Overview:

Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder
W2 with full benefit

Some travel may be required
Offer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen

Columbus Technologies and Services Inc. is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Columbus offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with one of the most prestigious research organizations in the world. We are currently seeking a Sr. Scientific Program Manager to work onsite with the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD.

This is a long-term position which offers:
- Competitive salary
- Tremendous growth opportunity
- Opportunity to work at NIH, the world's foremost medical research center
- Learn more about what Columbus can do for you at www.columbususa.com

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $59-$93.50/hr + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Technical Requirements:

Senior Scientific Program Manager

Provide financial Management assist with managing DIR Budget allocations of appropriated funds; planning, supplemental, reviews, initiatives, program changes, EOY spending.

Contribute to development of resource packages for new Investigators.

Assist with resource management changes (for example: money, staff, space) via the DIR LiveLink system.

Advise DIR OD on annual reporting and data calls.

Work with OMIFM, IAMB, and AMOB senior management. Scientific Facilities Management - provides recommendations for NIAID DIR facilities and research operations.

Plan and coordinate space allocations for new projects, programs, or renovations.

Maintain an updated database of space quantity, type, and usage for DIR laboratories.

Provide advice to the DIR Director re policies, procedures, technical design, construction, management and operational requirements.

Track and manage renovations and new construction.

Make recommendations to the Federal Task Leader and DIR leadership on the scientific basis and requirements for renovations requested by DIR Principal Investigators.

Biosafety - Biosecurity - Regulatory Management - advise PIs and LCs on biosafety and biosecurity for DIR campuses in Bethesda, Rockville, and Hamilton including high containment (BSL-3 and ABSL-3) and maximum containment (BSL-4 and ABSL-4).

Work with senior management of NIH DOHS, Select Agent Program, High Containment Task Force, NIH Police and Fire Departments (ORS), and Contract security staff. Provide advice and recommendations on issues of biosafety and biosecurity including CDC/USDA inspections, Containment Building shutdowns and validations, and Emergency events.

Provide vaccine development and other research support functions.

Collaborate on translational research projects; currently production of a Clinical Lot for a bivalent Ebola/rabies vaccine and nonhuman primate studies.

Assist NIAID DIR Principal Investigators in dealing with intellectual property, technology transfer, and licensing issues with NIAID TTIPO and NIH OTT with focus on vaccine development.

Assist and contribute to DIR OD strategic planning process, assessment of new scientific initiatives and advise on resource allocation.

Travel and Training Requirements:

Travel may be required, at the discretion of the Task Leader.

All Travel must be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer

All travel and training, if approved by the COR and the Contracting Officer, will be funded through a subsequent modification. Please do not include these costs in your task order proposal.

Specific Qualifications:

MBA is required.

Minimum of five (5) years of work experience is required.

Effective and clear communication skills and the ability to work in a high stress environment.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action:
We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected class. EEO/AA/MFDV

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