Program Manager IV - Research & Development Operations

Responsibilities

• Ensure full lifecycle compliance with FAR and agency specific contractual requirements.
• Ensure alignment of delivery with contract scope.
• Lead large, complex federal contract funded programs.
• Serve as interface with Contracting Officer Representatives.
• Oversee program financial performance.
• Establish and maintain a risk management framework specific to contracts.
• Serve as main point of contact and liaison between internal and external stakeholders (i.e. Principal Investigators, Program Sponsors, Contracting Officer Representatives, organizational leadership and project management teams), ensuring contract goals and milestones are met while ensuring the growth of new contracts.
• Track and report on progress, deliverables, and outcomes.
• Manage key program elements, including but not limited to, goals and milestones, risks, available resources, budgets, standard operating procedures, quality control, and results.
• Identify project interdependencies, aligning resources and efforts where appropriate.
• Supervise, advise and guide Project Managers and technical staff throughout the program lifecycle, focusing on the strategic direction of the projects.
• Take corrective action as needed.
• Support and participate in planning, creation and submission of proposals and agreements as requested.
• Identify and/or lead capture on new contract based opportunities for the Portfolio and HJF in collaboration with Business Development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Business Administration or Life Sciences field of study preferred.
• More than 10 years of relevant experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), proven extensive experience capturing and managing large federal contracts, federal budget processes and fundamental principles of project management.
• Solid interpersonal skills, including the ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing, build and maintain teams, and identify and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate activities to meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of software including Microsoft Office, proposal/project tracking, and data analysis tools.
• Prior experience in life sciences preferred.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $105,800-$190,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

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

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable.