Project Manager

Position Objective: Provide services as a Project Manager in support of the overall functions of the Office of Chief Scientist - Integrated Research Facility (OCSIRF) and the Division of Intramural Research (DIR) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide coordination and oversight of the Integrated Research Facility-Frederick (IRF) data management practices, in support of the complete research data life cycle and in alignment with the IRF data management strategic plan.
• Provide integrated strategy that includes workflows for the collection, annotation, structure, storage and dissemination of research data; is responsible for day-to-day data management, including: custody, use, care, and safekeeping of data and the information systems containing and pertaining to research, regulatory files, and working files; and actively participates in practices/processes to enhance data quality and integrity including periodic review of study execution to identify gaps and refine procedures.
• Assist with developing/managing complex data systems governing the IRF research programs.
• Coordinates routinely with the Federal Task Leader and NIAID/NIH stakeholders to ensure IRF data system requirements are being met.
• Establish an integrated strategy that includes workflows for the collection, annotation, structure, storage, and dissemination of research data in accordance with HHS, NIH, NIAID, and IRF requirements and needs.
• Provide oversight of daily operation and activities for overall Data Management activities.
• Conduct periodic routine and/or unannounced audits of data systems to monitor for compliance with relevant data management requirements and practices.
• Draft reports of findings; propose remediation and process changes if/as needed
• Facilitate IRF to adopt new initiatives such as data sharing, electronic lab notebooks, and multifactor authentication in a BSL-4 environment.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the field of science and/or IT/Data Management field with 10 years' experience.
• Previous experience with NIH data management requirements is required.
• Ability to pass and maintain a 5b (Public Trust) level background investigation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous experience with IRF data management system(s) preferred.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and pay close attention to detail.
• Strong written, oral, and visual communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work on a team, excellent customer relations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, or other equivalent software suites

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

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This position is contingent upon contract award.