Program Manager, Federal Science Partnerships

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field such as biology, chemistry, physics, math, computer science, data science, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 3-5+ years of experience managing technical scientific projects such as contracts, studies, funding portfolios, or other relevant scientific work.
• Deep familiarity with at least one area of science with the ability to learn and have a good understanding of many different scientific disciplines.
• Experience with initiating and maintaining partnerships with outside organizations, especially federal government partners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to translate between technical data requirements and researcher needs.
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards.
• High agency self-starter with the ability to work independently, identify opportunities for process improvement, and drive initiatives forward without constant oversight.
• Project management training and experience
• Experience with running a scientific funding portfolio.
• Working knowledge of FAIR data in practice including metadata standards, research data repositories, and persistent identifiers.
• 1-3+ years of experience working for or with the federal government.
• Familiarity with the AI/ML data landscape and understanding of how to structure data for machine learning applications.