Senior Scientific Administrative Program Specialists

Leidos; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a Senior Program Specialist in Washington, DC, to provide operational and programmatic expertise. This hybrid role requires a Master's degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, particularly in medical countermeasures. Candidates must possess strong organizational skills and proficiency in project management tools. The salary range is between $101,400 and $183,300 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in project management supporting medical countermeasures.
• Strong attention to detail and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and programmatic expertise for execution of research and development programs.
• Analyze and evaluate program metrics and identify areas for improvement.
• Assist with development and management of program plans and budgets.

Skills

Planning and analysis

Collaboration across multiple workstreams

Project management tools proficiency

Strong organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Adobe applications proficiency

Education

Master's Degree in business or relevant scientific/life sciences field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Leidos is seeking Senior Program Specialists, contingent upon contract award, to be performed hybrid onsite in Washington, DC.

Candidate MUST:

• Be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder with the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
• Be located within 50 miles of location for hybrid/onsite work.

Duties

• Provide operational & programmatic expertise to BARDA for the execution of multiple research and development programs.
• Develop program plans, strategies, and budgets. Assist in managing program portfolios and providing oversight on projects and product development to ensure all requirements are addressed.
• Analyze and evaluate programs, proposals and plans, and program metrics for technical and programmatic merit, as well as to identify risks, mitigation strategies and potential areas of improvements.
• Assist with the vision, design, acquisition, and execution of programs in support of the Government Program Director(s).
• Coordinate and integrate amongst Government Directors and potential stakeholders, interagency partners, and user communities regarding areas of collaboration, needs, emerging industrial and academic capabilities and technologies, identify and review emerging requirements and opportunities for transition of selected technology programs.
• Assist with the preparation for technical discussions with Government and Industry regarding program concepts, funded projects, strategies, and transition concepts.
• Identify, evaluate, and accelerate innovative projects to advance BARDA initiatives.
• Assist the program manager with programmatic metrics and milestones (cost, schedule and adherence to contractual requirements).
• Develop and manage program plans and financial tools to provide appropriate oversight to a number of programs and budgets in a portfolio.
• Analyze and evaluate programs, plans, and metrics to align with mission and program goals. Able to identify program risks and problems and assist with mitigation strategies. Assist with the design, procurement, and execution of programs in support of the Government Program Director(s).
• Coordinate amongst government Program directors, stakeholders, interagency partners, and potential user communities. Identify opportunities and assist with transition of selected programs. Provide contract management and acquisition support to program.
• Assist in development and editing of various documents and briefings. Organize, coordinate and host technical meetings, workshops, etc.

Senior Administrative Program Specialist Qualifications

• Master\'s Degree in business or an appropriate scientific /life sciences field
• AND a Minimum of Ten (10) years of relevant industry experience
• Candidates must demonstrate experience in:
• Proficiency in planning and analysis. Facilitating collaboration across multiple Advanced Research and Development (ARD) and Medical Countermeasure (MCM) workstreams, as well as interagency coordination. Managing the process of identifying, capturing, storing, archiving, evaluating, retrieving, distributing, and sharing information assets supporting the federal government. Expertise in project management tools, information management, and content management strategies.
• Project management supporting medical countermeasures initiatives, such as cost, schedule, performance, risk analysis, and advice.
• Being a self-starter and ability to critically think at the operational level to determine and recommend project management practices for implementation.
• Strong organizational skills (e.g., time management, communication, setting goals, delegation, working under pressure, self-motivation, analytical thinking, and attention to detail). Proficiency in written and oral communications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Outlook; experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI is preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe applications, including Acrobat Reader, DC Pro, and Adobe Connect.
• *Or equivalent* Waiver may be issued by the government if the proposed candidate has a combination minimum of years of industry experience and/or degree in desired discipline along with a minimum of three years (156 weeks) of direct experience supporting organizations related to Advanced Research and Development (ARD) and Medical Countermeasures (MCM)

PHHS

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We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”

Pay Range: $101,400.00 - $183,300.00