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Lead Program Manager for Statistical Analysis Team

Alexandria, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Aug 2024

💰 $160,000/yr($140,000/yr – $160,000/yr)

About the role

The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) is one of thirteen federal statistical agencies in the United States. As one of 13 principal federal statistical agencies, NCSES designs, supports, and directs periodic national surveys and performs a variety of other data collections and research.

Job Summary

Alluvionic is seeking a Program Manager for the Statistical Analysis Team. The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple survey and report projects. NCSES, a small organization with significant impact, conducts various surveys and produces congressionally mandated reports and publications that are vital to shaping policy and understanding trends in the Science and Engineering (S&E) landscape.

*This is an Onsite-Hybrid position in Alexandria Virginia*
*Travel may be required up to 10%*

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Project Manager performs, but is not limited to, the following duties:

Responsibilities:

Serves as lead Project Manager; ensures communication and coordination of key tasks
Facilitate clear and open communication within the team and with stakeholders to ensure alignment and address issues promptly. Coordinate and manage the work of a team of 4, ensuring tasks are distributed effectively and efficiently.
Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of projects to ensure they align with business goals and timelines. Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
Ensure the team adheres to best practices and industry standards in project management.
Manage resource allocation, budget tracking, and project documentation.
Lead regular team meetings and provide status updates to senior management.
Mentor and support team members, fostering their professional development and enhancing team performance.
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for approximately 100 annual products, ensuring adherence to established timelines and milestones.
Coordinate with NCSES stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and requirements for major data releases and congressionally mandated reports.
Implement waterfall project management methodologies to oversee the execution of projects, ensuring seamless progression through defined phases.
Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement corrective actions as necessary to ensure projects stay on track.
Facilitate regular project status meetings and communication with project teams and stakeholders to provide updates and resolve issues.
Manage dependencies between projects and phases, ensuring alignment with overall project goals and timelines.
Ensure all data releases and major projects have active, approved schedules maintained throughout their lifecycle.
Collaborate with other contractors and stakeholders as needed to support the successful dissemination of NCSES products.
Provide regular reporting on project status, milestones achieved, and upcoming deliverables to NCSES leadership and stakeholders.
As the point of contact on assigned projects, performs a variety of highly skilled duties such as: assembling, coordinating and managing multidisciplinary technical review teams.