Ripple Effect Looking for Program Analyst (Biomedical) at Silver Spring, Maryland Full Time

Interested in engaging about technical advanced medical development programs on critical innovative biomedical research issues? Enjoy preparing technical summary reporting, data, and analysis for moving forward program objectives and deliverables?

Ripple Effect is looking for a Program Analyst with eight years of experience to support our client’s mission. To be responsible for overseeing the program/project management of a portfolio for the Navy Medical Research Center (NMRC) Naval Advanced Medical Development Program (NAMD). This role will work closely with NAMD to provide summary program management reporting and may include routine management tasks such as utilizing NAMD systems in analyzing and developing monthly summary reports, tracking programmatic progress and changes for Government review, and working closely with leadership on various analytical projects. To do this you will leverage your scientific program management expertise and program analysis savvy in identifying program risks and developing solutions through the life of a given project portfolio ensuring program success. We are looking for an individual with great attention to detail and communications skills to provide strategic program analysis and summary review/reporting skills.

If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We are a diverse, progressive, and engaging work environment. We offer a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle.

General Information

• Job Code: SHR-AM-04T
• Location: Forest Glenn Annex– Silver Spring, MD
• Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular
• Telework: Partial (2 days per week in office; 3 days per week remote)
• Travel Required: This position requires occasional local (Washington, D.C. area) and non-local travel for work-related meetings.

• Clearance: NACI, (Applicants once hired, will be subject to a Tier1 background investigation.)
• Number of Openings: 1
• Salary Range: Bottom to Mid (how we pay and promote)

Responsibilities

• Provide research expertise and program support to the Naval Advanced Medical Development Program Manager with regard to procurements, schedules, technical risk, user impact, and technology transfer efforts.
• Defines and implements meetings cadence including agenda topics, participant list, pre- and post-work to accomplish program objectives.
• Maintain understanding and working relationship with Program Managers, stakeholders, performers, universities, and the technical community to review and to track milestones, funding profiles, and deliverables for ongoing efforts.
• Oversees and independently executes data collection, data entry, quality control, analysis, synthesis and reporting activities in support of program.
• May mentor more junior team members and review the technical work of team members.
• Independently leads and conducts formal and informal research activities and synthesis of programmatic information.
• Provides expert advice to develop a wide range of deliverables in support of the program including reports, memos, communications, presentations, briefing decks, and training materials. 
• Ensures deliverables are of high quality and adhere to guidelines for format, content and accessibility.
• Briefs senior program leaders on approaches and responds to feedback and questions.
• Contributes to proposal writing and technical solutioning for relevant projects. 
• Contributes to new processes and procedures to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of team’s operations.
• Develop and provide program bi-monthly progress reports and quarterly briefing materials.
• Draft project plans for yearly assessment of acquisition programs. Coordinate monthly with program performers to ensure ranges, testing, and systems meet the test plan requirements.
• Prepare, draft, and coordinate annual and routine programmatic data calls and necessary acquisition and programmatic documentation
• Prepare and maintain files for each project including official correspondence, contracts, statement of work, original proposal and modifications, invoices, and all deliverables
• Establish, monitor, and maintain NAMD program schedules and activities
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience

• Masters Degree in the biomedical or associates’ sciences
• 8 years of relevant in research or program management
• 2 years of relevant content experience

Basic Requirements

• Demonstrated strength in oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact on a professional and technical level with DoD, academic, industry, and other stakeholders.
• Strong computer skills and intermediate Microsoft Office abilities, specifically Excel
• Highly organized, efficient, and extremely detail-oriented
• Ability to prioritize among multiple tasks and organize information in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, relying on your own resources and initiative
• Ability to learn and navigate web-based system such as SharePoint, Teams and other electronic business systems.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
• Excellent organizational skills and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize among multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for face-to-face interactions with clients, co-workers, senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Advanced experience in specialty area of content expertise that aligns with program mission and purpose.

To be successful at Ripple Effect, you must be able to pay attention to details, clearly communicate, work independently, and have an eagerness to learn. Learn more about what it takes to become a Rippler here.

Skills That Set You Apart

• PhD in related field
• Experience monitoring and tracking advanced development projects, including experience with clinical trials and FDA regulatory processes
• Working knowledge of and experience with the DoD acquisition process

If you don’t have all of the skills above, don’t be discouraged—no resume paints a complete picture of a person. There’s a good chance you’re more wonderful than you think, so please apply!

About Ripple Effect

Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned small business providing provides professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across communications & outreach, research & evaluation, policy & program management, digital transformation, and strategic staffing solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains.

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Benefits

Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences.

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Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, political affiliation, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department at (url removed) or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using E-verify.