The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a need for a Project/Contract Manager to support our government customer located in Silver Spring, MD.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

On-site PM who shall act with full authority for the Contractor in all matters relating to the daily operation of this contract.

Be the central point of contact for the COR and KO on this contract.

Must be available during normal Monday-Friday operating hours, (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM / 1/2-hour lunch, or 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM / one hour lunch) within one hour, to meet on post with the Contracting Officer, COR, or a designated representative, to discuss problem areas.

Be on-call 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

Responsible for overall management and coordination of work under this contract.

Provide management of the animal care personnel and other assigned personnel within the Contract for their respective areas of responsibility.

Provide on-site supervision to ensure that all functions of the contract are carried out in an efficient, professional manner, and shall ensure that the policies and procedures for the WRAIR/NMRC are followed.

Maintain an emergency phone roster to mobilize 50% of routine animal care and husbandry personnel to report on-site within two hours of notification by the Government. In addition to the 50% mobilization listing, provide a full alert roster notification list by the 8th day of each month showing all employees and their contact phone number.

Responsible for maintaining the care and health of the laboratory animals as required by the terms and conditions of this contract. When animal care, treatment, or practices are required to ensure that animal pain and distress are minimized, responsible for the purchase of non-controlled pharmaceuticals, supplies, or testing in circumstances that permit time to intervene. Purchases shall be prescribed by a VSP veterinarian and authorized by the Division Director or the COR.

Generate the monthly progress report and other related reports.

Establish, implement and maintain the quality control program to assure that requirements of the contract are met as specified (e.g., timeliness, accuracy, appearance, completeness, consistency, and conformity to standards, guidelines, specifications and SOPs). 

Direct the implementation and maintenance of the QC/QA program with the assistance of the contract managers in accordance with the approved quality control plan.

Ensure that timely and effective corrective actions are obtained for all deficiencies identified.

Develop and maintain both a Training and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) program designed to ensure all contractor personnel are clearly aware of the contractual requirements and are current from the time of contract start and remain current on any animal husbandry and OHS changes and updates throughout the life of the contract.

Assist with the oversight and management of animal related regulatory compliance requirements, to include assisting in the collection of animal care and use data for DoD mandated reporting.

Review and Development of SOPs.  All veterinary support services performed under this contract shall be performed utilizing Government-approved SOPs. The Government shall provide written SOPs for the conduct of all operations that Contractor personnel will perform to fulfill the contract. Review current SOPs at contract start and can provide comments and suggestions for their improvement as necessary thereafter. All approved SOPs shall be considered property of the Government.  Assist in the development of VSP SOPs and ensure they are revised and updated annually or as necessary.

Site Visit and Inspection Documentation.  Assist with the organization, collection, and preparation of documents for program and institutional site visits and inspections, and collect and maintain documentation on testing to include, but not limited to, feed, water, lighting, sentinel, and other required testing data. Assist the COR, or alternate representative, in writing and preparation of AAALAC and IACUC site visit reports for the WRAIR/NMRC animal facilities as well as responses to remarks made during such visits or inspections.

Assist in maintaining AAALAC Accreditation.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

Desired-Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts (BS/BA)

Required to be Certified Manager Animal Resources (CMAR)

Required to be certified at the Laboratory Animal Technologist Level (LATg) through American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software and database systems is necessary.

Must have knowledge of Federal Regulations governing animal husbandry.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Five (5) to eight (8) years of experience in a supervisory capacity in an animal research facility of similar size and scope.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must pass NACI background check

​The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click  to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

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