Strategic Program Manager – Health Research & Policy

LUKOS LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lukos LLC is seeking a Program Manager in Bethesda, MD to support the NCCIH Office of Administrative Operations. The role focuses on business analysis, policy development, and contract performance oversight, working with the COR to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables and proactive risk management.

The position requires at least five years of experience in technical assistance and personnel management, with strong planning and coordination skills in a government contracting environment.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of experience providing technical assistance, including at least 1 year in personnel management and oversight of contract performance.

Responsibilities

• Empower and support NCCIH leadership and staff in assessing, planning, executing, and managing portfolio, program, and/or project activities to achieve Strategic Plan goals.
• Meet with the COR to review tasks' workstream status, needs, and risks on a weekly basis or as needed.
• Provide the COR and CO budget estimates and updates for NCCIH portfolios, programs, and/or projects.
• Maintain up-to-date inventory of all workstream work products and deliverables; ensure documentation in NCCIH Teams Sites as appropriate.
• Provide project planning, coordination, and management support at the request of the COR, as needed.
• Coordinate with COR, subject matter experts and/or CO as needed to facilitate information sharing and best practices.
• Foster outreach and engagement with leadership and stakeholders, including preparing memos, presentations, and resources.
• Develop and implement qualitative and quantitative methods to assess and improve effectiveness for complex processes and projects.

Skills

Program management

Portfolio planning

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Qualitative analysis

Education

BA/BS in relevant discipline

Job description

Lukos LLC is seeking a Program Manager in Bethesda, MD to support the NCCIH Office of Administrative Operations. The role focuses on business analysis, policy development, and contract performance oversight, working with the COR to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables and proactive risk management.

The position requires at least five years of experience in technical assistance and personnel management, with strong planning and coordination skills in a government contracting environment.