Administrative Program Specialist providing operational and programmatic expertise for biotechnology initiatives. Collaborating with government and industry to enhance public health through R&D efforts.
Responsibilities
Provide operation and programmatic expertise for the execution of multiple research and development programs
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
Analyze and evaluate programs, plans, and metrics to align with mission and program goals; assist with the design, procurement, and execution of programs in support of the Government Program Director(s)
Identify, evaluate, and accelerate innovative projects to advance client initiatives
Identify opportunities and assist with transition of selected programs; provide contract management and acquisition support to program
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
Develop and manage program plans and financial tools to provide appropriate oversight to a number of programs and budgets in a portfolio
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 vision, design, acquisition, and execution of programs in support of the Government Program Director(s)
Assist in development and editing of various documents and briefings; organize, coordinate and host technical meetings, workshops, etc.
Assist with the preparation for technical discussions with Government and Industry regarding program concepts, funded projects, strategies, and transition concepts
Assist the program manager with programmatic metrics and milestones (cost, schedule and adherence to contractual requirements)
Build and sustain meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues
Contribute to positive, inclusive team culture and collaborative working environment
Understand and use firm capabilities, solutions, and methodologies
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business or appropriate scientific/life sciences field
Minimum 8 years of relevant industry experience related to:
project management supporting medical countermeasures initiatives such as, cost, schedule, performance, risk analysis, and advice;
managing the process of identifying, capturing, storing, archiving, evaluating, retrieving, distributing, and sharing information assets supporting the federal government;
facilitating collaboration across multiple Advanced Research and Development (ARD) and Medical Countermeasure (MCM) workstreams;
planning, analysis, and interagency coordination
Graduate degree in business or appropriate scientific/life sciences field
Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience related to:
project management supporting medical countermeasures initiatives such as, cost, schedule, performance, risk analysis, and advice;
managing the process of identifying, capturing, storing, archiving, evaluating, retrieving, distributing, and sharing information assets supporting the federal government;
facilitating collaboration across multiple Advanced Research and Development (ARD) and Medical Countermeasure (MCM) workstreams;
planning, analysis, and interagency coordination
Benefits
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
Job title
Administrative Program Specialist – Managing Consultant/Associate Director
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