Public Comment Project Manager

General Information

• Job Code: SHR-AM-04M
• Location: Ripple Effect Headquarters – Rockville, MD
• Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular
• Telework: This role is fully remote
• Salary Range: $98,474.00 - $

Are you passionate about bridging science and strategy to drive progress forward?

As a Public Comment Project Manager you will provide administrative, technical, and technology services to manage a portfolio of regulatory development and revision projects requiring public comment and/or interview data analysis and synthesis. In addition, you will manage people and processes to ensure that the projects are delivered successfully and meet client expectations.

• Supports the design and implementation of programs and initiatives including developing objectives, drafting strategic & implementation plans and developing new workflows.
• Develops and implements processes and procedures to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of team's operations.
• Coordinates internal resources and external consultants and vendors to execute programs and projects.
• Manages a small team providing mentoring and oversight and managing performance. May supervise staff, when appropriate.
• Ensures projects are delivered on‑time, within scope, and within budget and are technically sound and accurate.
• Oversees the development of deliverables to ensure on‑time delivery and high‑quality.
• Develops a detailed project plan to track progress and manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
• May manage larger projects and teams, multiple concurrent projects, or interdisciplinary projects spanning multiple business units.
• Manages relationships with clients and all stakeholders.
• Provides advice on technical approaches to accomplish project objectives including meeting cadence, research approaches, resource needs, communication strategies, and data management.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with external consultants, vendors, and partners.
• Contributes to proposal writing and technical solutioning for relevant projects and may lead technical or management sections.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in science, health, healthcare or related area;
  Master's degree preferred
• 10 years' experience
• 2 years project management experience

• Experience with relevant research or programmatic software packages to accomplish project objectives.
• Advanced ability to navigate web‑based systems such as SharePoint, Teams and other electronic business systems and train others on their use.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Project and people management skills in budgeting, resourcing, planning, tasking, and risk management.
• Ability to communicate results simply and effectively.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and external vendors.
• May have advanced knowledge in area of technical expertise.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience as a consultant to federal agencies.
• Experience analyzing public comments or other qualitative data for HHS agencies.