Program Manager II - Murtha Cancer Center Research Program

This position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a T3/Secret Clearance.

About the role

The Program Manager II will provide administrative project oversight to maximize the effective use of project resources and drive successful completion of key deliverables and stated objectives for multiple projects. This role supports the Murtha Cancer Center Research Program (MCCRP)'s activities at the Joint Pathology Center (JPC) located in Silver Spring, Maryland.

The Murtha Cancer Center is a modern, patient-centric, tri-service military healthcare facility offering multidisciplinary cancer care, patient-family support services, and access to cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment technologies. It is the only DoD Cancer Center of Excellence within the Military Health System.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine, serving military, medical, academic, and government clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational elements of one or more individual projects.
• Document project scope and plan, confirming objectives, technologies, schedules, milestones, deadlines, funding, and available resources with key stakeholders.
• Produce and distribute project status reports and documents.
• Provide status reports to JPC and MCCRP Leadership as requested.
• Communicate and collaborate with project team members, management, and other key stakeholders about project requirements and objectives.
• Document and evaluate existing processes, procedures, and guidelines, making recommendations for enhancements and improvements as appropriate.
• Obtain approval for out-of-scope modifications.
• Coordinate meetings, including preparation of agendas and minutes.
• Develop Standard Operating Processes (SOPs) for APOLLO5, APOLLO7, CPDR, GYN-COE, BRAC Prometheus, CSVCC, Prometheus, Joint Incentive Fund (JIF), and any new MCC-JPC projects.
• Aid in drafting master MCC-JPC collaborative agreements to support new projects.
• Manage MCC personnel working at the JPC.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor, including attendance and participation in required training.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct authority to make decisions on disciplinary action, conduct employee performance evaluations, and direct work activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Business Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly, work well with others, identify and resolve problems, and deliver results as a team.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate activities to meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, proposal/project tracking, and data analysis software.
• Experience writing Standard Operating Processes (SOPs) and protocols.

Work Environment

This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $77,600–$130,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience and education.

Benefits

HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and well-being, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, health savings and retirement plans, and more.