Senior Program Manager

Job Description

JRAD is seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Program Manager supporting the CBRN Defense Coordinating Office (DCO) at the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC). The selected individual will lead contract execution, oversee all functional and technical staff, and serve as the central liaison with Government stakeholders. This role is critical to delivering administrative, scientific, technical, and financial support services for a mission-critical biomedical R&D coordination program.

Roles/Responsibilities:

Lead all aspects of contract performance and execution across administrative, technical, and scientific task areas

Serve as the primary interface with the Government, including the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

Manage multidisciplinary teams and ensure alignment with contract goals, deliverables, and performance standards

Oversee the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), a Project Management Plan, and a Quality Control Plan (QCP)

Track budgets, labor utilization, and deliverables; submit required monthly reporting to the Government

Support USAMRDC through organizational transitions to the Defense Health Agency (DHA)

Required Skills and Education:

Master’s degree (MA/MS) in life sciences, public health, project management, or a related technical or management discipline

10+ years of progressive experience in federal program management, with at least 5 years supporting DoD medical or biodefense R&D efforts

Demonstrated experience leading teams on high-visibility or mission-critical federal contracts

Strong organizational and leadership skills, including personnel supervision, risk mitigation, and performance monitoring

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; capable of interfacing with senior government and contractor personnel

Preferred Qualifications:

PMP certification or DAWIA Level II/III in Program Management

Experience supporting the CBDP, DTRA JSTO-CBD, JPEO-CBD, or USAMRDC

Familiarity with Defense Health Program (DHP) funding, MILCON, IOT&E planning, and DHA transition activities

Experience managing teams in a DoD biomedical R&D environment

Security Clearance:

Active DoD Secret is required

When you work for JRAD you will never be just a number. We put people before profits!

JRAD is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full-time employees:

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care

Disability Insurance

401K Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

JRAD is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The JRAD salary range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are many factors considered when determining the compensation provided in an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to position responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and contract terms and conditions.

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Full-time