Program Support Coordinator (Dual-Hatted: Peer Review System Administrator)

Knowesis; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401k match

Job summary

Knowesis seeks a Program Support Coordinator to manage daily eBRAP operations and serve as the primary Peer Review System Administrator for COCO. This hybrid role supports FOA setup, compliance checks, user provisioning, and metrics generation, acting as the technical liaison for CDMRP program managers and system users.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in program support or IT project management, a DoD security mindset, and strong data reporting skills to deliver dashboards and performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, business, health admin, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily eBRAP operations and FOA configurations.

Skills

System administration

Data analysis

Reporting dashboards

Customer service

User account management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Position: Program Support Coordinator (Dual-Hatted: Peer Review System Administrator)

Location: Fort Detrick, MD / Remote (Hybrid)

Work Environment: Hybrid

Clearance Required: Public Trust

Status: Contingent

Anticipated Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000

Knowesis is seeking a Program Support Coordinator is a dual-hatted Key Personnel role responsible for managing operational flow and serving as the primary Peer Review System Administrator. This critical position oversees daily eBRAP and COCO (Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated) system operations, including Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) set-up, application compliance oversight, user account management, and the generation of performance metrics and dashboards. This role ensures flawless technical execution of the application intake and peer review processes, maintains data integrity, and serves as the primary technical liaison for CDMRP program managers and system users.

The Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee daily eBRAP operational activities, utilizing established SOPs to configure the system for each FOA, complete compliance checks, and manage application processing.
• Serve as the primary Peer Review System (COCO) Administrator, managing system configuration, user access controls, account provisioning, and conflict of interest (COI) restrictions functionality.
• Generate, analyze, and deliver required metrics, dashboards, and ad hoc reports, including score distribution reports, reviewer demographics, and helpdesk time-to-resolution metrics.
• Manage the delivery of data and files via secure web services between the COCO system and the government's Electronic Grants System (EGS), ensuring the highest level of data integrity, consistency, and accuracy.
• Oversee the administrative compliance review of incoming pre- and full research applications, generating non-compliance notifications and maintaining audit trails to defend against procedural appeals.
• Manage public and reviewer helpdesk operations, providing technical support for application submissions, document collection, and peer review system navigation.
• Act as the technical liaison during Integrated Program Team (IPT) meetings, reporting on system functionality updates, workload bands, and user issues.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Health Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in program support, systems administration, or IT project management, preferably supporting federal grants management or biomedical research systems.
• Direct experience configuring, administering, and troubleshooting web-based portal systems and managing user accounts.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in generating complex data reports, metrics, and operational dashboards.
• Knowledge of DoD IM/IT security procedures, data transfer protocols, and PII/PHI protection standards.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) and pass required background checks.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to translate technical system issues for non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Previous experience directly supporting the CDMRP eBRAP system or similar federal electronic grants/peer review systems (e.g., NIH eRA Commons, Grants.gov).
• Experience with JIRA or similar helpdesk tracking 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.