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Program/Scientific Research Project Manager (Government Grants/Contracts)

Rose Li & Associates

Chevy Chase, MD | Full Time

$93k-118k (estimate)

4 Weeks Ago

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Rose Li & Associates

Chevy Chase, MD | Full Time

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Program/Scientific Research Project Manager (Government Grants/Contracts)

Rose Li & Associates Chevy Chase, MD

$93k-118k (estimate)

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Rose Li & Associates is Hiring a Program/Scientific Research Project Manager (Government Grants/Contracts) Near Chevy Chase, MD

Rose Li and Associates, Inc. (RLA), a growing professional services firm based in Chevy Chase, MD, seeks a full-time Project Manager in the Division of Scientific Research & Analysis. In this role, you will provide strategic and tactical program management for RLA's research grants and contracts. To be successful in this role, the PM must be able to manage simple and complex projects on time and within budget, communicate effectively with team members and external clients, and remain focused on the company’s vision for sustainable growth while executing on day-to-day requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Management:

Lead a team of colleagues and collaborators in defining, implementing, and measuring the tasks necessary for project success
Oversee communications, events, and grant competitions, including training and communications for applicants
Manage project expenses and staff allocation to stay within the budget, track spending, and work closely with RLA Finance Team to ensure timely and accurate payment processing and reporting
Build relationships as necessary for program expansion and stability

Strategic Planning:

Anticipate client requirements and needs and stay abreast of industry or technology shifts that will impact RLA’s service delivery and create new business opportunities
Contribute to or lead preparation of proposals pertaining to RLA’s services
Collaborate with the RLA Senior Leadership Team to integrate services, policies, procedures, and data with those from other RLA lines of business
Nurture and maintain client relationships across projects
Design and deliver optimized program communications plans, including executive and key partner communications
Resolve any prioritization misalignments with stakeholders
Oversee events, grant competitions, and leadership meetings, including preparing pre-meeting and program materials, agendas, slide decks, and meeting summaries

Management and Oversight:

Manage projects, ensuring delivery of high-quality products on time and within budget
Monitor and regularly report on project and team status
Proactively identify issues, recommend solutions, and take action toward resolution
Submit all reports required by the base contract
Manage all consultants and subcontractors on assigned projects
Work closely with Finance Team for accurate and timely invoicing and reporting
Work with clients and staff to resolve conflicts when necessary
Support quality review and events or projects as needed

Required Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical field
5 years’ experience in program or project management
Documented experience related to aging, machine learning/artificial intelligence, economic modeling, technology development/commercialization, environmental science, science policy, neuroscience, health economics, population studies, or epidemiology
Exceptional interpersonal and oral and written communication skills, including presentation and meeting facilitation skills
Experience with writing clear, succinct reports, project plans, grant proposals, and meeting summaries
Excellent attention to detail
Professional presence with clients and staff
“Can do” attitude and ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment with a flat organizational structure
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously, on time, and with limited oversight
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capacities
Demonstrated experience in building systems and policies
Proficiency with standard applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and Adobe
Demonstrated competency with project/resource management software and ability to learn new applications quickly

Preferred Skills and Experience:

5 years leading teams to execute on federal awards or projects
Advanced degree in a scientific or technical field
Experience in the fields of aging-related technology or artificial intelligence
Experience supporting clinical research, particularly in the context of NIH grants or Institutional Review Board submissions
Experience stewarding academic manuscripts through the publication process
Experience working with remote team members
Experience with scaling teams and organizations
Experience with qualitative analytical methods
Experience with event planning and leading marketing campaigns

Work Location:

This hybrid position requires occasional work out of RLA’s office in Chevy Chase, MD (averaging two days a week). Candidates must have the ability to commute regularly to our office, periodically attend meetings throughout the DC/MD/VA region, and occasionally attend meetings out of town, including foreign travel.

Compensation and Benefits:

RLA offers competitive compensation, based on experience. Our benefits package includes paid time off, eleven federal holidays, subsidized health insurance, group dental and vision plans, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) contributions and profit-sharing plan, and a cash balance (defined benefit) retirement plan.

About RLA:
Since our inception in 2003, RLA has become a trusted partner to health- and research-focused agencies and organizations, helping to move science forward in service of humanity. We are a woman- and minority-owned small business specializing in science writing, research and analysis, conference services, and program management support. We are committed to creating an ecosystem where we can all do our best work and know that each one of our team members is a key part of our success.

RLA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.