Scientific Program Manager

Guidehouse; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Guidehouse in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Scientific Program Manager to independently provide support services for the NHLBI HIV/AIDS program. This full-time role involves developing initiatives, coordinating RFAs/RFPs, and monitoring program performance to meet objectives.

The position requires a Master of Science in biology or related field and at least five years of program management experience, with strong writing and analytic skills. Federal public trust clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in biology or related scientific field.
• Minimum of five years of scientific focused program management experience.
• Experience involving stakeholder engagement, coordination and collaboration.
• Ability to perform scientific program and portfolio management; communication and technical writing; and/or research analysis, metrics and reporting activities.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD public trust.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff on general scientific issues related to NHLBI HIV/AIDS program.
• Develop and coordinate scientific initiatives, including PAs, RFAs, and RFPs.
• Support coordination, implementation, and monitoring of scientific programs and activities.
• Plan, monitor, and conduct administrative/portfolio analyses to evaluate program goals.
• Analyze and evaluate changes in program plans, funding and milestones.
• Prepare reports to assess effectiveness of programs.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Coordination

Collaboration

Program management

Technical writing

Research analysis

Metrics reporting

Education

Master of Science in biology or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Web-based apps

Job description

Job Family:

Scientific Research & Analysis

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

We are currently searching for a Scientific Program Manager. This role will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services. This is a full-time opportunity located in Bethesda, MD.

• Collaborate with staff on general scientific issues related to the NHLBI HIV/AIDS program with active participation in the research agendas.
• Work with staff on the development and coordination of scientific initiatives, including Program Announcements (PAs), Requests for Applications (RFAs), and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Support the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of scientific programs and activities.
• Plan, initiate, monitor, and conduct administrative/portfolio analyses to evaluate the effectiveness of the program in meeting established goals.
• Analyze and evaluate changes in program plans, objectives and funding and their effect on financial and programmatic milestones.
• Perform analysis and prepare reports to assess the effectiveness of programs.
• Review short- and long-range planning proposals to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and mission.
• Develop and implement comprehensive studies of performance measures to evaluate program productivity, develop metrics and milestones to assess progress of the program.
• Advise the NHLBI AIDS Coordinator of unique conditions and issues which affect administrative functions.
• Develop reports that identify/recommend changes in program direction and operation.
• Review documentation for compliance with policy and procedures; oversee manuscript preparation; interpret instructions for adherence to format; organize manuscripts for review; collect data; provide summaries for analysis and interpretation.
• Coordinate activities and data calls.
• Conduct literature reviews and online searches to examine the current state of HIV/AIDS-related heart, lung, blood, and sleep research and prepare reports summarizing and synthesizing the body of work.
• Prepare, present, and disseminate information about advances in promising new approaches and developments in HIV/AIDS-related heart, lung, blood, and sleep disease prevention and treatment.
• Arrange seminars and workshops to assess the current state-of-the science of disease prevention; facilitate collaborative efforts with NIH Institutes and Centers, and other governmental and non-governmental agencies.
• Maintain and update the NHLBI HIV/AIDS Program public and Intranet websites.
• Keep current on the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), NIH, NHLBI, and NIH grants policies relevant to HIV/AIDS.
• Develop administrative standard operating procedures for the program.
• Work with staff on the preparation of scientific talks and presentations.
• Assists in other NHLBI HIV/AIDS program-related activities.
• Facilitate communication among cross-functional teams and serving as a resource for general inquiries.
• Prepare materials for meetings, including agendas and background materials.
• Complete progress reports; flag potential issues; synthesize and summarize research findings, draft, and finalize top line reports and PowerPoint presentations.
• Coordinate and disseminate information; provide status updates; prepare reports to NHLBI leadership and OAR.
• Collaborate with staff on administrative tasks regarding the NHLBI HIV/AIDS budget.
• Manage coding of HIV/AIDS grants.

What You Will Need:

• Master of Science in biology or related scientific field.
• Minimum of FIVE (5) years of scientific focused program management experience.
• Experience involving stakeholder engagement, coordination and collaboration.
• Ability to perform scientific program and portfolio management; communication and technical writing; and/or research analysis, metrics and reporting activities.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Knowledge with NIH grants and/or federal research administration knowledge experience highly beneficial.
• Experience with policy, compliance and/or project management is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a teamwork mindset.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook) and web-based applications.

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.