LMI · 1 day ago
Program Support Analyst
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expLMI is a digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. They are seeking a Program Support Analyst to support the VA Office of Research and Development's scientific merit review process, focusing on process optimization and technology-enabled solutions.
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Responsibilities
Support and facilitate the government-client with the in-take, validation, and compliance review of all peer-reviewed scientifically based merit proposals
Consult and assist the government-client with tasks supporting all pre and post peer-review meeting activities such as logistics, communication, facilitating and coordinating participant involvement, etc
Interact and collaborate with service area Project Manager in the support of the merit review process
Analyze and disseminate data regarding program support
Critically think through MRSS processes, positively impacting efficiency
Analyze data integrity of scientific merit based proposals
Interface with internal and external peer-review program participants to coordinate and provide consultation on overall activities to support government-client goals
Provide program management support to scientific portfolio managers in the administrative management and budgetary tracking of the research and development portfolio
Upon government-client approval facilitate the dissemination of peer-review proposal funding results to Department of Veterans Affairs research facilities
Manage the government-client in ensuring all peer-review meetings are conducted per established requirements
Manage all Merit review research proposals activities using eRA Commons system
Facilitate, manage, and analyze peer-review program documentation to include reports, correspondence, schedules, technical instructions/procedures or related materials
Review and analyze scientific research-based proposals for further consideration of funding
Evaluate funding requests from Principal Investigators and report discrepancies to VA-ORD research staff
Consult with VA-ORD staff on process enhancements and organizational process updates
Provide best practices regarding merit review facilitation to Scientific Portfolio Managers
Allocate funds to Principal Investigators within the Electronic Research Administration system based off research service decision making
Review and analyze Pre and Post meeting reviewer conflicts for validity
Analyze Merit review processes and provide enhancements or changes to client support
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in Business, Public Administration, Information Systems, or a related field
3–5 years of experience in a similar administrative, program support, or analyst role
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex information clearly
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and compliance
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Comfort working with technology platforms, data systems, and evolving digital tools
LMI/MRSS may substitute relevant experience in lieu of formal education
Preferred
Experience supporting government agencies
Experience with research administration systems (eRA Commons, NIH systems, or similar platforms)
Familiarity with workflow automation tools, data visualization/reporting platforms, or low-code/no-code solutions
Exposure to AI-assisted tools for document review, data analysis, or process optimization in a professional setting
1–2 years of experience mentoring or training peers
Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings and support diverse stakeholder groups
Demonstrated critical thinking and technology focused process enhancement skills
Company
LMI
LMI is a consulting firm dedicated to improving the management of government.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.25MKey Investors
Mission Daybreak
2022-09-19Grant· $0.25M
2022-07-12Private Equity
2020-12-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Joshua Wilson
Chief Executive Officer
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