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Cape Fox Corporation

Senior Virology Branch PM Support

Cape Fox Corporation, Frederick, Maryland, United States, 21701

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Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn. Job Title Senior Virology Branch PM Support Job Description Cape Fox subsidiary Eagle Health, LLC is seeking candidates for a

Senior Virology Branch PM Support to support a government customer at Ft. Detrick .

This position is contingent upon contract award. Incumbents are encouraged to apply!

The salary range ( or hiring range ) for this exempt position has been established at: $105,000 - $119,000. The above salary range represents the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. In addition, we offer a variety of benefits including company holidays, paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, as well as 401K with company match. This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn. Job Summary This position requires the ability to work mostly independently with some technical direction. Maintaining visibility on cost, schedule, performance, issues and risks related to research workload of a Branch is required. Knowledge shall be maintained and applied to all established standardized project management and business processes within the Institute. The Employee shall also understand and interpret project metrics. Also required is the ability to multi-task, ability to organize time and tasks, demonstrate skills in identifying and mitigating risks, and ability to communicate effectively with scientists, technical staff and leadership at all levels within the Institute. This Branch support position shall consist of approximately 90% project management duties as direct support to PIs, and approximately 10% program management duties consisting of collection and reporting of standardized programmatic metrics. Travel Requirements 0 - 10% Salary Grade Job Requirements Essential Functions and Responsibilities Research Proposal Support. Employee shall create, revise and review proposal documents and PI submissions for new projects, verify that PRC documents are complete, and assist with formatting of Spend Plans, Timelines and SOWs. Track Branch submission status and coordinate activities with Directorate PM and BIP. Research Agreement Support. Employee shall ensure completeness of agreement packets and that they are routed appropriately. Track agreement expiration dates and ensure that renewals are submitted when required to avoid any lapse in service. Report the status of research projects, ensuring that all reporting is accurate and timely. Track agreement/project milestones, notify/assist BIP with invoicing activities, and ensures that information is accurate and timely. Leverage assistance and expertise from Division PM as needed. FTE Project Coverage. Employee shall assists with tracking FTE coverage of Branch personnel directly funded by projects by month. Consolidate and report Branch data for Command Budget Estimate/taskers. Assist with Branch and PI project changes in budgets/execution. Tracking Project Schedule and Performance. Employee shall review and report on project tasks within the Branch. Identify issues and risks and discuss progress with PIs and Branch/Division leadership regularly. Review and report on timeline status. Identify issues and risks and discuss progress with PIs and Branch/Division leadership regularly. Inform Division and RPO leadership of significant issues and risks, assist in developing risk mitigation strategies, and assist in developing get well plans for in trouble projects. Assist PIs with project execution, to include administrative tasks and sponsor/partner communications. Participate in the development of Branch/Division and Command level Review & Analysis (R&A). Monthly Budget Execution. Employee shall review and track budget execution reports for Branch projects. Assess Spend Plans to ensure projects are being executed according to approved plans. Assist PIs in identifying solutions to issues/risks and report status to Branch/Division leadership regularly. Project Change Requests (CR). Employee shall initiate CR as needed to get approval for cost, schedule and/or scope changes. Assist PIs with development of CR documentation. Identify causes and solutions related to cost, schedule and scope changes. Manage CR requests IAW standardized/established rules. Data, document and manuscript support. Employee shall provide quality control/quality review support of all project-related documents to enhance quality through standardization. Compile Branch level data as requested to support project/science related taskers (Institute or higher Command requests). Assist with initiation of DURC reviews when necessary. Work with PIs to initiate manuscripts, presentations and abstracts for approval through the Institute clearance process. Monitor due dates of project report deliverables and assist PIs to complete internal reviews prior to sponsor submission. Employee may provide project management support to other Directorates or Divisions as determined and directed by Institute leadership. May also support special efforts within the Institute in cases where project management skills support a collective Institute mission. Project Execution. Employee shall communicate and coordinate with Branch Chief, PIs, study staff, and service areas to facilitate project execution. Track and assist with completion/documentation of critical tasks, deliverables, milestones, agreements, and purchases required to execute projects. Conduct required product/service research, documentation, and obtains approvals required to procure equipment, supplies, and service contracts. Employee shall participate in weekly meeting with Branch leadership and funding agency to facilitate PM discussion and provide updates and progress execution. Participate in Scientific Progress report meeting with researchers to track project progress and adjust timeline and spending plans. The Employee shall assist in the preparation of technical reports, new proposals, and manuscripts as requested. The Employee may be required to travel and participate with the government at scientific conferences or meetings with funding agencies to assist in the identification of funding opportunities. The Employee shall identify, record, and report potential opportunities to the TPOC for consideration and evaluation. On average the Employee shall be expected to directly manage approximately 20-30 projects with a total annual portfolio budget of $5-10M. Education and/or Experience The Employee shall have two years of experience working in a science laboratory environment. Additionally, the Employee shall have a minimum of one year project management experience, a degree in project management or a current PMP certification. A T3 investigation is required.

Qualifications and Requirements Ability to work under deadline pressure, handle stress and deliver professional results. Long hours and weekends may be required to meet deliverables. Strong written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Self-motivated with minimal oversight. The Employee shall support tasks within the Molecular Virology Branch of the Virology Division and shall be proficient in EXCEL, MS Project, and have demonstrated ability to (a) work independently (b) form and lead teams, (c) multi-task in a high-paced environment, and (d) communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Some travel may be required. Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986. Must be a US citizen, per contract requirements Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibit employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation,or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliates offer preference to Cape Fox Corporation Shareholders, descendants, and other Native Americans pursuant to Public Law 100-241. Category Science / Research Location

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