p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ā¢ Willingness to obtain and maintain a security clearance ā¢ Bachelors degree required ā¢ 3-5 years of experience managing or supporting federally funded research programs, with demonstrated understanding of compliance, reporting, and contractual requirements associated with federal funding (experience with Department of War or other national security agencies preferred but not required) ā¢ Working knowledge of or willingness to learn Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFAR), the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) concepts ā¢ Technical aptitude with ability to understand technical concepts, work effectively with engineers and researchers, and translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders ā¢ Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously, prioritize competing demands, and work independently to meet milestones and quality expectations ā¢ Customer-focused mindset with ability to engage with sponsors and end users to understand needs, gather feedback, and ensure deliverables provide value ā¢ Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to interact effectively with government sponsors, technical teams, senior leadership, and external partners ā¢ Highly organized and detailed-oriented with demonstrated ability to track deliverables, manage schedules, and ensure contractual compliance ā¢ Strong problem-solving skills with ability to identify risks and develop appropriate solutions ā¢ Proficiency with MS Office suite and ability to learn new programs and systems with ease ā¢ Experience with program/project/product management tools and methodologies; PMP, PgMP, or DAWIA certification helpful but not required ā¢ Demonstrated product thinking (experience balancing customer value, technical feasibility, business viability, and user needs) preferred by not required ā¢ Ability to travel as required.
ā¢ Provide comprehensive program, project, and product management for a portfolio of 2-4 federally funded research programs with low to moderate complexity ā¢ Create and maintain program schedules, identify critical path tasks and dependencies, and manage resources to ensure on-time delivery ā¢ Develop and manage program budgets in collaboration with finance support, ensuring programs execute within defined financial parameters ā¢ Conduct regular program reviews analyzing value, viability, usability, and feasibility, identify risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies ā¢ Monitor and track program deliverables, ensuring timely and compliant submissions ā¢ Prepare program status reports, briefings, and documentation for internal leadership and external sponsors.