Project Manager - Rockville - Global Solutions Network Inc.

Description

Global Solutions Network (GSN), a federal government contracting firm, presents this full time, long-term position supporting GSN's customer at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). This position provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
If interested, please provide an up-to-date resume.
Responsibilities.
Facilitate Regional Portfolio Activities

• Partner with Office of Global Research (OGR) Regional Officers to develop and implement region-specific research initiatives.
• Act as a backup for program staff, ensuring continuity of activities related to regional portfolios during absences or high-demand periods.
• Assist in managing research resources, overseeing technical administration, and evaluating programmatic aspects of funded grants and other activities.
• Independently use electronic databases (e.g., NIH RePORTER, PubMed) to conduct thorough programmatic analyses based on specific parameters.
• Summarize findings, draw actionable conclusions, and provide well-founded recommendations to advise program staff on program-related issues.

Provide Subject Matter Expertise

• Analyze data on the prevalence of infectious diseases worldwide, creating reports that highlight trends, risk factors, and predictive models.
• Offer in-depth knowledge on NIAID international data, NIAID international funding data, the Global Research Affairs Database System, and the Foreign Award and Component Tracking System, and Query, View, Report System.
• Provide guidance and support to staff and stakeholders on the use and interpretation of these systems.
• Provide assessments for quality improvements to international data and tracking systems.

Liaise with Government Agencies and Foreign Officials

• Coordinate and support OGR programmatic activities with HHS, CDC, other U.S. Government agencies, foreign officials, and institutions.
• Foster strong working relationships to facilitate collaboration and information sharing.

Conduct Evaluations of International Research Programs

• Develop and conduct thorough evaluations of international research programs, using established methodologies.
• Prepare final reports and presentations of results, highlighting key findings and recommendations for improvement.
• Assist with implementation and management of processes designed to enhance health research security

Organize and Coordinate Cross-Cutting NIAID International Activities

• Assist in organizing and coordinating activities that span multiple regions and research areas, ensuring alignment with NIAID's strategic goals.
• Prepare in-depth analyses and briefings on the impact of various factors on international health research security, human safety, healthcare, and biosafety, and their impact on national security and diplomatic efforts.

Facilitate NIAID and OGR Clearance

• Draft and coordinate clearance of documentation related to OGR, NIAID, and global research initiatives.
• Coordinate reporting and track all activities through the upkeep of dedicated SharePoint or other applicable sites.
• Ensure electronic communications are appropriately cleared and disseminated to relevant parties in a timely manner.

Support and Coordinate Meetings, Working Groups, and Committees

• Assist in scheduling, planning, and attending meetings discussing a wide-range of research, administrative, and technical topics related to the activities of OGR and NIAID, ensuring all logistical details are managed efficiently.
• Schedule presenters, send meeting invitations, maintain participant lists, develop detailed agendas, track metrics and action items, and prepare comprehensive meeting minutes.
• Provide detailed written and oral reports summarizing key points and action items.
• Ensure all written materials adhere to OGR standards and require only minimal review before dissemination.

Perform Secretariat Functions for Bi-Lateral Agreement Programs

• Coordinate and arrange meetings and workshops, ensuring all logistical and administrative details are handled.
• Synthesize annual reports, providing clear and concise summaries of key findings and outcomes.
• Serve as a rapporteur, accurately documenting discussions and decisions made during meetings, and maintaining electronic records.

Prepare Various Written Materials

• Produce high-quality reports, meeting minutes, summaries, analyses, background materials, position papers, talking points, briefing documents, and other materials to support NIAID's global health activities.
• Ensure all written products are derived from comprehensive data and information analysis to support decision-making processes and developed using thorough analytical skills and require only minimal revision.
• Facilitate the internal clearance process for all documents, ensuring timely approval and dissemination.

Prepare PowerPoint Presentations

• Develop high-quality, visually appealing slides that adhere to NIAID standards.
• Synthesize complex information into clear, concise, and engaging presentations for program staff and senior NIAID officials.

Draft Correspondence and Agreements

• Prepare a variety of correspondence, agreements, and science-related documents for signature by appropriate officials, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant guidelines.

Identify Efficiency Improvements

• Proactively identify and suggest ideas for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of office programs, procedures, and operations.

Attend and Report on Meetings

• Attend meetings discussing a wide range of research, administrative, and technical topics related to the activities of OGR and NIAID.
• Provide detailed written and oral reports to OGR staff, summarizing key points and action items.

Qualifications.

• BS degree is required; MS or MPH is preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, software products required.
• Expertise in Microsoft PowerPoint is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills required.
• Excellent analytical skills with a high-level of attention to detail are required
• Ability to work independently to produce high-quality products and manage processes from start to finish with minimal revisions.
• Familiarity with NIH and biomedical research supported by the U.S. Government is highly desirable.
• Ability to synthesize reports to extract information relevant to a project, topic of interest, or purpose.
• Expertise with the management of research resources including technical administration and programmatic evaluation of grants.
• Expertise conducting analyses to draw sound, accurate conclusions from information and data.
• Exhibit a high-level of attention to detail that is represented in all work products and possess analytical skills to draw sound, accurate conclusions from information and data.

Benefits.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K/Profit Sharing Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare & Dependent Care)
• Pretax Parking & Transportation Plan
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Professional Development/Education
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Discount Program
• Merit Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Assistance Program