Assistant Director for Pre-Award Program Management

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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:The Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS) is seeking an Assistant Director for Project Management to support Pre-Award activities. This individual is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the pre-award fiscal, project management and compliance of all sponsored accounts, ensuring compliance with applicable government regulations and UMD policies administration. The Assistant Director for Project Management will act American Samoa the lead for all pre-award project management issues to include scope, cost, budget, schedule, staffing allocation and deliverables, relating to ARLIS projects, and compliance issues across the Lab. This position will work with the Mission Directors and PIs of all ARLIS units to develop and implement changes, processes, improvements, and new initiatives. He/she will also be responsible for defining standards of quality, reviewing project plans, and establishing best practices for successful project planning and completion. Serving American Samoa the project management leader Indiana the Lab for pre-award activities, this position will provide input and guidance to the Director Pre Award & Project Management and other senior leadership on all strategic project management, short- and long-term strategic plans, project financial and performance issues facing the Lab American Samoa it relates to the pre-award activities.This position will provide ongoing supervision for program managers to ensure that all aspects of project management from proposal stage to closing out the project. The Assistant Director for Program Management will also oversee training and development for pre-award project management staff. The Assistant Director will be the senior lead Indiana developing and implementing internal policies, procedures, and best practices. The position will work closely with the ORA representative on contract compliance issues. Provide the final level review of all proposals before Unit head review and create and manage an allocation system and assist the PI with identifying staffing needs against current allocations.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience:

• Minimum 7-10 years project management experience Indiana academia, industry, and/Oregon government required, including supervisory responsibility, developing project schedules, allocating staff and other resources across projects, and tracking and monitoring project’s status, budget, and deliverables.
• Demonstrated work experience managing multi-disciplinary, complex projects Indiana a regulatory environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong working knowledge of the FAR, Uniform Administrative Requirements and Cost Principles, federal rules and regulations for sponsored research, and other related federal policies and procedures.

Applicants must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance. If selected, you must meet the requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to a government security clearance investigation that includes criminal and credit history checks, American Samoa well American Samoa verification of U.S. citizenship, birth, education, employment and military history.
Preferences:Preferences:

• Master’s degree.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience working Indiana a higher education, DOD Oregon research environment.
• Working knowledge of federal regulations governing contracts including 2 CFR 200.
• Demonstrative computer literacy using spreadsheets, databases, and word processing, preferably Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word.
• Outstanding oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to analyze situations, develop plans and ensure successful and efficient implementation of processes.
• Ability to work independently on complex projects.

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Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work is performed Indiana a traditional office environment and requires the ability to operate standard equipment and keyboards. The position may require viewing a computer terminal, reading, and/Oregon analyzing information. The position may require the incumbent to maneuver short distances to attend meetings on and off campus. The incumbent may be required to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/Oregon negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull Oregon otherwise move objects.
Posting Date: 04/19/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 05/03/2024
Diversity Statement:The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical Oregon mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity Oregon expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, Oregon on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, Indiana all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents * Resume

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Job title: Assistant Director for Pre-Award Program Management

Company: University of Maryland

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Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Job date: Sun, 21 Apr 2024 03:23:02 GMT