Vice President, Program Management & Policy

Join Ripple Effect as the Vice President of Program Management & Policy and lead our dynamic team in delivering cutting-edge solutions to federal, private, and non-profit clients!

As the Vice President, you will oversee all aspects of program management and policy development while ensuring the alignment of our operations with strategic organizational goals. You will play a critical role in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with clients, stakeholders, and external partners. Your expertise will aid in driving policy initiatives that impact our programs and the communities we serve.

This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader with a strong background in program management and policy to shape the future of Ripple Effect.

General Information

• Job Code: SHR-AM-07X
• Location: Ripple Effect Headquarters - Rockville MD
• Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular
• Telework: Partial
• Clearance: Public Trust
• Manager: Yes
• Number of Openings: 1
• Salary Range: $150,771 to $173,386

Responsibilities:

• Identifies and locates resources through hiring, recruiting, consultants and internal resources to execute evaluation and studies, leveraging external networks to accomplish goals.
• Leads a large team of multidisciplinary staff including senior managers.
• Ensures projects within the portfolio are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget and are technically sound and accurate and are using modern methods to maintain relevance in the field.
• Develops and manages budgets for the business unit level to ensure profitability, utilization, and coverage.
• Manages ongoing relationship with a wide variety of current and potential client and stakeholders.
• Provides advice on technical approaches to accomplish policy and program management project objectives for complex or large programs including meeting cadence, research approaches, resource needs, communication strategies, and data management, and is constantly learning and evaluating new methods with the team.
• Provides expert advice and contribute to technical execution for projects within the division covering strategic planning, organizational development, project management, public comment analysis, and policy & regulatory support. (Program_Management_Policy_Capabilities.pdf (rippleeffect.com)
• Establishes and maintains relationships with external consultants, vendors and partners and identifies new partnerships when appropriate, especially Subject Matter Experts covering a wide range of science & health disciplines.
• Works with BD team to develop a business unit pipeline of proposal opportunities by developing relationships, vetting opportunities, leading proposals and overseeing the pricing and technical solutioning for proposals.
• Actively promote the company and the business unit by contributing to recruiting, participating in networking events, presenting at professional meetings and actively developing networks.
• Provides overall strategic vision for the division and demonstrates a solid understanding of the industry including client trends, competitors, risks and opportunities in the marketplace.
• Troubleshoot and answer questions in new and difficulty situations; provide guidance and lead through ambiguity.
• Perform other duties related to the core functions of the job.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience

• Degree in science or health-related field
• 15+ years of progressive experience in program management and policy development, preferably in a consulting environment.
• At least eight years of project management and six years supervisory experience.
• At least three years of business development experience.
• A proven track record in leadership roles with demonstrated success in managing large teams and complex projects.

Basic Requirements

• Experience leading federal projects in health and biological science areas and can demonstrate experience working with NIH or CMS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Exceptional verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills and strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Established relationships across the government and government contracting industries.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficient in project management tools and software.
• Experience with policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement.

Skills That Set You Apart:

• Master's or advanced degree, ideally in science or health field
• PMP certification or other project-management certification

If you have the passion and experience to lead at a strategic level, we encourage you to apply!

About Ripple Effect:

Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned small business delivering innovative, multi-disciplinary consulting solutions to a diverse range of clients. With our focus on science, research, and healthcare, we aim to make a positive impact in our communities and beyond!

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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 [email protected] or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using E-verify.