Program Coordinator

HJF is seeking a Program Coordinator who will oversee a collection of related/integrated projects that together support a long‑term research initiative. This position strategically guides one or more project managers and related technical staff to ensure they are all working effectively toward the program's stated objectives.

This position will be in support of the Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio (NAMRU‑SA) at Fort Sam Houston. NAMRU‑SA is a major research and development center whose mission is to conduct gap‑driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of Department of Defense (DoD) personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. Its purpose is to provide non‑personal support services to NAMRU‑SA.

Performance will include intramural research and development (R&D) support services for four (4) scientific directorates and their respective departments:
Directed Energy Health Effects Directorate (DEHE), Combat Casualty Care and Operational Medicine Directorate (CCC&OM), Craniofacial Health and Restorative Medicine Directorate (CH&RM), and Research Services Directorate (RSD).

This effort primarily entails investigative studies which involve planning, coordinating, designing, and executing experimental protocols that meet both directorate‑level research objectives and the command mission.

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.

This position is contingent on contract award.

• Facilitates information flow between program members, Principal Investigator (PI) or Department Head.
• Provides recommendations to the Government regarding contractor labor utilization, contractor workflow, and contractor operational procedures to increase efficiency, productivity, overall improvements to support of this effort.
• Coordinates the decision‑making process between all contract personnel.
• Coordinates and conducts in‑house contract personnel actions and provides contract personnel guidance and assistance as needed.
• Oversees project budgets and materials acquisition related to research under contract to ensure successful project completion.
• Aids in coordinating program monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Tracks the progress of programs or projects for research performed under contract to ensure milestones and benchmarks are met.
• Provides support in writing protocol‑driven research proposals, animal use protocols, human use protocols, technical reports, final reports, and peer‑reviewed manuscripts.

• Direct Supervisor: Direct authority to make decisions on the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, starting salaries and merit increases; conduct employee performance evaluations and directs work activities.

• Bachelor's degree required plus 5 years' experience OR Master's degree plus demonstrable experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience required.

• General awareness of federal budget processes and fundamental principles of project management.
• Solid interpersonal skills, including the ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing, build and maintain teams, and identify and resolve problems.
• 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, proposal/project tracking, and data analysis software.
• Prior experience in the life sciences strongly preferred.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain…