Data Science Initiatives Project ManagerJob ID: req2074Employee Type: exempt full-timeFacility: Rockville: 9605 MedCtrDrLocation: 9605 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 USAThe Frederick National Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way. Position Overview:PFOGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe Frederick National Laboratory is dedicated to improving human health through the discovery and innovation in the biomedical sciences, focusing on cancer, AIDS, and emerging infectious diseases.The Biomedical Informatics and Data Science (BIDS) directorate works collaboratively and helps to fulfill the mission of Frederick National Laboratory in the areas of biomedical informatics and data science by developing and applying world leading data science and computing technologies to basic and applied biomedical research challenges, supporting critical operations, developing, and delivering national data resources, and employing leading-edge software and data science.As part of the collaborative efforts, BIDS is working closely with the Clinical Monitoring Research Program Directorate (CMRPD) which provides high-quality comprehensive and strategic operational support to high-profile domestic and international clinical research initiatives sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and several other institutes within NIH. CMRPD services include clinical trials monitoring, regulatory affairs support, clinical safety oversight, protocol navigation/protocol development, and programmatic and project management support to facilitate the conduct of more than 400 Phase I, II, and III domestic and international trials annually. These trials investigate the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer, influenza, HIV, infectious diseases and emerging health challenges like Ebola virus and COVID-19, heart, lung, and blood disorders, parasitic infections, and rare and neglected diseases.The BIDS directorate working with CPMRD is providing program support to the NHLBI BioData Catalyst which is a cloud-based ecosystem providing access to NHLBI data sets and supporting tools, applications, and workflows to produce state-of-the-art, data-driven biomedical research. By increasing access to NHLBI datasets and innovative data analysis capabilities, BioData Catalyst accelerates efficient biomedical research that drives discovery and scientific advancement, leading to novel diagnostic tools, therapeutics, and prevention strategies for heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders.KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIESWorks closely with the Scientific Program DirectorProvides program support for BioData Catalyst by leading project management planning, execution, reporting, and close out activities as necessary to ensure the program meets approved program strategies, milestones, and deliverablesWorks closely with government officials, both scientific and administrative, at varying levels of leadership and responsibility to coordinate strategic vision, program support, and logistical activities for the assigned projects/programsProvides coordination, management, and oversight of project management activities for the BioData Catalyst team in a matrixed, cross-functional environmentAssists with preparing and reviewing OTA pricing and conference pricing for project operationsServes as direct program liaison with other ManagersEnsures program compliance with all policies and procedures related to project management, contract relations, purchasing, and fiscal planningAssists in the preparation of program reports, including monthly updates and quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reportsCoordinates meeting management support for the assigned projects and programs, including drafting agendas, taking meeting notes/minutes and recording and monitoring action items for initiative committees, sub-committees, awardee consortia, peer review panels, external advisory panels, scrum teams, program reviews, and other stakeholders as neededConvenes scientific panels, webinars, distribute proposals, and draft review panel summary statementsPerforms other related duties as assigned by a responsible authorityCommunicates effectively with senior-level managers within CMRPD and NHLBI to compose both business and scientific documents and ensure smooth operations of the ProgramWill have a responsibility to work with the BIDS PAO as may be requiredOther duties as required**THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING APPROVAL**BASIC QUALIFICATIONSTo be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:Possession of Master's degree from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) In a technical field including project management, health, life sciences, computing, or data science or six (6) years relevant experience in lieu of degree. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for US equivalencyIn addition to the education requirement, a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experienceA minimum of two (2) years of project management experience in a scientific or technical environmentExperience with all aspects of project management from planning through execution, including scope, finances, resources, subcontracts, communications, and stakeholder managementExperience with budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and reportingProgressively responsible experience must demonstrate increased independence and overall responsibility for more complex projects at a program levelExperience leading successful collaborative efforts involving multiple stakeholdersAbility to work with ease in a fast paced, agile environmentSelf-motivated and results-oriented, able to effectively handle multiple projects concurrentlyAbility to multi-task in complex/dynamic operating environmentAbility to identify issues and apply problem solving skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsMust be a team playerAbility to obtain and maintain a security clearancePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSCandidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:A minimum of four (4) years in a supervisory roleA minimum of eight (8) years of project management experience in a scientific or technical environmentPh.D. in a technical field including project management, health, life sciences, computing, or data sciencePMP CertificationProject management experience with multiple government agenciesFamiliarity with high performance computing systems and AIExperience working in a matrix-management environmentExperience developing scientific collaborationsEqual Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)#readytowork