Assistant Project Manager

Jefferson Consulting Group is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the National Institutes of Health Division of Defensive Counterintelligence (DDC) for the Professional Support Services contract.

All work will be primarily conducted on-site at the NIH Bethesda Campus.

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Background:

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Research Services (ORS) provides responsive and dependable support to the NIH research mission by planning, directing, and delivering scientific and regulatory activities, and public safety and security services to enrich the NIH community. For ORS, the Office of Safety, Security & Campus Services is responsible for maintaining a safe work environment for NIH visitors, employees, and facilities and provides systematic approaches for implementing many of the safety, security and emergency services driven by federal mandates and regulations.

The Office of Defensive Counterintelligence & Personnel Security (ODCPS) houses the Division of Defensive Counterintelligence (DDC). DDC is responsible for activities related to protecting the integrity of NIH research mission, information systems, business functions, and sensitive information by detecting, identifying, and mitigating both internal and external threats to NIH.

The DDC is currently overseeing the implementation and management of several programs to include the Insider Threat Program and the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Foreign Risk Due Diligence activities related to protecting integrity of NIH programs, research, and investments, information systems, business functions, and sensitive information through detecting, identifying, and mitigating both internal and external threats to NIH. The NIH DDC requires professional services to carry out programmatic activities.

Responsibilities:

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) is responsible for supporting the PM in the execution of project objectives, including development, production, and sustainment. The APM supports all aspects of project delivery including coordinating staffing and resources for multiple projects. Specific responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Support and coordinate a team of 20 contractor support staff supporting a variety of professional services in the following areas:

• Program Management and Project Support

• Intelligence Analytical Support

• Global and International Engagement

• Insider Risk and Threat Evaluations

• Supply Chain Risk Assessments

• Foreign Risk Assessments

• Support all aspects of project delivery, such as: developing government requirements, defining performance standards, and managing life-cycle activities.

• Ensure intended outcomes are achieved on time and at acceptable levels.

• Plan and support work sessions at the request of the COR and Government P/PM.

• Provide support for management activities, including supply/demand analysis, and surge analysis.

• Work in collaboration with the COR and Government P/PM to develop metrics and reporting.

Required Qualifications:

• Have a minimum of 10 years' experience required in related field

• MA/MS desired; a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in relevant area

• Possess an active Top Secret clearance with SCI

• Must be United States citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with the NIH

Benefit Overview:

• Health Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision

• Retirement Plan Match

• Competitive Annual Leave Package

• Education Reimbursement

• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Cafeteria Plan

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Domestic and Global Health Insurance

• Floating Holidays

• Wellness Program