Scientific Program Manager Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Position Objective: Provide services as a Scientific Program Manager in support of the overall functions of the Division of AIDS (DAIDS) within the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH).  The NIAID Division of AIDS (DAIDS) requires expertise to complement the efforts of current federal employees. This acquisition will add expertise in external correspondence as well as structured project management and analysis that the Division needs to address immediate operational tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and assists staff implement policies and procedures related to the organization's scientific programs.
• Coordinate and document projects from beginning to completion; monitor and report the status of completion, funding and results attained; provide progress reports.
• Perform a variety of quantitative and qualitative assessment and evaluation activities involved in collection, organization, analysis, preparation, processing and reporting of scientific information.
• Collaborate with staff on the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of programs and initiatives in the assigned specialty area of research.
• Collects, analyzes and creates scientific program information.
• Spearhead compilation, analysis and organization of scientific, program and related information; and develop and/or lead data analysis/dyadic data analysis.
• Create both internal and external materials in the form of reports, summaries, emails, website content, video scripts, newsletters and social media.
• Plan, initiate, monitor and conduct administrative/portfolio analyses to evaluate the effectiveness of the program in meeting established goals.
• Review and summarize materials and data; gather and coordinate information for review; conduct data entry and file maintenance; edit and/or prepare text, data and charts.
• Coordinates workshops and reports their outcomes.
• Prepare for a variety of information exchanges with public and private sector science colleagues working on research programs, and policy related to research program priorities.
• Work with staff on organizing and participating in symposia and discussions with national and international scientific leaders.
• Evaluates current scientific programs and determines if changes need to be made.
• Review short- and long-range planning proposals to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and mission.
• Evaluate program activities to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement.
• Assists with analyzing current scientific programs and developing and proposing new initiatives.
• Work with staff on planning and implementing project-based activities; e.g., workshop planning, resource evaluation, communication strategy, assist with report writing/editing, etc.
• Collaborates with management and prepares reports to keep them updated on new and ongoing programs and activities.
• Contribute to the writing and development of executive summaries and reports to share with key partners.
• Provide advice and consultation to the staff about policy, programs, communications and strategic alliance issues.
• Coordinates staff responsible for developing, installing and maintaining scientific programs.
• Work with staff on the development and coordination of scientific initiatives.
• Analyzes current policies and procedures and suggests and develops improvements.
• Participate and aid in making recommendations and monitoring implementation to improve management and progress of research managed.
• Develop and update project plans to accurately reflect milestones and resources for assigned or self-initiated projects.
• Provide advice to the team regarding unique conditions and issues which affect scientific and administrative functions.
• Assists in preparing and developing future strategic plans.
• Develop outreach strategies for programs in relevant scientific areas; and draft strategic plans, standard operating procedures and guidelines for implementation of programmatic and administrative activities.
• Provide scientific and management support to staff on planning and implementation of projects, including setting priorities, managing assigned tasks, monitoring project status, reviewing deliverables, and providing status updates.
• Works closely with management to develop new initiatives that further scientific research.
• Work with staff on the development and coordination of scientific activities within the initiative.
• Uses scientific expertise to review grant proposals and interacts with potential grantees to obtain additional information.
• Perform scientific and administrative reviews and analyses of applications/proposals from a programmatic viewpoint.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's in Community and Public Health
• 3 years or more in demonstrable experience in managing and executing projects of a scientific nature, ensuring they met all scope, schedule, resource, and quality expectations through the entire project lifecycle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail and compliance.
• Commitment to foster collaboration, engagement, and professional communication across internal and external stakeholders.

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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This position is contingent upon contract award.