Workforce Development Manager

Job ID: req2540
Employee Type: exempt full-time
Division: Biomedical Informatics & Data Science
Facility: Rockville: 9605 MedCtrDr
Location: 9605 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.

Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Frederick National Laboratory is dedicated to improving human health through the discovery and innovation in the biomedical sciences, focusing on cancer, AIDS and emerging infectious diseases.

The Biomedical Informatics and Data Science (BIDS) directorate works collaboratively and helps to fulfill the mission of Frederick National Laboratory in the areas of biomedical informatics and data science by developing and applying world leading data science and computing technologies to basic and applied biomedical research challenges, supporting critical operations, developing and delivering national data resources, and employing leading-edge software and data science.

The Strategic and Data Science Initiatives (SDSI) Program is part of the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research Biomedical Informatics and Data Science Directorate. The SDSI program aims to establish new and extend current initiatives and strategic collaborations in computing and data science to address key cancer challenges, accelerate cancer research and advance predictive oncology. The SDSI program leads innovative efforts to impact and accelerate cancer research in multiple areas including increasing application of high-performance computing and AI, strategic use of data science education to build communities of practice, transforming use of large-scale data and cutting-edge data science in cancer research, and developing novel and sustainable collaborations across the NCI, academic, government, industry and international organizations.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate and support development of strategy for collaborative cancer data science education initiatives that emphasize community feedback and ongoing engagement
• Work with federal, SDSI, and BIDS team leads and managers, participate in meetings with stakeholders, and make recommendations for continuous improvement of educational engagement and resources
• Initiate, coordinate and manage virtual, in-person, or hybrid educational events (such as hands-on workshops, webinars, seminars) to foster and expand community engagement for NCI-Department of Energy (DOE) collaborative programs, including the Joint Design of Advanced Computing Solutions for Cancer (JDACS4), and for the NCI CBIIT Scientific Computing Program. This includes:

• Logistics planning and support, including coordination of audio-visual support, as needed
• Promotion, including writing event announcements and coordination with the NCI-DOE Collaborations community engagement manager
• Robust community feedback activities: obtain, track, and analyze feedback for all events and support broad outreach
• Coordination of website updates to ensure timely posting of recordings, presentations, and other workshop materials
• Oversight and preparation of website materials to ensure Section 508 compliance. Work with the FNL Scientific Publications, Graphics, and Media, the NCI-DOE Collaborations community engagement manager, and relevant federal stakeholders to ensure requirements are met
• Prepare and coordinate content and production of educational collateral material and resources such as instructional videos, FAQ, user guides, toolkits, etc.
• Collaborate and work closely with the NCI-DOE Collaborations community engagement manager, other SDSI managers, and stakeholders to facilitate and coordinate scheduling, promotion, and logistics of education events and resources
• Develop relationships with NCI, DOE, and multidisciplinary stakeholders in the broader research community to identify needs and gaps-and develop strategies to overcome the challenges
• Create, maintain, and publicize a calendar of educational events (workshops, seminars, etc.)
• Work with the BIDS Program Administrative Office (PAO) as required
• Other duties as required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Possession of PhD degree from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or eight (8) years relevant experience in lieu of degree. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
• In addition to the education requirements, a minimum of five (5) years of experience in workforce development, communication, and/or a project management role with workforce development responsibilities
• Commitment to innovation, organizational development, and acceleration of cancer research
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and outstanding writing skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, client relations, and leadership skills
• Creative, adaptable problem-solver who is motivated to make an impact and demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively on a team and across multiple organizational levels
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Experience working in a learning environment and with senior level executives
• Experience leading workforce development initiatives
• Proficiency in community engagement across broad and diverse audiences
• Interest in scientific discovery and accelerating cancer research
• Demonstrated ability to understand and solve complex problems
• Experience in driving successful first-time initiatives and/or change management

EXPECTED COMPETENCIES

• Project planning
• Management of diverse learning events (e.g., in-person, virtual, hybrid workshops, seminars)
• Familiarity with leading practices in workforce development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Creativity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

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