Project Manager

We are seeking a Project Manager to support the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH), world renowned National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Bethesda, MD. Our NIAID professional, technical, and scientific support personnel are part of a preeminent team focused on positively impacting millions of lives around the world with groundbreaking research. Candidates will work at a prominent and vibrant NIAID worksite to directly support exciting ongoing research activities as a contractor team member. Accelerate your career and apply below to help us make a difference.

CAMRIS International is a dynamic clinical research and international development firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today’s most effective, evidence-based best practices. Our core practice areas include: clinical research; vaccine research, microbiology and infectious disease research, development and production; biodefense; global health security; and HIV/AIDS programs. 

Our employees enjoy a collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.  

• Facilitate Regional Portfolio Activities:
  • Partner with OGR Regional Officers to develop and implement region-specific research initiatives.
  • Act as a backup for program staff, ensuring continuity of activities related to regional portfolios during absences or high-demand periods.
  • Assist in managing research resources, overseeing technical administration, and evaluating programmatic aspects of funded grants and other activities.
  • Independently use electronic databases (e.g., NIH RePORTER, PubMed) to conduct thorough programmatic analyses based on specific parameters.
  • Summarize findings, draw actionable conclusions, and provide well-founded recommendations to advise program staff on program-related issues.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise:
  • Analyze data on the prevalence of infectious diseases worldwide, creating reports that highlight trends, risk factors, and predictive models.
  • Offer in-depth knowledge on NIAID international data, NIAID international funding data, the Global Research Affairs Database System, and the Foreign Award and Component Tracking System, and Query, View, Report System.
  • Provide guidance and support to staff and stakeholders on the use and interpretation of these systems.
  • Provide assessments for quality improvements to international data and tracking systems.
• Liaise with Government Agencies and Foreign Officials:
  • Coordinate and support OGR programmatic activities with HHS, CDC, other U.S. Government agencies, foreign officials, and institutions.
  • Foster strong working relationships to facilitate collaboration and information sharing.
• Conduct Evaluations of International Research Programs:
  • Develop and conduct thorough evaluations of international research programs, using established methodologies.
  • Prepare final reports and presentations of results, highlighting key findings and recommendations for improvement.
  • Assist with implementation and management of processes designed to enhance health research security.
• Organize and Coordinate Cross-Cutting NIAID International Activities:
  • Assist in organizing and coordinating activities that span multiple regions and research areas, ensuring alignment with NIAID’s strategic goals.
  • Prepare in-depth analyses and briefings on the impact of various factors on international health research security, human safety, healthcare, and biosafety, and their impact on national security and diplomatic efforts.
• Facilitate NIAID and OGR Clearance:
  • Draft and coordinate clearance of documentation related to OGR, NIAID, and global research initiatives.
  • Coordinate reporting and track all activities through the upkeep of dedicated SharePoint or other applicable sites.
  • Ensure electronic communications are appropriately cleared and disseminated to relevant parties in a timely manner.
• Support and Coordinate Meetings, Working Groups, and Committees:
  • Assist in scheduling, planning, and attending meetings discussing a wide-range of research, administrative, and technical topics related to the activities of OGR and NIAID, ensuring all logistical details are managed efficiently.
  • Schedule presenters, send meeting invitations, maintain participant lists, develop detailed agendas, track metrics and action items, and prepare comprehensive meeting minutes.
  • Provide detailed written and oral reports summarizing key points and action items.
  • Ensure all written materials adhere to OGR standards and require only minimal review before dissemination.
• Perform Secretariat Functions for Bi-Lateral Agreement Programs:
  • Coordinate and arrange meetings and workshops, ensuring all logistical and administrative details are handled.
  • Synthesize annual reports, providing clear and concise summaries of key findings and outcomes.
  • Serve as a rapporteur, accurately documenting discussions and decisions made during meetings, and maintaining electronic records.
• Prepare Various Written Materials:
  • Produce high-quality reports, meeting minutes, summaries, analyses, background materials, position papers, talking points, briefing documents, and other materials to support NIAID’s global health activities.
  • Ensure all written products are derived from comprehensive data and information analysis to support decision-making processes and developed using thorough analytical skills and require only minimal revision.
  • Facilitate the internal clearance process for all documents, ensuring timely approval and dissemination.
• Prepare PowerPoint Presentations:
  • Develop high-quality, visually appealing slides that adhere to NIAID standards.
  • Synthesize complex information into clear, concise, and engaging presentations for program staff and senior NIAID officials.
• Draft Correspondence and Agreements:
  • Prepare a variety of correspondence, agreements, and science-related documents for signature by appropriate officials, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant guidelines.
• Identify Efficiency Improvements:
  • Proactively identify and suggest ideas for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of office programs, procedures, and operations.
• Attend and Report on Meetings:
  • Attend meetings discussing a wide range of research, administrative, and technical topics related to the activities of OGR and NIAID.
  • Provide detailed written and oral reports to OGR staff, summarizing key points and action items.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• B.S. degree is required; MS or MPH is preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, software products required. Expertise in Microsoft PowerPoint is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills required.
• Excellent analytical skills with a high-level of attention to detail are required.
• Ability to work independently to produce high-quality products and manage processes from start to finish with minimal revisions.
• Familiarity with NIH and biomedical research supported by the U.S. Government is highly desirable.
• Ability to synthesize reports to extract information relevant to a project, topic of interest, or purpose.
• Expertise with the management of research resources including technical administration and programmatic evaluation of grants.
• Expertise conducting analyses to draw sound, accurate conclusions from information and data.
• Exhibit a high-level of attention to detail that is represented in all work products and possess analytical skills to draw sound, accurate conclusions from information and data.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by a candidate to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Constantly required to perform sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Occasionally required to perform light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally required to push or pull less than 25 pounds and push or pull 25 – 45 pounds.
• Rarely required to reach above shoulder level.
• Constantly required to use both hands.
• Occasionally required to stand or walk for more than 25 minutes, bend, reach, or twist repeatedly.
• Rarely required to kneel, squat, or stoop.
• Constantly required to have clear vision (near and/or far), depth perception, peripheral vision, and/or visual acuity.
• Rarely required to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Rarely required to move about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another.
• Constantly required to communicate with others to exchange information.
• Constantly required to assess the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Rarely required to work in noisy environments.
• Constantly required to work in no adverse environmental conditions.
• Rarely required to wear PPE including but not limited to gloves, face shields/goggles, safety glasses, and safety shoes.

Please submit your resume online at www.CAMRIS.com. CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal, state, or local law.

CAMRIS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for individuals and families, FSAs, HSA, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, legal services, voluntary hospital indemnity, critical illness and accident insurances, EAP, pet insurance, 401(k) with employer match and Roth option, tuition and professional reimbursement, public transportation support in the DMV area, a referral bonus program, vacation with tenure-based increases, PTO, 11 paid holidays, paid bonding leave, and paid supplemental short-term disability.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Public Trust-level background check, a requirement for this position under an active federal contract. The background check process may include, but is not limited to the following: (1) contacting your professional references; (2) verification of previous employment, education and credentials; (3) a criminal background check; (4) use/abuse of federally-controlled substances; and (5) a department of motor vehicle check. Candidates must be prepared to fully-complete any required background check questionnaire during initial onboarding.