What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator position at Parsons?
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Job Description:
Parsons is seeking a Program Coordinator to support Naval Medical Research Unit – San Antonio (NAMRU-SA) and its collaborating institutions in the coordination of research programs. NAMRU-SA’s mission is to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of DoD personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations.
The Program Coordinator will facilitate information flow between program members, Principal Investigators (PIs), and Department Heads. The role involves coordinating decision-making processes, overseeing project budgets, and tracking the progress of research programs to ensure successful completion.
What You'll Be Doing:
Facilitate information flow between program members, Principal Investigators (PIs), and Department Heads.
Provide recommendations to the Government regarding contractor labor utilization, contractor workflow, and contractor operational procedures to increase efficiency, productivity, and overall improvements to support this effort.
Coordinate the decision-making process between all contract personnel.
Coordinate and conduct in-house contract personnel actions and provide guidance and assistance to contract personnel as needed.
Oversee project budgets and materials acquisition related to research under contract to ensure successful project completion.
Aid in coordinating program monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Track the progress of programs or projects for research performed under contract to ensure milestones and benchmarks are met.
Provide support in writing protocol-driven research proposals, animal use protocols, human use protocols, technical reports, final reports, and peer-reviewed manuscripts.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years’ related experience, or a Master’s degree plus demonstrable experience.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate information flow and coordinate decision-making processes.
Proficiency in overseeing project budgets and tracking program progress.
Strong skills in providing recommendations for contractor labor utilization and workflow improvements.
Excellent communication skills for coordinating reports and supporting research proposal writing.
Security Clearance Requirement:
None This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now. We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Financial Wellness
We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
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We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
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