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 - $113,245.00  (how we pay and promote)  

Position Overview

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. 

Responsibilities: 

• 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. 

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience 

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

Basic Requirements 

• 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.

Skills that Set You Apart

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

Benefits

At Ripple Effect, we reward our employees for their contributions to our mission. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and a range of programs that support your work/life balance and personalized preferences.  

Learn more about our benefits and culture here.