NLM IT Project Manager and Acting Deputy Director of Digital Transformation
Ripple Effect, Rockville, MD, United States
Are you passionate about analyzing requirements to make processes more streamlined and effective?
Ripple Effect is looking for an IT Project Manager with many years of experience in program or project management to support our client's mission. The IT Project Managerwill play a pivotal leadership role in supporting theNational Library of Medicine (NLM)—a global leader in biomedical research and data science—in its efforts to accelerate biomedical discovery and improve public health through data-powered research. As theoverall lead and administratorfor this contract, the IT Project Manager will oversee all technical, operational, and administrative aspects of the program. This includes managing cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and serving as the primary liaison between NLM and contractor personnel. The Program Manager also will be responsible for overseeing other digital transformation projects to align with federal client's strategic goals, including advancing biomedical informatics, supporting translational science, and enhancing IT security and infrastructure.
If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We offer a diverse and engaging work environment, with a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle.
General Information
Job Code:
PRO-IT-05X Location : Hybrid: NIH Main Campus and Remote Employee Type : Exempt, Full-Time Regular (Ask our recruiters about
flexible work arrangements ) Telework : Partial Clearance : Public Trust Number of Openings : 1 Salary Range : $129,986 - $149,483 per year
(how we
pay and promote
) Responsibilities Systems Analysis :Directs solution integration across platforms, defines enterprise‑consistent patterns, governs complianceofrequirements/design artifacts, and ensures systems harmonize with long‑term technical strategy. Leadership & Oversight:
Serves as theoverall lead, manager, and administratorfor the NLM and other contracts. Acts as theprimary interfacewith government program authorities and representatives on all technical and programmatic issues. Providestrategic directionandday-to-day oversightof all contract activities. Program Execution & Coordination:
Supervise program/project operations by developing procedures, planning and directing execution of technical, programming, maintenance, and administrative support, and monitoring and reporting progress. Ensuretimely, accurate, and within-budgetdelivery of all contract deliverables. Ensures IT deliverables meet establihed quality starndards and client expectations through adherence to QMS processes. Resource & Financial Management:
Manages theacquisition and employmentof program/project resources. Overseefinancial and administrative aspectsof the program in accordance with contract requirements. Providemonthly activity and financial status reports, including cost accounting by task and labor category, burn rate analysis, subcontractor and consultant costs, and staffing updates and recruiting status. Communication & Reporting:
Leads client relationships by anticipating needs, aligning technical solutions with client goals, and conributing to business development through proposal input and strategic framing. Maintains acollaborative communication structurewith the government and interested parties. Responds proactively to issues or deviations from planned timelines. Compliance & Quality Assurance : Ensures compliance with Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), HHS, NIH, and NLM security and operational policies, and Section 508 accessibility standards. Supports configuration management, security management, and quality assurance processes. Has high attention to detail and follows instructions. Supervision and Team Management: Reports to or holds a senior management position as an expert; provides guidance,troubleshootsdifficult situations, andadvises onoptimalmethods to achieveITobjectives.Supervises a diverse team, manages workload, sets deadlines, and solves problems. Handles HR and administrative tasks, including hiring, motivating, evaluating, and training team members. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred 10 years' experience 8+ years' experience managing federal health or biomedical research projects 3+ years' managing multi-disciplinary technical teams Basic Requirements Demonstrated experience supporting HHS, NIH, or other federal health agencies Experience with budgeting, resource allocation, and contract compliance Proficiency in agile project management and Jira, with familiarity with other project management tools Familiar with federal IT compliance (508, FISMA) Experience with government consulting and contracting To be successful at Ripple Effect, you must be able to pay attention to details, clearly communicate, work independently, and have an eagerness to learn. Learn more about what makes Ripple so great check out our
capabilities . Skills That Set You Apart Master's degree in public health, health sciences, data science, management, information systems, or related field Experience supporting NIH and specifically NLM Familiarity with DevOps, cloud infrastructure, biomedical informatics, or data science environments PMP, FAC-P/PM, CBAP or equivalent project management certification If you don’t have all of the skills above, don’t be discouraged—no resume paints a complete picture of a person. There’s a good chance you’re more wonderful than you think, so please apply! About Ripple Effect Ripple Effect is an
award-winning
women-owned small business providing professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across
Communications & Outreach ,
Research & Evaluation ,
Program Management & Policy ,
Digital Transformation , and
Technical & Scientific Support
solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains. Hiring Process
|
Life at Ripple Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from
competitive pay and exceptional benefits
to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, political affiliation, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department at
HR@rippleeffect.com
or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using
E-verify .
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PRO-IT-05X Location : Hybrid: NIH Main Campus and Remote Employee Type : Exempt, Full-Time Regular (Ask our recruiters about
flexible work arrangements ) Telework : Partial Clearance : Public Trust Number of Openings : 1 Salary Range : $129,986 - $149,483 per year
(how we
pay and promote
) Responsibilities Systems Analysis :Directs solution integration across platforms, defines enterprise‑consistent patterns, governs complianceofrequirements/design artifacts, and ensures systems harmonize with long‑term technical strategy. Leadership & Oversight:
Serves as theoverall lead, manager, and administratorfor the NLM and other contracts. Acts as theprimary interfacewith government program authorities and representatives on all technical and programmatic issues. Providestrategic directionandday-to-day oversightof all contract activities. Program Execution & Coordination:
Supervise program/project operations by developing procedures, planning and directing execution of technical, programming, maintenance, and administrative support, and monitoring and reporting progress. Ensuretimely, accurate, and within-budgetdelivery of all contract deliverables. Ensures IT deliverables meet establihed quality starndards and client expectations through adherence to QMS processes. Resource & Financial Management:
Manages theacquisition and employmentof program/project resources. Overseefinancial and administrative aspectsof the program in accordance with contract requirements. Providemonthly activity and financial status reports, including cost accounting by task and labor category, burn rate analysis, subcontractor and consultant costs, and staffing updates and recruiting status. Communication & Reporting:
Leads client relationships by anticipating needs, aligning technical solutions with client goals, and conributing to business development through proposal input and strategic framing. Maintains acollaborative communication structurewith the government and interested parties. Responds proactively to issues or deviations from planned timelines. Compliance & Quality Assurance : Ensures compliance with Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), HHS, NIH, and NLM security and operational policies, and Section 508 accessibility standards. Supports configuration management, security management, and quality assurance processes. Has high attention to detail and follows instructions. Supervision and Team Management: Reports to or holds a senior management position as an expert; provides guidance,troubleshootsdifficult situations, andadvises onoptimalmethods to achieveITobjectives.Supervises a diverse team, manages workload, sets deadlines, and solves problems. Handles HR and administrative tasks, including hiring, motivating, evaluating, and training team members. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred 10 years' experience 8+ years' experience managing federal health or biomedical research projects 3+ years' managing multi-disciplinary technical teams Basic Requirements Demonstrated experience supporting HHS, NIH, or other federal health agencies Experience with budgeting, resource allocation, and contract compliance Proficiency in agile project management and Jira, with familiarity with other project management tools Familiar with federal IT compliance (508, FISMA) Experience with government consulting and contracting To be successful at Ripple Effect, you must be able to pay attention to details, clearly communicate, work independently, and have an eagerness to learn. Learn more about what makes Ripple so great check out our
capabilities . Skills That Set You Apart Master's degree in public health, health sciences, data science, management, information systems, or related field Experience supporting NIH and specifically NLM Familiarity with DevOps, cloud infrastructure, biomedical informatics, or data science environments PMP, FAC-P/PM, CBAP or equivalent project management certification If you don’t have all of the skills above, don’t be discouraged—no resume paints a complete picture of a person. There’s a good chance you’re more wonderful than you think, so please apply! About Ripple Effect Ripple Effect is an
award-winning
women-owned small business providing professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across
Communications & Outreach ,
Research & Evaluation ,
Program Management & Policy ,
Digital Transformation , and
Technical & Scientific Support
solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains. Hiring Process
|
Life at Ripple Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from
competitive pay and exceptional benefits
to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, political affiliation, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department at
HR@rippleeffect.com
or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using
E-verify .
#J-18808-Ljbffr