Senior Project Manager

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Valid8 Financial, Inc. seeks a Senior Project Manager to support the MEDVAMC research portfolio.

The role involves directing projects, drafting communications, and managing budgets within the Research Service Line, ensuring compliance and fiscal responsibility. The ideal candidate has graduate-level education and substantial experience in VA research administration, with a track record in regulatory audits and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of successful management level experience in VA research administration preferred.
• Experience with federal or non-profit financial management with at least five years.
• Experience with regulatory audits preferred.
• U.S. Military Veterans preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads projects coordinating and streamlining operations to increase efficiency and improve processes.
• Drafts reports and other forms of written correspondence to facilitate communication with stakeholders.
• Develops and implements project budgets for Research Service Line.
• Assists with audits to adhere to policies addressing financial/purchasing issues.
• Provides regulatory oversight for government accounting and fiscal responsibility.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Audits

Contract negotiations

Community outreach

Financial reporting

Non-profit/government accounting

Education

Graduate degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Classification: Minimum of 20 Hours/Week (in-person or hybrid telework)

Job Summary:

Reporting to the ACOS/Research, the Senior Project Manager will support the MEDVAMC research portfolio. This includes implementation and execution of projects, processes, and or flows that support high priority strategic goals.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Leads projects coordinating and streamlining operations to increase efficiency and improve processes.
• Drafts reports and other forms of written correspondence to facilitate communication and help keep stakeholders informed.
• Develops and implements project budgets for Research Service Line.
• Assists with local and national audits, as needed, to adhere to policies that address any financial and purchasing issues and/or processes.
• Provides regulatory oversight for financial accounts to ensure government accounting and fiscal responsibility adherence.
• Creates frameworks for maximizing collaboration and encouraging long-term partnerships.
• Leads community outreach and serves as an ambassador to Veterans Service Organizations on behalf of VA Research Service Line.
• Ensure annual blanket purchase orders related to assigned projects are prepared/approved for the Research Service Line.
• Provides financial reports as scheduled and/or requested.
• Represents Research Service Line in business negotiations; executes business agreements, arrangements, and/or contracts.
• Oversee the planning of the annual research week and poster session and monitor the receipts and expenditures of funds to assure fiscal responsibility.
• Ensure all policies and procedures are followed.
• Other projects as assigned by ACOS/Research.

Education and Experience:

• Required: Graduate Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Preferred: At least five years of successful management level experience in VA research administration; relevant and up-to-date knowledge of research administration.
• Preferred: Skilled in federal or non-profit financial management with at least five years of experience.
• Preferred: Experience with regulatory audits.
• Preferred: US Military Veterans.