Senior Scientific Administrative Program Specialists

Senior Administrative Program Specialist

Leidos is seeking Senior Administrative Program Specialists, contingent upon contract award, to be performed hybrid onsite in Washington, DC. Candidate MUST :

Be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder with the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

Be located within 50 miles of location for hybrid / onsite work.

Duties :

• Provide operation & programmatic expertise, to BARDA for the execution of multiple research and development programs.
• Develop program plans, strategies, and budgets.
• Assist in managing program portfolios and providing oversight on projects and product development to ensure all requirements are addressed.
• Analyze and evaluate programs, proposals and plans, and program metrics for technical and programmatic merit, as well as to identify risks, mitigation strategies and potential areas of improvements.
• Assist with the vision, design, acquisition, and execution of programs in support of the Government Program Director(s).
• Coordinate and integrate amongst Government Directors and potential stakeholders, interagency partners, and user communities regarding areas of collaboration, needs, emerging industrial and academic capabilities and technologies.
• Identify and review emerging requirements and opportunities for transition of selected technology programs.
• Assist with the preparation for technical discussions with Government and Industry regarding program concepts, funded projects, strategies, and transition concepts.
• Identify, evaluate, and accelerate innovative projects to advance BARDA initiatives.
• Assist the program manager with programmatic metrics and milestones (cost, schedule and adherence to contractual requirements)
• Develop and manage program plans and financial tools to provide appropriate oversight to a number of programs and budgets in a portfolio.
• Analyze and evaluate programs, plans, and metrics to align with mission and program goals.
• Able to identify program risks and problems and assist with mitigation strategies.
• Assist with the design, procurement, and execution of programs in support of the Government Program Director(s).
• Coordinate amongst government Program directors, stakeholders, interagency partners, and potential user communities. Identify opportunities and assist with transition of selected programs.
• Provide contract management and acquisition support to program.
• Assist in development and editing of various documents and briefings. Organize, coordinate and host technical meetings, workshops, etc.

Candidates must demonstrate experience in :

Senior Administrative Program Specialist Qualifications :

Master's Degree in business or appropriate scientific / life sciences field AND Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant industry experience