Scientific Program Manager

lan, stimulate, advise, direct, and evaluate program activities for a portfolio of research training projects, research training programs, and other grants, awards, cooperative agreements, and contracts related to training and workforce development. 

Administer grants and cooperative agreements and establish contracts to fulfill the mission of the client. 

Carry out scientific and administrative reviews and analyses of applications and proposals from a programmatic viewpoint. 

Implement strategies to enhance the successful completion of current projects, and prepare conceptual plans and other written products as needed. 

Consult with and advise grantees and contractors during the preparation of applications and proposals, and provide guidance on program issues. 

Gather information and provide feedback to applicants and awardees through progress reports, in-person or online meetings, and site visits as needed. 

Attend and participate in scientific meetings as a representative of NIBIB. 

Communicate organizational positions, policies, and procedures to scientists in the research community. 

Organize working groups and workshops related to research training; identify training trends and needs through program evaluations and expert input; and gather recommendations for future needs and areas of expansion. 

Formulate, develop, and present new research training concepts, projects, and initiatives to appropriate advisory groups. 

Make recommendations to leadership and other officials on program direction, priorities, and funding levels.

Prepare reports and documents describing the teams contributions to advancing the mission of the client.

 Provide training and back-up coverage to other client staff in areas of responsibility.