Project Manager III- NIDHC

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HJF is seeking a Project Manager III to support a multidisciplinary team (including scientists, doctors, first responders, members of military, etc.) by overseeing all operational elements of one or more moderate to highly complex, multi‑faceted projects under a multi‑project portfolio, ensuring that all deliverables are provided on schedule and within budget. The Project Manager will focus on tactical execution, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and meet requirements.

This position will be in support of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) National Institute for Defense Health Cooperation (NIDHC). The mission of NIDHC is to support military and civilian health operational readiness in crisis and conflict. NIDHC is a unique organization that acts as a central source of coordination and support of health operational readiness for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and coordinates and collaborates among six U.S. Departments:
DoD, Homeland Security, Health and Human Services, Veterans Administration, State, and Transportation. The Project Manager will predominately support NIDHC's contributions to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Pre‑and Post‑Crash Care Project, which aims to improve emergency medical services (EMS), 911, post‑crash care, assist with implementing and evaluating new prehospital blood transfusion programs around the country, and help to prevent crashes on our Nation's roadways by developing and propagating research, education, and training related to medicine and public health, ultimately enhancing the Nation's emergency response system for critical care patients.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners.

HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Successfully and proactively lead projects, with minimal or no supervision, as directed by Program Manager
• Work collaboratively with team members, from leadership to staff and stakeholders
• Agilely manage a multitude of operational elements covering one or more individual projects
• Define and document project scope and plan in order to contribute to performance monitoring and reporting requirements
• Identify potential scope changes and provide advanced and timely reporting about such requests to the Program Manager
• Track the technical progress of each project, ensuring all project tasks align with the technical requirements outlined in the statements of work and ensuring project schedules, milestones, and deliverables are adhered to and achieved
• Develop, track and manage project budget and expenditures
• Identify, document, and develop a plan to mitigate project risks
• Produce and distribute project status reports and other documents
• Effectively and collaboratively communicate with team, stakeholders, and partners; translate sponsor expectations into actionable plans that Subawardees can execute.
• Document and evaluate existing processes, procedures and guidelines making recommendations for enhancements and improvements as appropriate.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the Program Manager

• Bachelor's Degree;
  Master's Degree preferred
• Minimum of 6-8 years' experience required
• PMP certification preferred

• Ability to communicate clearly, work well with others, identify and resolve problems, and deliver results as a team
• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate activities to meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of a variety of software including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite, proposal/project…