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Research Program Manager DoD Research ProgramsNortheastern University • Boston, MA, US
Research Program Manager DoD Research Programs

Research Program Manager DoD Research Programs

Northeastern University • Boston, MA, US
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Job Summary

The Defense Industrial Base Institute seeks an experienced Research Program Manager to support a new DoD funded project as well as its overall institute mission in the metro-Boston area and nationally.

The Research Program Manager, focused on DoD sponsored research position, is a Boston based position responsible for research operational elements of Department of Defense (DoD) funded research program oversight. This position reports to the Director of Research and will provide program and project management spanning multiple institutional contracts / activities under the institute's portfolio. Responsible for the oversight of a nationally dispersed portfolio of activities and projects (to include rapid study teams and public outreach), including tracking schedule, performance, and risk; logistics of research meetings, workshops, and technical seminars, overall research background as part of the program execution; and compliance with contract award requirements including proposals, tracking, processing, and other required project submissions to sponsors while working collaboratively with other institute and university staff and faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

  • US Citizenship required.
  • PMP or PgMP certification or relevant project management practical work experience can meet this requirement (5+ years).
  • Bachelor's degree with applicable work experience; graduate degree preferred.
  • Solid knowledge of DoD program and contract management.
  • Strong background in Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, or other related technical specialty areas.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to organize and manage multiple activities simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated judgment for prioritization of multiple tasks.
  • Excellent communication skills with a customer (internal and external) service focus.
  • Highly organized and detail oriented; and ability to problem solve effectively.
  • Strong computer and IT knowledge and skills, especially in MS Office suite products, and ability to learn new programs / systems with ease.
  • Ability to travel as required for initiative events or stakeholder research collaboration meetings across the nation.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

1) Research Program & Portfolio Oversight and Support :

  • Provides program and portfolio management for multiple institute complex program portfolios.
  • Create systems, organize, and manage program milestones, deliverables, effort, and timelines for all active research.
  • Conduct in depth analysis on projects and manage schedules, and performance and provide reports to Director of Research to ensure proper project execution.
  • Plans and manages schedules and monitors programs from initiation to closeout.
  • Assist with proposals, budgets, and other information gathering for contract submissions of new research development efforts.
  • Collaborate, coordinate, and provide guidance to technical research staff, senior leadership, and other departments within DIBI and NU as it relates to program execution.
  • Interact and coordinate with contracting officials, program managers, technical representatives, and other government personnel and sponsors on assigned research efforts.
  • Collect data and information in response to NU-RES inquiries and requests over the research and related to compliance.
  • Provide support to Director of Research and other tasks as assigned.
  • Travel as required to support program and project activities.
  • 2) Meetings, Workshop, and Seminars :

  • Plan, schedule, and conduct research meetings & research discovery / working groups to include kick-off, quarterly meetings, technical seminars, and other ad hoc research meetings.
  • Working alongside event manager, Coordinate and arrange for all logistics and site support needs for public outreach events.
  • Maintain attendee lists, confirming in-person or remote engagement, and collect all background research, research presentation materials in an appropriate way for the distribution constraints while coordinating with the Events Manager.
  • Travel as needed to support presentations or public outreach in support of the institute and its DoD portfolio of activities.
  • 3) Manuscript, publication, briefing writing :

  • Working alongside faculty, staff and other researchers, help to outline manuscript, publication, briefing, snapshots or other similar deliverables for funder.
  • Directly supporting the development of technical narratives, scope and resource planning, and other supporting documents required for external funding opportunities that align with the institute's mission priorities.
  • Supporting project research teams by identifying and supporting outreach to Northeastern faculty who can potentially collaborate on the Institute's research agenda.
  • Requirement : US Citizenship is a requirement per Federal funding agency

    Additional Information : This is a fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal based off of continuing external funding

    Position Type : Research

    Additional Information : Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

    All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

    Compensation Grade / Pay Type : 111S

    Expected Hiring Range : $86,490.00 - $122,163.75

    With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

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