Overview

About The Geneva Foundation

The Geneva Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit established in 1993 with the purpose to ensure optimal health for service members and the communities they serve. This purpose is accomplished through our mission to advance military medicine through research, development, and education. Our culture is living our core values that focus on a higher purpose. Geneva serves a diverse population and is committed to making diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging a central focus of the employee experience. As a leader in military medical research, we develop critical lifesaving solutions for the global community – and build rewarding careers for our employees.

About The Position

The Associate Director, Office of Research Management supports, oversees, and champions research at Geneva by developing and directing strategies to increase and sustain Geneva’s customer base. The Associate Director is responsible for facilitating processes and procedures for acquiring and administering research funding; growing the research portfolio in the NCR region, overseeing compliance of research with federal, non-federal, and Geneva regulations; and in partnership with the Office of Award Management, optimizes the quality of research administration education and training.

Seeking a candidate within the National Capital Region (NCR). This position will require on-site work at the Uniformed Services University, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and other sites located within the NCR region. A thorough government and commercial background check will be required.

Responsibilities

Management Responsibilities

• With aid of Human Resources, responsible for staffing, hiring, salary negotiations, and performance review processes for department staff
• Conducts counseling and corrective action when necessary, up to and including termination, in collaboration with Human Resources and Director
• With delegated authority, oversees general administrative needs such as timesheet approval, new hire paperwork, and distribution of forms for department staff
• Manages all assigned staff to ensure optimal performance on each project or study
• Ensures staff demonstrate basic understanding of their job duties
• Plans and facilitate individual and team meetings
• Assures all staff members comply with Foundation and site policies, procedures, and SOPs
• Works with Human Resources to implement new hire procedures

Responsibilities

• Executes strategic growth strategies aimed at the retention and continued development of site-specific programs providing regular input on PI and site activity
• In coordination with the Director, prepares reports that outline retention and growth activities, as well as feedback from existing clients
• Develop and implement partnership strategies to increase the reach and impact of research efforts in advancing Geneva’s mission
• Develops and delivers training for Geneva employees
• Serves as a mentor for Geneva employees
• Represents department in assigned committees and working groups
• Assists program teams with problem assessment and resolution
• Proactively proposes, evaluates, and implements department-wide process improvements
• Collaborates with department leadership to set annual goals and communicates vision to department team
• Assists Director with evaluation of department revenue and provides guidance and assistance to portfolio teams with revenue forecasting and growth targets
• Identify and cultivate key strategic partnerships & collaborations with site Principal Investigators (PI)
• Stay current on DOD research priorities
• Provide support of highly complex proposal submissions including compliance with applicable representations and certifications
• Develops and administers systems for managing information, projects, and communications throughout the department
• Coordinates communication into and out of the office and directs items as appropriate
• In coordination with Director, analyze and track key metrics to identify trends and highlight issues in researcher needs and available funding in the near to medium term time horizon
• Manages the daily and long-range workload and schedule
• Coordinates and manages special projects
• Oversees and facilitates flow of information for ORM staff to ensure deadlines are met and information and reports are received from relevant units in a timely manner
• Participates in the review, management, and negotiation of a high-volume of research agreements
• Drives the development and implementation of various internal standard operating procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Management or related degree required (6+ years of relevant experience may be substituted for education requirement)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Health Administration (MHA), or related Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of sponsored research management experience in a supervisory or leadership role at an active non-profit, academic health center, university or government agency required
• Direct experience interpreting federal and non-federal sponsor guidelines and regulations required
• Experience working with/on military sites and the military population
• Experience with the negotiation and acceptance of contracts and grants for sponsored projects, including subawards, required
• Ability to build strategic partnerships that have led to portfolio growth and increased grant funding
• Direct experience with evaluating and optimizing systems, processes, procedures, and people required
• Demonstrated drive to solve problems in a team environment and lead with high energy and a positive attitude
• Strong relationship building skills and an entrepreneurial approach that leverages further funding opportunities
• Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly, and professional demeanor
• Must be flexible with changing priorities and able to communicate in a diplomatic and professional manner
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in fast-paced, high-pressure environment with strict deadlines and to manage multiple projects
• Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software
• Research or healthcare background and knowledge of DoD system

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bethesda, MD 20814: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Project management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bethesda, MD 20814

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