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Ripple Effect

Policy program consulting and expert talent

Project Manager - Public Health

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRemote in USA$118.2k - $135.9k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in public health, health policy, health sciences, epidemiology, or a related field is required.
  • A minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience is required; additional education may substitute for experience.
  • At least four years of project management experience supporting complex scientific or public health initiatives is required.
  • At least two years of supervisory or people-management experience is required.
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex scientific or public health projects in regulated or federally funded environments is required.
  • A strong understanding of evidence-based public health or clinical research processes is required.
  • The candidate must be able to manage schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams across multiple concurrent projects.
  • Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office productivity software and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint is required.
  • The candidate must demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to execute instructions.
  • U.S. citizenship is required by the government contract.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert guidance on technical and operational approaches for complex scientific and public health programs, including evidence review processes, research methods, data management strategies, meeting cadence, and stakeholder communications, ensuring alignment with USPSTF standards and transparency requirements.
  • Develop and manage detailed project plans across multiple concurrent initiatives; oversee scope, schedule, and cost control; lead budgeting and pricing activities; and monitor financial performance to support efficient, high-quality program delivery.
  • Ensure technical accuracy, methodological rigor, and quality of deliverables through formal review processes while maintaining compliance with internal policies, federal regulations, and contractual requirements; contribute to the development of operational procedures and governance frameworks.
  • Oversee data collection, analysis, synthesis, and reporting activities to inform evidence-based decision-making, align outputs with strategic goals, and support clear, actionable communication of findings.
  • Develop and deliver strategic communications, presentations, and proposal materials; manage relationships with federal clients, Task Force members, researchers, and partners; and support program visibility and engagement with stakeholders and the public.
  • Supervise and support a multidisciplinary team by managing workloads, setting priorities, establishing deadlines, resolving issues, and leading hiring, training, mentoring, and performance management efforts to strengthen team capability and effectiveness.
  • Lead the identification and implementation of workflow, process, and efficiency improvements; monitor public health and scientific trends to inform innovation; manage relationships with vendors and partners; and contribute to business development and proposal efforts.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's or advanced degree in public health, health policy, clinical/translational science, prevention science, epidemiology, or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience supporting or working with USPSTF, AHRQ, NIH, or other federal public health or research organizations is preferred.
  • Familiarity with systematic review methods, evidence synthesis, or guideline development processes is preferred.
  • Experience with literature reviews and horizon scanning, including the use of efficient methods, is preferred.
  • Experience contributing to scientific or public health proposal development and pricing is preferred.
  • Demonstrated success leading continuous improvement initiatives in scientific or health programs is preferred.
  • Experience with committee management and engagement with senior scientific or public health leaders is preferred.
  • The ability to attend occasional in-person meetings and events within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is preferred.

About the Company

Ripple Effect

Policy program consulting and expert talent

Ripple Effect provides consulting services and talent for federal, private, and nonprofit clients to design and execute policies and programs that shape health, safety, and prosperity. Its team includes researchers, communicators, scientists, and analysts who work together to assess needs, generate insights, and communicate findings. The company focuses on building organizational capacity by creating the right structure, processes, and skills, rather than fostering dependency, and emphasizes intentional leadership to improve performance and achieve lasting change. In short, Ripple Effect helps organizations implement effective solutions and sustainably develop their people and systems to meet long-term goals.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Rockville, MD
Founded
2003

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