Research Program Manager

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About the Position: This position is with the Defense Health Agency located in Fort Detrick and/or Silver Spring, MD.

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Leave accrual negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to the Federal service.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Research Program Manager: Degree: Bachelor's or graduate (or higher level) degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position.

This degree must be from an educational program accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which includes analyzing research cost, schedule and performance data to provide recommendations; providing input on the progress of research toward products and medical solutions; assisting with program development to improve processes; developing, prioritizing and monitoring program roadmaps to support broad impact on military healthcare, medical readiness and policy; managing diverse research efforts that address interrelated medical, technical and financial considerations; evaluating the impact of technological developments to inform planning and solution delivery; exhibiting science and technology management expertise.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone.

No substitution of education for experience is permitted. Major Duties:

• Develop program roadmaps with milestones, oversee budgets, and ensure operational functionality of research projects.
• Conduct regular progress analysis and consulting to address challenges and achieve roadmap objectives.
• Develop and prioritize program roadmaps that align with Strategic Research Plans, integrating priorities such as mitigating program delays, costs overruns and other potential obstacles that arise during the research execution phase.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses, coordinate with analysts and subject-matter experts to support policy implementation.
• Collect and monitor program performance metrics to identify areas for improvement to recommend adjustments based on shifting priorities and resource availability.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering partnerships to support research priorities and ensure effective communication across forums.
• Apply professional knowledge in strategic planning, organizational development, and policy formulation to enhance operational efficiency.