Program Manager IV - Research & Development Operations

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 105,800 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Background check upon hire

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine is seeking a Program Manager IV to lead the execution of multiple complex federal contract funded programs, ensuring strict compliance with FAR and contractual requirements while delivering on cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

You will oversee governance, financial oversight, risk management, and program delivery across multi-disciplinary teams, guiding one or more project managers to achieve stated objectives and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• More than 10 years of relevant experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and managing large federal contracts.
• Strong communication, planning, scheduling, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full lifecycle compliance with FAR and agency contracts.
• Lead large, complex federal contract funded programs.
• Interface with Contracting Officer Representatives.
• Oversee program financial performance and risk management.
• Guide Project Managers and technical staff to meet contract goals and milestones.
• Identify interdependencies and allocate resources accordingly.
• Support proposal development and capture of new opportunities.

Skills

FAR knowledge

Program management

Contract governance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Proposal tracking

Data analysis tools

Job description

Join the HJF team!

HJF is seeking a

Job Description

Join the HJF team!

HJF is seeking a Program Manager IV to lead the execution of multiple complex federal contract funded programs, ensuring 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 governance, 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.

This position will be in support of HJF’s Research and Development Operations portfolio.

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full lifecycle compliance with FAR and agency specific contractual requirements. Ensure alignment of delivery with contract scope.
• Lead large, complex federal contract funded programs.
• Serve as interface with Contracting Officer Representatives.
• Oversee program financial performance.
• Establish and maintain a risk management framework specific to contracts.
• Serve as main point of contact and liaison between internal and external stakeholders (i.e. Principal Investigators, Program Sponsors, Contracting Officer Representatives, organizational leadership and project management teams), ensuring contract goals and milestones are met while ensuring the growth of new contracts.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships on matters of mutual interest.
• Track and report on progress, deliverables, and outcomes.
• Manage key program elements, including but not limited to, goals and milestones, risks, available resources, budgets, standard operating procedures, quality control, and results.
• Identify project interdependencies, aligning resources and efforts where appropriate.
• Supervise, advise and guide Project Managers and technical staff throughout the program lifecycle, focusing on the strategic direction of the projects.
• Take corrective action as needed.
• Support and participate in planning, creation and submission of proposals and agreements as requested.
• Identify and/or lead capture on new contract based opportunities for the Portfolio and HJF in collaboration with Business Development.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct Supervisor: Direct authority to make decisions on the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, starting salaries and merit increases; conduct employee performance evaluations and directs work activities.
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Business Administration or Life Sciences field of study preferred.
• More than 10 years of relevant experience required.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), proven extensive experience capturing and managing large federal contracts, federal budget processes and fundamental principles of project management.
• Solid interpersonal skills, including the ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing, build and maintain teams, and identify and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate activities to meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of software including Microsoft Office, proposal/project tracking, and data analysis tools.
• Prior experience in life sciences preferred.
  
  

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
  
  

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a office setting.
  
  

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $105,800-$190,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.
  
  

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.
  
  

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.