The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a potential need for a Medical Readiness Systems Biology Alternate Program/Contract Manager to support our government customer located in Silver Spring, MD.

MRSB is a disease-agnostic program that utilizes high-throughput, multi-omics platforms supported by a suite of cutting edge, targeted assay tools and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven analytical capabilities to identify diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers that generate a knowledge base about biological mechanisms and personalized care. The MRSB is committed to developing a seamless, integrative module enabling to interrogate genome-to-phenome landscape to inform medical interventions and develop products to improve Warfighter health, performance, resilience, and readiness.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contract Management on behalf of the Program/Contract Manager when the Program/Contract Manager is unavailable.
• Authorized secondary point of contact (POC) with the COR.
• Supports Program/Contract Manager formulating and enforcing performance standards, assigning Contractor schedules, reviewing performance quality, communicating policies, purposes, and goals to subordinates.
• Supports in the coordination with the KO and the COR to resolve any issues that may arise, trends relating to the contract, or proposed changes or modifications to the contract.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's (or Master's degree preferred) in STEM or Business Management related field.
• Preferred PMP or equivalent certification or formal training in project, program, and/or contract management.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience managing research-based projects and/or contracts in a related area. (Government customer preferred.)
• Must have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within particular field.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be U.S. Citizen.
• Must hold a minimum Tier II/Secret DoD Clearance level.

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The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kāpili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

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