Role Overview
Kelly is hiring a mid-level NCATS Program Operations Manager. This is a full-time role in Rockville. posted 3 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. We are seeking a Program/Project Operations Manager with specific experience supporting the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) to work on-site in Rockville, MD.
KEY TASKS
- Support day-to-day laboratory operations, program execution, and scientific administration within the NCATS Division of Preclinical Innovation (DPI)
- Provide strategic and operational support across scientific, administrative, communications, and procurement functions to ensure alignment with Center priorities
- Provide a monthly budget report for each group and meeting documentation and present summary updates to internal and external stakeholders when appropriate.
- Lead compilation, analysis and organization of scientific, program and related information and develop and/or lead data analysis/dyadic data analysis
- Create both internal and external materials in the form of reports, summaries, emails, and website content
- Develop periodic and special reports and procedures, search records and files, internet, background materials, and preceded references
- Prepare briefing materials and summaries of meetings, workshops and conferences
- Plan, organize and participate in technical meetings and consultations that convene diverse experts to advance key issues in scientific research
- Review short- and long-range planning proposals to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and goals
- Work with staff on planning and implementing project-based activities such as workshop planning, resource evaluation, communication strategy, assist with report writing/editing
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree with extensive administrative, program, and project support experience including direct NIH/NCATS operational support.
- Strong NIH/NCATS acquisitions and procurement expertise including FAR knowledge; experience supporting purchasing workflows, vendor coordination, documentation compliance, and audit readiness.
- Demonstrated program management and strategic operational leadership including cross-functional coordination, timeline oversight, SOP development, and process improvement execution.
- Experience developing SOPs, communication resources, leadership briefings, reports, and documentation to support organizational alignment.
- Proven stakeholder engagement and executive support experience including coordination, communication, and staff support initiatives.
- Advanced documentation, presentation, and writing skills including technical documentation, procurement records, and executive communications.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Atlassian tools, Adobe tools, and federal administrative systems.
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How do I apply for the NCATS Program Operations Manager position at Kelly?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Kelly. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the NCATS Program Operations Manager position at Kelly located?
This position is based in Rockville. Kelly has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a NCATS Program Operations Manager at Kelly earn?
Kelly has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the NCATS Program Operations Manager role at Kelly posted?
This role was posted on May 16, 2026 (23 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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