Technical Project Manager

The Program provides support for scientific and technology systems (both physical and virtual) that

advance the scientific mission. The Program is executed through contracts and groups of

contracts that provide scientific and technological support for all areas of work.

Day-to-day operations and support for scientific and technology systems are performed through

the contract, which uses a task-based approach to support scientific instrumentation, data acquisition,

data analytics, intra- and interagency collaboration capabilities, research engineering infrastructure,

security considerations, and technical support.

Objectives

The ITRB requires Program and Project Management (PPM) support for the contract.

Support includes project analysis and management, contract and task management, budget analysis, and

program support.

Task Requirements

In support of the PPM, the Contractor shall effectively and efficiently manage cost, schedule, and

performance by using integrated program management systems and processes to support the entire

portfolio of programs within the scope and manner that yields cost savings and/or performance

efficiencies throughout the execution of all Tasks performed under this contract. Task areas include but are

not limited to:

Provide program and project management support for IT-enabled scientific and operational

initiatives, including coordination of technical activities, system sustainment efforts, and platform

enhancements for NCATS divisions and offices such as DPI, OD, and OAM.

Support for the Federal Program Manager (FPM) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

in overall contract and task management, such as planning, budgeting, and reporting.

Support for the FPM and Federal Task Leads (FTL) throughout the task lifecycle, to include

providing technical advice for requirements development and task initiation, execution, and

closeout.

Perform contractor-side contract administration, coordination, and communication for all

contractor staff and subcontractors.

Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, risk registers, and status reports.

Coordinate deliverables and monitor performance to ensure alignment with contract requirements

and program priorities.

Facilitate meetings, seminars, briefings, leadership engagements, document outcomes and track

action items.

The support requirements within the scope of the SOW will be supplemented by procedures set forth in the

The contractor shall provide support to the PPM for the overall administration of the contract

and management of all tasks issued under it.

The contractor shall work in coordination with designated federal staff and be responsible for

performing non-inherently governmental activities associated with administration of this contract

and task.

The contractor shall assist with design, develop, test, implement, and maintain dashboard solutions

to provide transparency to the various program administration, budget management and personnel

(onboarding / offboarding) outlined above. Work with federal management to gather and finalize

administration related requirements and build automated pipelines and reporting mechanism. Work

closely with federal teams to ensure the systems are fit for use and fit for purpose.

The Contractor shall provide periodic and ad-hoc reports related to the contract and task.

Task Oversight – Oversee the execution of work being performed, seek clarification on assumptions

related to tasks in progress, and assist with evaluating, recommending, and implementing

technologies, personnel, and tools in support of management processes.

Personnel Onboarding & Offboarding Support – Coordinate with designated personnel to

support the onboarding and offboarding of staff, ensuring adherence to Government and prime

contractor procedures. Work with subcontractor teams as needed to maintain consistency across

personnel transitions.

Perform liaison responsibilities that include gathering initial project requirements, providing

ongoing technical and administrative support of active Tasks, such as budget, travel approvals, ad

hoc reporting, communicating, and reporting.

Contract Budget Support – The contractor shall provide budget support services

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