Program Manager
Midwest Research Institute (Kansas City/Independence, Missouri)

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Midwest Research Institute (MRI), established in 1944, is an internationally acclaimed center for basic and applied research as well as technology development. The work of our dedicated staff of scientists, engineers, and analysts transforms scientific and technological advances into solutions that benefit government and industry. We partner with clients to provide scientific and technical resources to solve complex problems related to national security and defense, health sciences (including health assessment, pharmaceutical product development, nutraceutical and natural product research, and proteomics), engineering, systems integration, technology development, agriculture and food safety, and energy. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, MRI has more than 1,800 employees. The headquarters comprises 260,000 square feet of corporate, administrative, and research facilities. More than 100 laboratories are equipped with scientific equipment and instrumentation worth $30 Million. Besides the main laboratories and corporate headquarters in Kansas City, MRI has two rural field stations for conducting agricultural research and projects involving hazardous operations. MRI also has offices and laboratories in Palm Bay, Florida; Falls Church, Virginia; and Rockville and Frederick, Maryland. In addition, MRI operates and manages the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado for the U.S. Department of Energy.

MRI has an opening for an experienced Program Management professional. The selected person will be responsible for the successful execution of assigned projects. Duties include, but are not limited to, safety, security, quality, technical, cost, schedule, communication (both internal to MRI and external with the sponsor), team management, risk management, and procurement management. The successful candidate must have experience with government contracts, including classified work. The type of projects managed require a candidate who has experience with systems engineering, hardware development, and methods development. The successful candidate will preferably hold a current Project Management Professional certification. The position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills. Periodic travel to sponsor locations is required for this position.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. In order to meet the government security investigation requirements, U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Administrative tasks - advanced,Administrative tasks - basic,Analytical Data Interpretation - biological,Analytical Data Interpretation - chemical,Analytical Equipment - operation,Analytical Equipment - testing,Budgeting - cost proposal,Business Development - Federal,Business Development - Industrial,Business Development Skills,Chemistry - Analytical,Communicate Effectively,Contract Negotiation - Federal,Contract Negotiation - Industrial,Contract Research business - Experience,Contractual/financial results - monitors,Contractual/financial results - Reports,Cross disciplinary programs - Engineer/Chem/Bio,Federal Contracting Regulations (FAR),Federal Procurement Regulations,Government contract administration,Government Research - Experience,Homeland Security