Position: Project Coordinator
Location: Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Work Environment: Onsite
Clearance Required: Public Trust
Status: Contingent
Anticipated Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000
Knowesis is currently seeking a Project Coordinator to join our team and provide invaluable support to the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, Public Health Technology Directorate (USAFSAM/PHT), 711th Human Performance Wing (711 HPW). This team delivers human performance research and consolidates human performance studies, education, and consultation for the Air Force.
To be eligible for this position, candidates must possess U.S. Citizenship without the need for sponsorship, both now and in the future. Applicants without proof of U.S. Citizenship will not be considered due to the position's security requirements.
The Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Aid in managing programs and projects, including drafting project documents, coordinating institutional approvals, monitoring spending plans, and supporting technical programmatic reviews.
- Support the collection, analysis, and reporting of project and study data.
- Collaborate with Principal Investigators (PIs) and project leads.
- Perform administrative tasks: obtain and maintain applicable Institutional Review Board (IRB), Human Research Protections Official (HRPO), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)/data sharing agreements, and provide auditing trails to assure protocol compliance.
- Identify problems or inconsistencies, monitor project progress, document and report adverse events, and recommend corrective actions.
- Assist in preparing amendments to protocols and/or modifications to study designs as appropriate.
- Schedule meetings, coordinate with subject matter experts, conduct literature reviews, and manage document clearances per Scientific and Technical Information (STINFO) regulations.
- Assist in drafting, preparing, and/or editing scholarly publications, including abstracts, posters, technical reports, manuscripts, and slide presentations.
- Create and maintain project documents, management spreadsheets, presentations, and project-related databases.
- Attend meetings as required with government and civilian organizations, program managers, academia, clinicians, and other subject matter experts.
- Abide by all Federal, State, and USAFSAM directives concerning the confidentiality of patient records, as embodied in federal statutes including the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- No travel is anticipated for this position.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
- 1-2 years of experience in a scientific, analytical, or research setting.
- Ability to organize, manage, and perform projects related to ongoing programmatic efforts.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with standard information technology, including Microsoft software programs such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Access.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, as contractor employees requiring access to USAF bases and U.S. Government Information Technology (IT) networks must be U.S. citizens.
- Must be able to obtain a minimum Tier 1 background check (T1)/SF85 for access to the internet, automated information systems, and unescorted entry into restricted or controlled areas.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Exceptionally high capacity for working autonomously and performing assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated competency and effectiveness in working with inter-professional teams.
- Experience and familiarity with logistics and equipment management within a technical or medical environment.
Benefits:
- Health (PPO & HDHP) Insurance, Dental, Vision, STD & LTD, Basic Life Insurance, 401k Company Match, & Voluntary Products.
Knowesis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on merit and qualifications. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal laws. Our company values all applicants and employees and fosters a work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.