Senior Project Manager – DoD R&D & Lab Programs

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Promotion opportunities

Teamwork environment

Job summary

Chenega Services and Federal Solutions, LLC., a Chenega Professional Services company, seeks a Senior Project Manager to support our Scientific and Research client within the Department of Defense. The candidate will work independently, lead teams, multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and communicate effectively, both written and verbal.

Proficiency in Excel and MS Project and lab experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required.
• 5+ years of experience with 2+ years in a science laboratory environment.
• Minimum 1 year of project management experience; PMP certification preferred.
• Pass background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Research Proposal Support. Assists the Division in the preparation and review of all new research proposal submissions and/or change requests impacting in-progress research.
• Research Agreement Support. Works with Division leads to ensure completeness of agreement packets and ensures correct routing for approval.
• Budget Estimates and Service Rate Calculations. Tracks project-related staffing coverage for assigned Division scientific personnel funded by projects by month.
• Tracking Project Schedule and Performance. Consolidates, reviews, and reports on assigned Division task execution metrics.
• Monthly Budget Execution. Consolidates, reviews, and tracks budget execution reports for the incumbent’s assigned Division.
• Project Change Requests (CR). Tracks all Division CR submissions and monitors status.
• Data, Document, and Manuscript Support. Provides quality control and quality review support for all project-related documents.
• May provide project management support to other Directorates or Divisions as determined and directed by Institute leadership.
• Project Execution. Communicates and coordinates with the Division Chief, PIs, study staff, and service areas to facilitate project execution.

Skills

Strong communication

Multitasking

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Chenega Services and Federal Solutions, LLC., a Chenega Professional Services company, seeks a Senior Project Manager to support our Scientific and Research client within the Department of Defense. The candidate will work independently, lead teams, multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and communicate effectively, both written and verbal.

Proficiency in Excel and MS Project and lab experience are required.