Program Manager

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What You Will Do:We are looking for a Program Manager to support day-to-day research operations, program execution, and scientific administration within the Division of Preclinical Innovation (DPI). This position is a full-time position located in Rockville, MD.

• Provide operational oversight and tracking of DPI research projects, including:

  • Monthly status and budget reporting

  • Meeting-minute documentation

  • Presentation summary updates to internal and external stakeholders

• Lead the compilation, analysis, and organization of scientific and program data, including data analysis support.

• Develop internal and external communications such as reports, summaries, emails, and website content.

• Develop periodic and special reports, procedures, and reference materials using internal and external information sources.

• Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary research team meetings and functions.

• Prepare briefing materials and summaries for meetings, workshops, and conferences.

• Take, compile, organize, and edit comprehensive meeting notes and reports.

• Plan, organize, and support technical meetings and consultations to advance scientific research initiatives.

• Review short- and long-range planning proposals to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

• Collaborate with staff to plan and implement project-based activities, including:

  • Workshop planning

  • Resource evaluation

  • Communication strategy development

  • Report writing and editing

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• A minimum of FIVE (5) years of experience in extensive administrative, program, and project support experience.

• Experience supporting operational workflows such as purchasing, communications coordination, documentation compliance, and audit readiness.

• Demonstrated program management and strategic operational leadership, including:

  • Cross-functional coordination

  • Timeline oversight

  • SOP development

  • Process improvement execution

• Experience developing SOPs, communication resources, leadership briefings, and reports.

• Proven stakeholder engagement and executive support experience.

• Advanced documentation, presentation, and writing skills, including technical and executive communications.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Atlassian tools, Adobe tools, and/or federal administrative systems.

• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, manage multiple priorities, and maintain attention to detail and compliance.

• Strong collaboration, engagement, and professional communication skills across internal and external stakeholders.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience supporting scientific or research-focused programs.

• Familiarity with federal research environments or Division of Preclinical Innovation (DPI)-type organizations.

• Experience supporting multi-disciplinary research teams and scientific coordination efforts.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

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