Research Project Manager

The Swift Group, LLC; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 49,996 - 290,004; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Wellness benefits

Retirement benefits

Education benefits

Time off benefits

Job summary

A leading research firm in College Park, MD is seeking a Research Project Manager to support a mission-driven research program. The role involves overseeing contract performance, managing stakeholder communications, and providing program status updates. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in project management related to research and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive pay range and comprehensive benefits including healthcare and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Program or Project Manager supporting research programs.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and performance across complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders.
• Oversee and manage contract performance.
• Support program efforts across cost management, schedule estimation, and quality assurance.
• Prepare and present technical documentation and program status updates.
• Analyze and present forecasts, including financial, schedule, and performance data.

Skills

Requirements analysis

Strong communication skills

Resource allocation

Project costing

Deliverable tracking

Schedule and financial monitoring

Reporting

Job description

We are seeking a Research Project Manager in College Park, MD to support a mission-driven research program. This role is responsible for the successful execution of contract cost, schedule, and performance, while serving as the primary interface between government stakeholders and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Government Program Manager, and contractor leadership
• Oversee and manage contract performance, including cost, schedule, and technical execution
• Support program efforts across cost management, schedule estimation and tracking, risk management, requirements analysis, and quality assurance
• Direct technical resources and communicate program progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders
• Prepare, review, and present technical documentation and program status updates
• Provide recommendations to development teams on technical and programmatic requirements
• Develop solutions to meet technical and programmatic objectives
• Draft statements of work (SOWs) from government requirements
• Coordinate with researchers to develop and execute research project plans
• Analyze and present forecasts, including financial, schedule, and performance data
• Prepare and deliver monthly program status reviews and briefings to Government PMs
• Participate in outreach activities (e.g., symposia, technical events)
• Collaborate across Government and Contractor teams to address urgent program challenges
• Develop financial plans and support budget execution for research programs
• Monitor contract-level financial and technical performance and provide recommendations based on actuals vs. plan

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Program or Project Manager supporting research programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity

At Least 1 Year Of Experience In

• Requirements analysis
• Resource allocation
• Project costing
• Deliverable tracking
• Schedule and financial monitoring
• Reporting
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and performance across complex programs
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with technical teams and senior leadership

Familiarity With

• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• DoD 5000 series
• Intelligence Community Directive (ICD 801)

The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Pay Range

$49,996.80 - $290,004.00

Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.

Benefits

At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.