Senior Project Manager

Duties/Responsibilities: Leads projects coordinating and streamlining operations to increase efficiency and improve processes. Drafts reports and other forms of written correspondence to facilitate communication and help keep stakeholders informed. Develops and implements project budgets for Research Service Line. Assists with local and national audits, as needed, to adhere to policies that address any financial and purchasing issues and/or processes. Provides regulatory oversight for financial accounts to ensure government accounting and fiscal responsibility adherence. Creates frameworks for maximizing collaboration and encouraging long-term partnerships. Leads community outreach and serves as an ambassador to Veterans Service Organizations on behalf of VA Research Service Line. Ensure annual blanket purchase orders related to assigned projects are prepared/approved for the Research Service Line. Provides financial reports as scheduled and/or requested. Represents Research Service Line in business negotiations; executes business agreements, arrangements, and/or contracts. Oversee the planning of the annual research week and poster session and monitor the receipts and expenditures of funds to assure fiscal responsibility. Ensure all policies and procedures are followed. Other projects as assigned by ACOS/Research.

Required: Graduate Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Preferred: At least five years of successful management level experience in VA research administration; relevant and up-to-date knowledge of research administration.

Preferred: Skilled in federal or non-profit financial management with at least five years of experience.

Preferred: Experience with regulatory audits.

Preferred: US Military Veterans.