Program Manager II

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**Job Description:**

Parsons is seeking a **Program Manager II** to support Naval Medical Research Unit – San Antonio (NAMRU-SA) and its collaborating institutions in the management of research programs.

NAMRU-SA’s mission is to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of DoD personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations.

The Program Manager II will assist the Chief Science Director and Human Protections Director with administrative tasks related to the Scientific Review Board (SRB) and Human Research Protections Program (HRPP).

The role involves gathering information for research program taskers, providing recommendations on workflow efficiency, and maintaining research documents.

Additionally, the Program Manager II will assist with space utilization, financial tracking, and business planning.

**What You'll Be Doing:**

+ Assist the Chief Science Director and Human Protections Director with SRB and HRPP administrative tasks as required.
+ Assist the Government with gathering information for research program taskers, ensuring all information/taskers are approved and submitted by authorized government personnel.
+ Provide recommendations on task order labor/manpower utilization and workflow to increase efficiency and productivity.
+ Assist with the gathering of Government-prepared documentation for contract actions and proposals, ensuring task order completion in accordance with established policies and procedures.
+ Assist with various research-related administrative tasks and track spreadsheets (dynamic Excel spreadsheets) based on purchases made by the Government and/or the contractor for research-related items.
+ Maintain and organize Government-prepared research documents.
+ Perform market research regarding the development of study budgets and provide information to the Government for decision-making.
+ Confirm sponsored monthly, quarterly, and annual reports are in accordance with sponsor guidelines and templates.
+ Assist the Government with space utilization within the directorate personnel and make recommendations accordingly.
+ Assist Directors in carrying out administrative and financial tasks related to research.
+ Provide business and growth plans for research under contract to the directorate.
+ Track study expenditures and report financial status related to research under contract to the Government.
+ Collaborate with the Government to provide recommendations for yearly budgets related to research under contract.
+ Submit Government-approved proposals and grants via various websites (i.e., eBRAP, grants.gov, CMRDP, etc.).
+ Verify Government-prepared documentation is available for various research meetings.
+ Coordinate and schedule directorate meetings; take minutes and provide them to the Director.

**What Required Skills You'll Bring:**

+ Bachelor's degree with seven (7) years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with five (5) years of related experience.
+ Demonstrated ability to assist with administrative tasks related to SRB and HRPP.
+ Proficiency in gathering information for research program taskers and providing workflow recommendations.
+ Strong organizational skills for maintaining and organizing research documents.
+ Excellent communication skills for coordinating meetings and submitting proposals and grants.
+ Ability to assist with space utilization, financial tracking, and business planning.

**Security Clearance Requirement:**

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe.

Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental.

We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace.

Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
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