Aptive seeks an experienced and detail-oriented Project Manager to support the National Health, Lung, and Blood Institute Program Management Support Services (PMSS) activities. In this role, you will provide advanced portfolio, program, and project management leadership for complex biomedical and public health research initiatives. You will work closely with federal program leads, scientific staff, and cross-functional teams to ensure the timely, high-quality execution of NHLBI’s strategic priorities.

The ideal candidate has NHLBI experience. This position requires exceptional organization, communication, and analytical skills, as well as a proven track record of managing complex projects in scientific or health-related environments.  They exceed client expectations with high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in portfolio, program, or project management, preferably for a federal agency. If degree is not in a science-related field, 3+ years of experience must be in a biomedical, pharmaceutical, biotech, academic medical center, or health-related organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in appliable field (e.g., science, public health, business, or project management).
• Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional teams while maintaining excellent written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and project management and collaboration platforms. .

• Strategic thinker with a drive to execute a wide variety of tasks and deliverables with a high attention to detail.
• Experience managing end-to-end project lifecycles, including planning, resource coordination, scheduling and risk mitigation.
• Understanding of NIH and NHLBI organizational structure.
• Experience developing and maintaining detailed project plans, schedules, and milestone and deliverables tracking.
• Experience coordinating communication between stakeholders, including scientific and administration audiences, and coordinating cross-functional work across NHLBI and NIH workgroups.
• Adept at synthesizing program data, summarizing key findings, and developing briefing materials for leadership audiences.
• Adept at facilitating and documenting project meetings, capturing minutes, action items and decisions.

Aptive partners with federal agencies to achieve their missions through improved performance, streamlined operations and enhanced service delivery. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, we support more than a dozen agencies including Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation. ​

We specialize in applying technology, creativity and human-centered services to optimize mission delivery and improve experiences for millions of people who count on government services every day. ​

Founded: 2012
Employees: 300+ nationwide

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.