Senior Manager for Federal Programs - 136651

Job Description is pending classification.

The incumbent leads CW3E's efforts to implement the Research And Operations Partnership (RAOP) between CW3E and the Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology (CIROH).

The incumbent will manage and oversee programs and projects related to the evolution and implementation of FIRO activities as FIRO expands from the western US to the rest of the country, with a focus on collaboration with NOAA's Office of Water Prediction and NOAA's River Forecast Centers.

The incumbent collaborates across CW3E and with the CIROH RAOP partners to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and delivered with high quality; develops detailed tasks and procurement plans; oversees day-to-day activities of the team; and regularly interfaces and coordinates with team members to track progress, schedules, budgets, and deliverables. Contributes to scientific journal publications; and translates research findings into information that can be easily understood by both experts and non-experts and will be responsible for gathering all information for and writing comprehensive progress reports.

Provides operational and management guidance and mentorship to early and mid-career team members. Provides key input into long-term vision and goals, and leads implementation of those goals as well as policies, procedures and programs to achieve the goals. Represents the center and foster growth by giving seminars, attending meetings and conferences, building relationships with key partners and stakeholders.

• Academic background and experience in selected area of research.

• Advanced oral and written communication skills. Experience writing technical and non-technical science reports and papers as the audience dictates. Similarly, experience presenting to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Advanced ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to problem solve and identify gaps and provide solutions. Demonstrated leadership and ability in creative program development and strategic planning; project and proposal development.

• Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results. Demonstrated experience to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Advanced ability to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers. Ability to identify strengths and weaknesses of the staff and researchers. Integrate researchers' efforts to ensure collaboration and efficiencies in meeting project deliverables.

• Highly skilled fundraising experience. Demonstrated experience in coordinating and writing proposals

• Advanced knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices. Broad-based knowledge and experience in managing program finance, budget-planning, and review

• Ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization effectively.

• Work location: Washington, D.C area. The position is responsible for serving as a liaison between CW3E and NOAA and NWS interests in the National Capital area, as well as with other CW3E partners and collaborators located in the area.

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.

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