Scientific Project Manager
November 6, 2022
Scientific Project Manager
Job ID: req2581
Employee Type: exempt full-time
Division: Operations Group
Facility: Frederick: ATRF
Location: 8560 Progress Dr, Frederick, MD 21701 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 Leidos Biomedical Research Project Management Operations Office (PMOO) provides support to project managers and executive leadership in the organization. The PMOO operates a "concierge" concept of support for project delivery including responsibility for overseeing key elements of assembly of the extended project team (non-technical), integration of cross-functional project teams, assistance with technical approach development, project execution oversight and operational alignment of scientific and technical capabilities. The project management Concierge will be assigned by the PMOO Director as an adjunct and complement to the Principal Project Manager (PPM), assure the use of project management best practices, coordinate the full utility of the extended-Project Team, defined as all indirect FNL stakeholders necessary to develop the Task Order Request for Proposal (TO RFP) response and execute the awarded Task Order (TO), recommend alternative (non-technical) solutions, monitor project performance and when necessary deploy to rectify issues identified with the project. The project portfolio is dynamic and composed of over 100 TOs/projects, primarily supporting the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The PMOO staff share and support one another in a variety of "cradle to grave" project duties, continuous Task Order process improvements, development of a professional project management cadre across FNL, training on project management procedures and best practices, stakeholder engagement, identifying emerging issues, developing resolution plans, and performing project management duties as needed on scientific, administrative and information technology projects and FNL special projects. The PMOO operates a regular status monitoring and presentation schedule and assists with the composition of technical project deliverables.
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Scientific Project Manager I/II (SPM I/II) will:
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)
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Job ID: req2581
Employee Type: exempt full-time
Division: Operations Group
Facility: Frederick: ATRF
Location: 8560 Progress Dr, Frederick, MD 21701 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 Leidos Biomedical Research Project Management Operations Office (PMOO) provides support to project managers and executive leadership in the organization. The PMOO operates a "concierge" concept of support for project delivery including responsibility for overseeing key elements of assembly of the extended project team (non-technical), integration of cross-functional project teams, assistance with technical approach development, project execution oversight and operational alignment of scientific and technical capabilities. The project management Concierge will be assigned by the PMOO Director as an adjunct and complement to the Principal Project Manager (PPM), assure the use of project management best practices, coordinate the full utility of the extended-Project Team, defined as all indirect FNL stakeholders necessary to develop the Task Order Request for Proposal (TO RFP) response and execute the awarded Task Order (TO), recommend alternative (non-technical) solutions, monitor project performance and when necessary deploy to rectify issues identified with the project. The project portfolio is dynamic and composed of over 100 TOs/projects, primarily supporting the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The PMOO staff share and support one another in a variety of "cradle to grave" project duties, continuous Task Order process improvements, development of a professional project management cadre across FNL, training on project management procedures and best practices, stakeholder engagement, identifying emerging issues, developing resolution plans, and performing project management duties as needed on scientific, administrative and information technology projects and FNL special projects. The PMOO operates a regular status monitoring and presentation schedule and assists with the composition of technical project deliverables.
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Scientific Project Manager I/II (SPM I/II) will:
- Provide scientific leadership for and facilitate Task Order proposal development, evaluation, planning and execution
- Provide clear direction on proposal development requirements to meet submission stipulations
- Perform oversight and issue resolution support throughout the project lifecycle across the stakeholder spectrum
- Complement and advise Project Managers, providing training and assisting project managers in FNL procedures and best practices
- Lead implementation of and compliance with the LBRI Project Management Procedures
- Ensure consistent practices throughout all phases of the proposal development and change management life cycle
- Evaluate data and metrics to use existing reports, or develop new reports, that portray the project landscape across LBRI and may be used to communicate with senior leadership and key customer personnel
- Perform project management duties on surge requests or temporary assignments for the project managers in the scientific and technical directorates
- Effectively and diplomatically communicate with internal and external stakeholders
- Schedule and lead/facilitate meetings and teleconferences
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
- Possession of a PhD degree from an accredited college or university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or eight (8) years of related experience. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
- Level I - No experience required beyond the education requirement
- Level II - In addition to the education requirement, a minimum of two (2) years of direct experience in scientific project management
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Experience working with government contracts
- Proficient with the Microsoft Project
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)
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