Scientific Program Manager

Develops and assists staff implement policies and procedures related to the organizations scientific programs.

• Coordinate and document projects from beginning to completion; monitor and report the status of completion funding and results attained; provide progress reports.
• Collaborate with staff on the planning implementation coordination and evaluation of programs and initiatives in the assigned specialty area of research.

Collects analyzes and creates scientific program information.

• Spearhead compilation analysis and organization of scientific program and related information; and develop and/or lead data analysis/dyadic data analysis.
• Create both internal and external materials in the form of reports summaries emails website content video scripts newsletters and social media.
• Develop periodic and special reports and procedures; search records and files the internet background materials and precedent references.

Coordinates workshops and reports their outcomes.

• Attend and participate in multidisciplinary research team meetings and functions.
• Prepare briefing materials and summaries of meetings workshops and conferences.
• Prepare for a variety of information exchanges with public and private sector science colleagues working on research programs and policy related to research program priorities.
• Work with staff on organizing and participating in symposia and discussions with national and international scientific leaders.- Develop outreach strategies including determination of conferences that should be attended plans for press coverage and other outreach activities. 5

Evaluates current scientific programs and determines if changes need to be made.

• Review short- and long-range planning proposals to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and mission.
• Recommend new or changed methods or procedures for monitoring/tracking budgetary information.
• Develop and implement comprehensive studies of performance measures to evaluate program productivity develop metrics and milestones to assess progress of the program.

Assists with analyzing current scientific programs and developing and proposing new initiatives.

• Work with staff on planning and implementing project-based activities; e.g. workshop planning resource evaluation communication strategy assist with report writing/editing etc.

Collaborates with management and prepares reports to keep them updated on new and ongoing programs and activities.

• Prepare presentations to Institute leadership; attend monthly meetings; report to multiple divisions in the Institute on the status of the program budget.
• Contribute to the writing and development of executive summaries and reports to share with key partners.
• Develop an overall operational plan for the proposed project after discussion with the Project Team: tasks to be completed time scales and schedules resources required estimated cost of each task 1
• Track implementation of the Project; review progress in relation to the plan; work with the Project Team to revise the plan as needed; develop and maintain a project-tracking document. 2
• Collaborate with upper-level management staff on contract management activities associated with the program.

Coordinates staff responsible for developing installing and maintaining scientific programs.

• Implement program initiatives related to the Institute research and training portfolio.

Analyzes current policies and procedures and suggests and develops improvements.

• Analyze business and operating procedures to devise the most efficient methods of accomplishing work; plan study of work problems and procedures such as communications information flow integrated databases inventory control or analysis of funding plans. 3 - Analyze program activities to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive documentation procedure for projects and portfolio monitoring activities.
• Identify operational and technical problems; work with staff to identify a recommended action plan and solutions.

Assists in preparing and developing future strategic plans.

• Provide scientific and management support to staff on planning and implementation of projects including setting priorities managing assigned tasks monitoring project status reviewing deliverables and providing status updates.

Prepares and provides educational materials to staff.

• Develop and make readily available training materials to increase awareness about the program.

Works closely with management to develop new initiatives that further scientific research.

• Work with staff on the development and coordination of scientific activities within the initiative.

Uses scientific expertise to review grant proposals and Interacts with potential grantees to obtain additional information.

• Interact with scientists as needed to help overcome technical hurdles or provide additional insights or expertise regarding the preparation of scientific protocols. 4