Deputy Director, Technical and Scientific Support Services Division

Are you passionate about leading high-functioning teams to solve complex problems? Are you energized by a fast-paced environment where your input matters?

Ripple Effect is looking for a Deputy Director with experience in government contracting, team building, and project management to support our client’s mission. This role will help lead Ripple Effect's Technical & Scientific Support Division to build, develop, and manage teams to support our government clients and grow our division.

The Deputy Director will provide divisional leadership and management to execute science, health, and healthcare programs & projects successfully, meet expectations of stakeholders, and ensure divisional annual goals and objectives are accomplished.

If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here! Ripple Effect is 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-05X
• Location: Ripple Effect Headquarters – Rockville, MD
• Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular
• Telework: Partial
• Clearance: None
• Manager: Yes
• Number of Openings: 1
• Salary Range: $107,843.22 - $124,019.70 per year (how we pay and promote) 

Responsibilities

• Leads the design and implementation of programs and initiatives including developing objectives, drafting strategic & implementation plans and developing new workflows.
• Monitors industry trends to inform approaches.
• Identifies and locates resources through hiring, recruiting, consultants and internal resources to execute programs and projects.
• Supervises staff and provides leadership, coaching, and mentorship for team members.  
• May manage larger projects and teams, multiple concurrent projects or interdisciplinary projects spanning multiple business units.
• Ensures projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget, and are technically sound, accurate, and meet stakeholder expectations.
• Provides advice on technical approaches to accomplish project objectives for complex or large programs including meeting cadence, research approaches, resource needs, communication strategies, and data management.
• Develops a detailed project plan to track progress and manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with external consultants, vendors and partners and identifies new partnerships when appropriate.
• Manages the relationship with client and all stakeholders.
• Leads the development of processes and procedures that enhance effectiveness and efficiency of team's operations.
• Contribute to developing a pipeline of proposal opportunities for the division by developing relationships, vetting opportunities, leading proposals and overseeing the pricing and technical solutioning for proposals.
• Actively promote the company and the division by contributing to recruiting, participating in networking events, presenting at professional meetings and actively developing networks.
• Contribute to divisional leadership by contributing to division priorities and goal setting,
• Contributes to major portions of technical volumes for relevant projects and may contribute budgeting and pricing.
• 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
• 12 years of relevant, professional experience, including:
• 4 years project management experience
• 2 years of supervisory experience
• 2 years of business development or proposal writing experience

Basic Requirements

• 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
• Experience leading and managing proposals.
• Advanced knowledge in an area of biomedical research and experience providing advice on technical approaches to accomplish project objectives

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

• Experience recruiting and hiring staff in scientific or technical areas.
• Previous experience in government contracting industry
• PMP certification

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