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Research Program Coordinator, DoD Programs

Employer
Northeastern University
Location
Virginia, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Nov 30, 2022

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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Management
Employment Level
Administrative
Employment Type
Full Time


Research Program Coordinator, DoD Programs

About the Opportunity

The Research Program Coordinator, DoD Programs (RPC) is responsible for project deliverables management and tracking across an active and growing program of Department of Defense (DoD) and other Defense and Security funded research contracts. This position reports to the Director, KRI Research Programs.

The RPC will perform diversified independent, administrative, and operational duties as a member of the Program Management Office, DoD Programs to assure the comprehensive smooth and efficient execution of funded research contracts. The RPC will take initiative to work autonomously on behalf of the Director and Research Program Managers to complete responsibilities within the scope of the position. S/he will work in close collaboration with Research Program Managers in the management, planning, and coordination of the ongoing fiscal, administrative, and program deliverable activities across a geographically dispersed portfolio of programs and projects. This will include organizing and logistics for kick-off meetings, quarterly reviews, and other meetings as needed, being held in Arlington, VA or other KRI campuses. The RPC will establish, monitor, and maintain systems for efficient handling of program functions, communication, data management, and special projects.

This is a fast-paced position with a variety of programs to monitor and will require interaction with internal Northeastern and Kostas Research Institute researchers, the Northeastern University Research Enterprise Systems (NU-RES) staff, external university and industry subcontractors, and funding agency program managers and contracts officers. The successful candidate will have experience and familiarity with DoD acquisitions, contracting, financial management, and project support to research projects. He/she will have excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills and a strong customer service focus.
Qualifications
  • Eligible for National Security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree (or applicable practical work experience)
  • 3-5+ years of successful work in supporting program/project management, with1-3 years in a DoD and/or IC research environment, supporting programs / projects in technical RDTE organizations with budgets valued over $20M
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to organize and manage multiple activities simultaneously
  • Sound judgement for prioritization of multiple tasks
  • Excellent communication skills with a customer (internal and external) service focus;
  • Highly organized and detail oriented; and ability to problem solve effectively
  • Strong computer and IT knowledge and skills, especially in MS Office suite products, and ability to learn new programs/systems with ease
  • Relevant project management work experience
  • Ability to travel as required.


Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.


To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Arlington-VA/Research-Program-Coordinator--DoD-Programs_R110708



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