Project Manager, Program Operations

Job Family:

Data Science & Analysis

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

We are searching for a Program Operations Project Manager to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The person in this role is responsible for overseeing and managing program operations related to data access, governance, and dissemination for federally funded research initiatives. This role emphasizes technical assistance, stakeholder engagement, and the integration of to enhance operational efficiency and user support. This is an on-site, full-time opportunity in Bethesda, MD.

* Manage program operational activities related to data access, governance, and dissemination for federally funded research initiatives.

* Oversee and manage multiple projects, use dashboard analytics and similar tools to monitor and report progress.

* Assemble, lead, and manage performance of project teams.

* Provide technical assistance to and communicate with grantees of NIH-funded projects and other users, in collaboration with the other functional project teams.

* Support automation and AI-enabled solutions to enhance operational efficiency and user support.

* Implement a cloud-based tool to capture and track study related documentation related to NIH funded studies, adhering to Federal IT security requirements.

* Design, prepare and host webinar sessions to provide information on various project related topics.

* Develop, manage, support, and update content for all public-facing webpages.

* Interact with peers, program manager, and stakeholders within and external to the NIH.

What You Will Need:

* Bachelor's degree in relevant field.

* Minimum TWO (2) years of project management experience on projects of comparable size and complexity.

* At least FIVE (5) years of experience in providing end-user technical assistance and communicating with grantees.

* Must hold a current Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar professional certification relevant to duties such as Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISM), or GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA).

* Proven ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

* Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

* Strong project oversight and team management abilities.

* Experience with automation tools, AI solutions, and dashboard analytics.

* Excellent verbal and oral communication skills.

* Knowledge of the NIH grant process would be valuable.

* Understanding NIH organizational structure is helpful.

* General understanding of various cloud-based solutions such as Infrastructure- and Software-as-a-Service (IaaS, SaaS) tools or Platform (PaaS) providers such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc., would be beneficial.

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

* Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

* Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

* Parental Leave

* 401(k) Retirement Plan

* Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

* Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

* Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

* Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

* Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

* Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

* Employee Referral Program

* Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

* annual membership

* Employee Assistance Program

* Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care,…