Science Training and Sustainment Manager

Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Science Training and Sustainment Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to support a U.S. Government contract in Rabat, Morocco to design, and construct a Pathogen Consolidation Unit (PCU) in association with a Biological Safety Laboratory, and conduct training.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development and conduct of a Sustainment to Transition Plan detailing how the project responsibilities will be transitioned effectively to the partner.
• Leads curriculum planning, and the development and execution of training courses and training events for trainers and partner nation stakeholders on PCU operations, biosafety, biosecurity, and bioinformatics, in coordination with the Parsons Project Manager and logistics personnel to ensure all training meets government objectives.
• May perform as a Senior Instructor or Instructor and teach events (courses, workshops, exercises) if a training event is within their area of direct expertise.
• Establishes relationships with host country stakeholders and participates in meetings and training events in support of U.S. Government client.
• Supports the preparation of an Operation and Maintenance Manual.
• Reviews Training Event and After-Action Reports to ensure lessons learned and continuous improvement are incorporated into future event curriculum.
• Participates in a Training and Sustainment Working Group with the Stakeholder.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Microbiology, Virology, Public Health, Adult Education or a closely related field is required.
• A minimum of 12 years of related work experience executing international projects and developing and delivering technical training program, with at least 5 years conducting adult education in a scientific or laboratory environment.
• Candidate must have experience in biorisk management and biosafety laboratory operations.
• Proven ability to develop training curriculum and perform in a training environment.
• International Project delivery experience.
• International training experience.
• Biosafety laboratory training experience.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are also required.

Desired Skills

• Fluency in English and French or English and Arabic.

Pay

$134,100.00 - $241,400.00

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Holidays