Qualifications

U.S. Citizen, able to pass security/background checks for access to restricted Federal facilities

Ph.D. or Au.D. required

3-5 years knowledge and experience with Department of War (DoW) Grants and agreements administration and management, preferred

3-5 years medical research project management experience strongly desired, preferably with Department of War and Special Operations populations

Experience with advanced medical technologies, preferred

Knowledge of military system, preferred

Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication

Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly and professional demeanor

Ability to be flexible with changing priorities and available to interact with employees, clients and sponsors of all levels

Ability to exercise independent judgment in fast-paced, high-pressured environment with strict deadlines and to manage multiple projects

Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results

Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software

Responsibilities

Assists in the development of the research protocol(s) as the subject matter expert

Reviews research documentation and provides detailed technical written notes

Directs and performs recurring analyses on research portfolios to identify critical gaps, exceptional results and/or lack of progress

Manages and organizes data and assure that necessary archival procedures have been conducted

Interacts with other services and government agencies, organizes and hosts research planning and coordination meetings, and informs the Principal Investigator of developments

Maintains open communication with the Principal Investigator, advise of processes, report progress and serve as a point of contact, as applicable

Provides guidance to scientists preparing research proposals and abstracts/posters/manuscripts, to include guidance on research protocol development, as needed

Performs scientific reviews on research proposals submitted for consideration, as requested

Maintains and updates files of all applicable regulatory documentation for IRB (including protocols, approvals, amendments, modifications, etc.) as well as any communications with the sponsor or any other Federal or regulatory office (including prior approvals, change in scope, etc.)