Technical Project Manager

Seeking a Technical Project Manager to provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Chemical and Biological Department, Research Center of Excellence Division (RD CBR).The successful candidate will serve as an action officer and advisor for a science and technology portfolio of projects advancing research and STEM outreach; and provide support for, and coordination of, RDT&E acquisition and planning, programming, budgeting, and execution processes.

Principal Duties

• Plan, coordinate, integrate, implement, and evaluate the use of acquisition programs in the broad area of Chemical and Biological Defense research and STEM outreach
• Employ technical expertise to translate scientific information into required programmatic and fiscal documentation to support the planning, programming, budgeting and execution system
• Review program documentation to ensure technical validity and facilitate cross-communication regarding program priorities and courses of action
• Participate in Integrated Product Teams as required and serve as programmatic point of contact
• Establish and maintain relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders in the CB defense community
• Provide support to and coordination of acquisition and planning, programming, budgeting, and execution documents to include development of budget exhibits (R Forms) and Program Objectives Memorandum (POM) materials, for a research and development acquisition program
• Assist in setting portfolio, project, and product level strategy and priorities
• Ensure portfolios are responsive and mapped to program goals and requirements
• Coordinate and consolidate complex, technical, programmatic, and strategic responses to support division initiatives to a variety of internal and external audiences
• Create briefings and products for both technical and senior leader audiences
• Track cost, schedule, and performance of chemical and biological defense related projects to ensure they continue to meet the objectives of the program
• Advise the program team on risk assessment and risk management, business and contracting strategies, and technology transfers

Requirements

• DOD Secret level clearance

• Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a BS, or MS, in a Biology, Chemistry or other equivalent field such as Pharmacology, Toxicology, Medicinal Chemistry or Biochemistry; or degree in relevant Mathematic or Financial field with Acquisition experience
• Minimum of five years’ experience with a BS, or 3 years with a MS, and experience in:

• Project Management and/or acquisition experience in research and development or
• S&T project management experience in laboratory and program management office or research and development environment

• Detail-oriented, self-starter with excellent communication and time management skills.
• High-level proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; ability to quickly learn to use new IT systems and software

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of traditional and emerging chemical warfare agents
• Knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations and processes, including the “Animal Rule”
• Knowledge of the DoD acquisition policies
• DAWIA Level II Certification or equivalent
• PMP Certification