What are the responsibilities and job description for the Science and Technology (S and T) Coordinator position at Valiant Harbor International, LLC?
Valiant Harbor International is a CVE Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that specializes in technical, programmatic, acquisition, compliance, and financial services for Government science and technology, research and development, and technological programs. At Valiant Harbor International, we emphasize our intense focus on helping federal government agencies identify and address organizational challenges to tailor and integrate specific solutions to solve their most difficult problems. Success is defined by our ability to meet our customer’s needs quickly, efficiently, and effectively —we are a management consulting firm with a successful record of offering a wide range of professional, scientific, and technical services requiring a high degree of expertise and training.
Job Description:
Valiant Harbor International is seeking an S&T Coordinator: to support and oversee scientific and technical efforts within the Office of Naval Research (ONR). The role requires leadership skills, experience in research disciplines, and a thorough understanding of ONR and Naval Research Enterprises' organizational structure. The ideal candidate will manage processes, guide the development of S&T technology, and provide support to senior government executives.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership in managing S&T efforts for the Code 341/342 programs within the Naval Research Enterprise.
- Oversee and guide the development of S&T technology, including close coordination with ONR program officers and science advisors.
- Lead initiatives for process improvement, workshops, and other activities to foster teamwork and enhance program effectiveness.
- Synthesize and analyze technical materials to provide clear summaries and insights for senior executives.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor on S&T programs, particularly in the areas of Life Science, Social Science, and Human-Systems Integration.
- Collaborate with government senior executives, offering timely and effective support as needed.
- Develop and implement strategies to drive the success of S&T technology development and ensure alignment with the NRE's goals.
** This position is contingent upon contract award **:
Job Requirements:
- Must have a current TS-SCI Clearance or the ability to obtain a TS-SCI clearance prior to award.
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with five (5) years of relevant work experience, or a Master’s Degree plus ten (10) years of relevant work experience in one of the following research disciplines: Life Science (e.g., biology, physiology, neuroscience), Social Science (e.g., psychology), or a domain related to Human-Systems Integration or related science.
- Expertise in managing S&T programs within the Department of Defense (DoD) or Department of Navy (DON).
- Demonstrated understanding of the organizational structure and functions of the Naval Research Enterprise (NRE), including the roles of ONR program officers and science advisors in S&T technology development.
- Proven leadership, interpersonal, organizational, communication, and analytical skills, with experience in process improvement initiatives and workshop management.
- Ability to manage and synthesize complex technical materials, summarizing key information effectively for senior executives.
- Recent experience providing support to Government Senior Executives.
Desired Additional Qualifications:
- DAWIA certification or Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) certification or commercially available Project Management Certification (PMP).
- Prior Department of Defense (DoD) or Department of Navy (DON) experience.
- Five (5) years of experience in developing and supporting Navy S&T programs.
Salary Range: $145-165K
Salary : $145,000 - $165,000
