Program Analyst - Advanced Medical Development

Are you interested in engaging in 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.

As a Program Analyst, you will work with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders to design efficient, thoughtful, data-driven approaches to evaluating programs. To do this, you will use a wide variety of software platforms and databases to organize, recommend, and implement solutions to our business challenges.

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
  (Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements)
• Telework: Partial (2 days per week in office; 3 days per week remote)
• Travel Required: This position may require national travel
• Clearance: NACI
• Citizenship: Required by contract
• Number of Openings: 1
• Salary Range: $89,870 - $103,349 (how we pay and promote)

Responsibilities

Program Management

• Provide research expertise and program support to the NAMD Program Manager regarding procurements, schedules, technical risk, user impact, and technology transfer efforts.
• Oversee and independently execute data collection, data entry, quality control, analysis, synthesis and reporting activities in support of program.
• Independently lead and conduct formal and informal research activities and synthesis of programmatic information. Brief senior program leaders on approaches and respond to feedback and questions.
• 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.
• 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.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain NAMD program schedules and activities

Reporting

• Provide expert advice to develop and provide a wide range of deliverables in support of the program including reports (bi-monthly reports and quarterly briefings), memos, communications, presentations, briefing decks, and training materials
• Ensure deliverables are of high quality and adhere to guidelines for format, content and accessibility
• Define and implement meetings cadence including agenda topics, participant list, pre- and post-work to accomplish program objectives

Grants Management

• Prepare, draft, and coordinate annual and routine programmatic data calls and necessary acquisition, materials for briefings, and programmatic documentation
• Review proposals that have been recommended for funding, considering peer and programmatic review comments, and provide notes to the contracting agency to assist with award negotiation

• Manage comprehensive archives, including compilation, retention, logging, indexing, retrieval and storage of correspondence, presentation and financial files including briefings, quarterly and final reports, technical papers, and other documents for each project

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in the biomedical or related fields
• 8 years of relevant experience in research or program management

Basic Requirements

• Ability to prioritize among multiple tasks and organize information in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, relying on your own resources and initiative
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for face-to-face interactions with clients, co-workers, senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Advanced experience in a specialty area of content expertise that aligns with program mission and purpose.
• Working knowledge of the DoD acquisition process (e.g., DoDI 5000.02 and SECNAVIST 5000.2E)
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook

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 makes Ripple so great check out our capabilities.

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

• Experience in project management, defense acquisition, and medical research

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 professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across Communications & Outreach, Research & Evaluation, Program Management & Policy, Digital Transformation, and Technical & Scientific Support solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains.

Hiring Process | Life at Ripple

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.

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 HR@rippleeffect.com or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using E-verify.