Project Coordinator

Allegheny Science & Technology (AST) is seeking a Project Coordinator to support The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute in Washington, D.C.

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides global leadership for a research, training, and education program to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood diseases and enhance the health of all individuals so that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives. The Institute creates and supports a robust, collaborative research infrastructure in partnership with private and public organizations, including academic institutions, industry, and other government agencies. The Institute collaborates with patients, families, health care professionals, scientists, professional societies, patient advocacy groups, community organizations, international organizations, and the media to promote the application of research results and leverage resources to address public health needs and reduce the burden of heart, lung, and blood diseases worldwide.

This position is primarily remote, but may require some occasional on-site attendance in the DMV area. Candidates must be local to the DMV area.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support agenda development and capture and distribute informal and formal meeting minutes, with action items and decisions. Discussion in meetings often includes complex scientific concepts and terminology.
• Record and track action items through completion.
• Identify, track, and record risks, as well as mitigation measures and ensure proper elevation to key stakeholders and decision makers.
• Facilitate and coordinate program meetings.
• Assist with development and management of program charters, plans, and timelines.
• Assist with development of program materials and content for program briefings and meetings.
• Develop dissemination strategies and action plans for key work products related to the program or project.
• Facilitate program management and knowledge management by managing a shared document repository.
• Assist with government financial tracking and reporting.
• Provide support to integrate cross-functional work across NHLBI and NIH Work Groups.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree in an applicable field (e.g., science, public health, business or project management).
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrable experience in portfolio, program, and project management support. If degree is not in a science-related field, at least 3 years of that experience must be in a biomedical, pharmaceutical, biotech, academic medical center, or health-related organization.
• Demonstrated ability in providing project management and coordination support.
• Must have an adept understanding of project management principles and techniques.
• Must possess the organizational and communication skills and attention to detail required to effectively coordinate projects across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Must have experience documenting and maintaining project management processes, tools, and templates to strengthen an organization's project management approach.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Prior National Institute of Health (NIH) or Health and Human Services (HHS) support is highly desired, but not required.
• Operational program/project management experience for a federal agency strongly preferred.
• Experience with OTA preferred.
  
  

Other Qualifications

• Must be U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to successfully complete NIH Background Investigation.
• Must be local to the DMV area and willing to go onsite as needed.
  
  

Multiple factors contribute to determining the final pay for a position. These include, but are not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and competencies that align with the specific role, geographic location, educational background, and contract provisions related to labor categories specific to the position. We are committed to offering a competitive compensation package that reflects the value and expertise that each candidate brings to our team.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is $65,000 - $90,000.