Join the HJF Team!

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.

HJF is seeking a Program Manager II to oversee a collection of related/integrated projects that together support a long-term research initiative. This position strategically guides one or more project coordinators and related cross functional technical staff as well as other key functional areas to ensure they are all working effectively toward the program's stated objectives. Typically oversees moderately complex scope of work.

This position will be in support of Global Infectious Diseases for the Emerging Infectious Diseases Branch.

Please note: This is a Hybrid position which requires an individual to come on site 1-2 days per week in Bethesda, MD.

Serve as main point of contact and liaison between internal and external stakeholders (i.e. Principal Investigators, Program Sponsors, organizational leadership and project management teams).
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships on matters of mutual interest.
• Track and report on progress and outcomes.
• Manage key program elements, including but not limited to goals and milestones, risks, available resources, budgets, standard operating procedures, quality control, and results. Identify project interdependencies, aligning resources and efforts where appropriate.
• Indirectly supervise, advise and guide Project Coordinator(s) and technical staff throughout the program lifecycle, focusing on the strategic direction of the projects. Take corrective action as needed.
• Support and participate in planning, creation and submission of proposals and agreements as requested.
• Manage Principal Investigator portfolio.
• Develop and manage proposals to submission.
• Develop and manage complex budgets.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct Supervisor: Position may have 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.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required;PHD preferred with a focus on structural biology.
• Minimum of 6-8 years experience required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with knowledge of federal budget processes and fundamental principles of project management.
• Exceptional 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 tight deadlines for multiple projects.
• Experience engaging and managing studies having multple collaborators and partners.
• Knowledge of government, preferably DoD proposal development.
• Working knowledge of a variety of software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Smarthseet, proposal/project tracking, and data analysis software.
• Prior experiences in the life sciences and knowledge or direct experience of lab and clinical activiities internationally is strongly preferred.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.