Program Coordinator - ORI - The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

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HJF is seeking aProgram Coordinator with a scientific background to support the Scientific Project Management Branch within the Operationally Relevant Infections Department (ORI) at the Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC) providing programmatic and administrative support to the Operationally Relevant Infections Department. The incumbent will coordinate budget and accounting, meetings management, project management, contracts, and purchasing. The incumbent will also complete more routine tasks independently as well as tasks delegated by Senior Program Manager.

This position will be in support of the ORI Department at NMRC. NMRC is an agency that performs basic and applied biomedical research to meet the needs of the United States Navy. Its areas of focus include study of infectious diseases, biodefense, military medicine, battlefield medicine, and bone marrow research. The NMRC laboratory is co-located in the Daniel K. Inouye Building with the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research at the U.S. Army Forest Glen Annex, Silver Spring, Maryland. 

The newly established ORI Department is built on the legacy of the former Enteric Disease and Wound Infection research departments of NMRC. The Deployment Associated Infections (DAID) and Combat Wound Infections (CWID) divisions of ORI are dedicated to three main research goals: assessment, prevention and treatment of enteric and wound infections caused by bacterial pathogens of high military relevance.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Under supervision, ensures the terms and conditions of the award / funding vehicle are adhered. Assists in ensuring all required reports are completed and submitted on time.
• Monitors study performance, analyses, and reviews results, and oversees development and implementation of new protocols.
• Coordinates the processing and analysis of data and conduct of experimental tests procedures.
• Communicates with internal staff and external customers. Negotiates with vendors and obtains quotes for equipment.
• Provides administrative support under the direction of a supervisor such as hiring, purchasing, and tracking progress.
• Assists in overseeing and managing collection, maintenance, analysis, and evaluation of data used in grant submissions, presentations, and publications.
• May include budgetary responsibility to include plan/forecast.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assigned Lead: May recommend the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, and starting salaries; provide input on employee performance evaluations.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in administration.
• Minimum of 0-2 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of organizational objectives, the federal budget process, office automation.
• Ability to work completely independently, use sound judgement in solving problems.
• Coordinate many complex systems and programs simultaneously.
• Knowledge of project management principles, and good communications skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check. 

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Compensation 

• The annual salary range for this position is $50,100-$70,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Some HJF employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination or an approved religious or medical accommodation will be required.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.