KRI Research Program Manager Level I or II DoD Research Programs
KRI Research Program Manager Level I or II DoD Research Programs
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Job Description
About the Opportunity
The KRI Research Program Manager Level I or II is a Burlington MA or Arlington VA based position responsible for operational elements of Department of Defense (DoD) funded research & development program oversight. This position reports to KRI Program Management Office Director and will provide program management spanning multiple DoD contracts. He/she/they is responsible for the oversight of a geographically dispersed portfolio of programs including tracking cost schedule performance and risk; logistics of meetings workshops and technical seminars as part of the program ; and post contract award requirements including proposals tracking and processing and other required submissions to sponsors. He/she/they will be responsible for additional program related tasks to meet business goals and objectives. Level of hire will be determined based on successful candidates educational background and experience level.
This is a fastpaced position with a variety of programs to manage and will require interaction with internal Northeastern and Kostas Research Institute researchers the Northeastern University Research Enterprise Systems (NURES) staff external university and industry subcontractors and funding agency program managers and contract officers. The successful candidate will have solid experience and familiarity with DoD acquisitions contracting financial management and project management with the funded research life cycle. He/she/they will have excellent organizational communication and analytical skills and a strong customer service focus.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree required; graduate degree preferred in a technical discipline
35 years of relevant experience (Level I) or 10 years of relevant experience (Level II).
Proven track record of running research and development programs at various complexity levels.
Experience managing technical development programs under a variety of contract types including CA IDIQ CPFF FFP etc.
Experience with developing and managing risk management & mitigation plans.
Experience in a highly technical and dynamic environment
Willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to hold a DoD security clearance.
Able to interface effectively with internal teams as well as government and commercial customers.
Basic familiarity with ITAR and EAR.
Basic familiarity with contracts nondisclosure agreements teaming agreements and other legal and contractual documents.
Good knowledge of Project Management methods tools and processes experience with MS Project required.
Basic familiarity with the DoD Architectural Framework and systems engineering principles.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint and Outlook)
Ability to travel required (varying frequency up to 50
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
Intellectual curiosity and continuous learning mindset.
Strong verbal and written skills; analytical and strategic thinking ability; leadership skills; very strong work ethic as well as honesty trustworthiness and high integrity.
Experience supporting US DoD programs DoE programs or NASA programs.
Active DoD Security Clearance
PMI (or equivalent) certification
Ability to work independently integrate and lead teams and interface with crossfunctional disciplines.
Able to excel in a fastpaced deadlinedriven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
Committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself others and the research institute.
Physical Demands
Ability to work primarily in an office environment with occasional time spent in laboratory environments and fieldtesting environments.
Required to sit and stand for long periods (Frequent); talk hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
Travel including potentially to outdoor / fieldtest environments (e.g. US Navy Self Defense Test Ship US Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory Alaska Letterkenny Army Depot
ITAR Requirement
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A U.S. person according to their definition is a U.S. citizen U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Position Type
ResearchAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
114SExpected Hiring Range:
With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarlysituated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
