviations from planned timelines
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensures compliance with Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), HHS, NIH, and NLM security and operational policies, and Section 508 accessibility standards. Supports configuration management, security management, and quality assurance processes

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred
• 12 years’ experience
• 4 years project management experience
• 2 years of supervisory experience

Basic Requirements

• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary IT programs
• Experience with budgeting, resource allocation, and contract compliance
• Strong knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, contract compliance, and reporting standards
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, MS Project)
• Familiar with federal IT compliance (508, FISMA)
• Experience with government consulting and contracting

To be successful at Ripple Effect, you must be able to pay attention to details, clearly communicate, work independently, and have an eagerness to learn. Learn more about what makes Ripple so great check out our capabilities.

Skills That Set You Apart

• Experience supporting NIH, and especially NLM
• Familiarity with DevOps, cloud infrastructure, biomedical informatics, or data science environments
• PMP or equivalent project management certification

About Ripple Effect

Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned small business providing professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across Communications & Outreach, Research & Evaluation, Program Management & Policy, Digital Transformation, and Technical & Scientific Support solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains.

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Benefits

Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences.

Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, political affiliation, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department at [e-mail] or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using E-verify.