Program Manager I
October 9, 2023
Program Manager I
Job ID: req3683
Employee Type: exempt full-time
Division: Laboratory Animal Science Program
Facility: Frederick: Ft Detrick
Location: PO Box B, Frederick, MD 21702 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 Laboratory Animal Sciences Program (LASP) provides exceptional quality animal care and technical support services for animal research performed at the National Cancer Institute at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research. LASP executes this mission by providing a broad spectrum of state-of-the-art technologies and services that are focused on the design, generation, characterization and application of genetically engineered and biological animal models of human disease, which are aimed at the development of targeted diagnostics and therapies. LASP contributes to advancing human health, developing new treatments, and improving existing treatments for cancer and other diseases while ensuring safe and humane treatment of animals.
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Providing broadly based administrative and project management support to the Laboratory Animal Sciences Program.
• Manages projects by scheduling resources, monitoring progress and adherence to work scope, timelines and budgets.
• Track projects by milestones, including associated risks and budgets.
• Manages the development and documenting project management plans, project charters, requirements traceability matrix and work breakdown structures for various projects.
• Applies project management and database tools to project tracking, data collection, analysis and reporting, and operational metrics.
• Manages the project workflow development and coordination with scientific, technical and administrative personnel within the program.
• Performs financial management functions including budget monitoring, control and reporting.
• Conducts budget, cost and pricing analyses.
• Coordinates and prepares technical project proposals and cost estimates in response to task requests for research services.
• Participates in the maintenance of information management systems, scientific data collection, and report preparation.
• Facilitates business processes by serving as liaison between senior managers and administrative departments such as Contracts & Acquisitions, Finance, Human Resources and Environment, Health & Safety.
• Coordinates personnel management activities including recruitment efforts.
• Participates in evaluation and documentation of resource requirements, such as laboratory equipment.
• Coordinates procurement of supplies, maintenance services and equipment for laboratories and animal holding facilities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in a field related to biomedical research i.e. biomedical science/bioinformatics/math/computers Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
• In addition to education requirements, a minimum of five (5) or more years of progressively responsible management experience including three (3) years of technical and/or administrative experience related to biomedical research.
• General knowledge of financial management concepts and research facility operations. Working knowledge of project management, database, spreadsheet, document processing and graphics software applications. Experience should encompass budget analysis and data management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience in supervising staff.
• Experience in project management in a research industry.
• Financial management experieince in a research industry.
• Experience in managing governement contracts.
• Ability to independently identify and effectively resolve problems and render decisions and policy interpretations.
• Ability to interact effectively with technical, scientific, supervisory, management and administrative personnel.
Commitment to Diversity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Job ID: req3683
Employee Type: exempt full-time
Division: Laboratory Animal Science Program
Facility: Frederick: Ft Detrick
Location: PO Box B, Frederick, MD 21702 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 Laboratory Animal Sciences Program (LASP) provides exceptional quality animal care and technical support services for animal research performed at the National Cancer Institute at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research. LASP executes this mission by providing a broad spectrum of state-of-the-art technologies and services that are focused on the design, generation, characterization and application of genetically engineered and biological animal models of human disease, which are aimed at the development of targeted diagnostics and therapies. LASP contributes to advancing human health, developing new treatments, and improving existing treatments for cancer and other diseases while ensuring safe and humane treatment of animals.
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Providing broadly based administrative and project management support to the Laboratory Animal Sciences Program.
• Manages projects by scheduling resources, monitoring progress and adherence to work scope, timelines and budgets.
• Track projects by milestones, including associated risks and budgets.
• Manages the development and documenting project management plans, project charters, requirements traceability matrix and work breakdown structures for various projects.
• Applies project management and database tools to project tracking, data collection, analysis and reporting, and operational metrics.
• Manages the project workflow development and coordination with scientific, technical and administrative personnel within the program.
• Performs financial management functions including budget monitoring, control and reporting.
• Conducts budget, cost and pricing analyses.
• Coordinates and prepares technical project proposals and cost estimates in response to task requests for research services.
• Participates in the maintenance of information management systems, scientific data collection, and report preparation.
• Facilitates business processes by serving as liaison between senior managers and administrative departments such as Contracts & Acquisitions, Finance, Human Resources and Environment, Health & Safety.
• Coordinates personnel management activities including recruitment efforts.
• Participates in evaluation and documentation of resource requirements, such as laboratory equipment.
• Coordinates procurement of supplies, maintenance services and equipment for laboratories and animal holding facilities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in a field related to biomedical research i.e. biomedical science/bioinformatics/math/computers Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
• In addition to education requirements, a minimum of five (5) or more years of progressively responsible management experience including three (3) years of technical and/or administrative experience related to biomedical research.
• General knowledge of financial management concepts and research facility operations. Working knowledge of project management, database, spreadsheet, document processing and graphics software applications. Experience should encompass budget analysis and data management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience in supervising staff.
• Experience in project management in a research industry.
• Financial management experieince in a research industry.
• Experience in managing governement contracts.
• Ability to independently identify and effectively resolve problems and render decisions and policy interpretations.
• Ability to interact effectively with technical, scientific, supervisory, management and administrative personnel.
Commitment to Diversity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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