Cross Functional Project Manager I

Cross Functional Project Manager I

Job ID: req3091
Employee Type: exempt full-time
Division: Vaccine, Immunity and Cancer
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 Vaccine, Immunity and Cancer Directorate mission is to provide scientific leadership and laboratory infrastructure to study immune responses to Human Papillomavirus (HPV), SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccines as well as other cancer preventive strategies in the context of clinical and pre-clinical studies.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Vaccine, Immunity and Cancer Directorate is seeking highly motivated Cross Functional Project Manager to provide cross functional program and project management support.  The Cross Functional Project Manager will work directly with the Administrative Director, Program Director, and scientific managers on projects to establish program and project goals, create work breakdown structures, milestones, deliverables, deadlines, budgets, reports and publications. The Cross Functional Project Manager will perform the following:

• Organize, schedule and lead meetings.
  
• Coordinate logistical matters.
  
• Prepare memos, meeting materials, presentations, and meeting minutes.
  
• Track costs vs. budget, budget forecasting and planning.
  
• Collaborate in the preparation of scientific proposals and other agreements.
  
• Liaison with IP and Legal office on program matters.
  
• Supply ordering and procurement.
  
• Equipment maintenance and service coordination with laboratories, vendor setup and follow ups.
  
• Maintenance of inventory and databases.
  
• Preparation and submission of Program travel packages.
  
• Preparation of progress reports, 508 compliance and deliverables and submissions.
  
• Task order and grant reports as well as manuscript submissions.
  
• Maintain standard procedures for operation, writing new SPs and making edits as required.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Public Health or a related field from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education). Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
  
• Minimum of two (2) years related experience.
  
• Must be highly organized and detailed oriented.
  
• Proficient with Windows and MS Office including Word/Excel/Access.
  
• Knowledge of the use of proper English/grammar/spelling/punctuation.
  
• Ability to effectively maintain files and active records.
  
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Project Management experience in biomedical sciences.
  
• Project Management Professional license.
  
• Experience with Deltek, SharePoint, and databases.
  
• Microsoft Project experience including the ability to create work breakdown structure and program schedules with deliverables.
  
• Expected Competencies:
  
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team and multi-task to achieve milestones within deadlines.

JOB HAZARDS

• This position is subject to working with or have potential for exposure to infectious
  material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations

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

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