Hybrid Administrative Program Specialist – Managing Consultant/Associate Director

at Guidehouse

• Job title: Administrative Program Specialist – Managing Consultant/Associate Director
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $113,000 - $188,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, United States

About the role

• 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