Vice President, Research & Evaluation

Company: Ripple Effect
Location: Rockville
Posted on: January 13, 2022

Job Description:

Ripple Effect is looking for a dynamic and highly effective leader to coordinate internal efforts and manage Federal clients to ensure delivery excellence in Research and Evaluation. This is a fast-paced, demanding environment, but also very rewarding, with independent work, creative thinking, and solution-proposing the norm. The Vice President role will work collaboratively with the executive team as a senior leader of our organization, to advance Ripple Effect's mission and support our growth strategy. The Vice President will be a strategic but hands-on leader with exceptional organizational, communications, and people manage skills that will expand Ripple Effect's external brand through thought leadership (such as by participation in panel presentations, and professional societies and appropriate social media).

Position Overview
Location: Rockville, MD ----Ripple Effect Headquarters
Client(s): Position supports our government clients at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Position Information: Full-Time Regular, Exempt
Supervisory: Yes
Vacancy: One Opening
Security Level: Ability to perform on federal contracts which includes successful completion of SF85, SF85P, SF86, or similar form(s) to pass a background investigation [Reference].
Travel Required: This position requires occasional local travel (Washington, D.C. area) for work-related meetings
Relocation Expenses: No relocation expenses may be authorized for this position

Job Description

The ideal candidate will be a proven leader in government consulting with a track record of superior client service, delivery, and growth, and will have demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with and lead a diverse group of internal stakeholders. You will have a positive, pragmatic, and collaborative style, with an ability to motivate teams and generate enthusiasm, train and develop others, and be innovative in accomplishing goals in a large, complex, multi-cultural, and matrixed environment. Ripple Effect is looking for someone with breadth and depth to work with our Federal clients - someone who is solution-oriented and uses determination and creativity as a regular part of the toolkit. We are looking for someone who is comfortable learning new software and knows how to harness technology to accomplish project goals. In this role, you will lead our Research & Evaluation Division, you will work with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders to design efficient, thoughtful, data-driven approaches to evaluating programs.

What you'll do:
Lead a large team of researchers, analysts, and evaluators to accomplish client goals
Develop systems to oversee project planning, quality control, risk mitigation, and problem-solving to deliver program successes, on time within budget
Maintain knowledge of industry developments in the areas of research and evaluation
Make recommendations on appropriate methodologies to address research and evaluation questions.
Use your deep and current connections, relationships, and insights with federal agencies to fully understand their current and upcoming needs.
Play a key role in capture, bid, and proposal processes related to research and evaluation, acting as capture manager or proposal manager when appropriate
Develop strategic teaming relationships with potential partners-including small and large business partners, consultants, universities -- to facilitate winning new work.
Monitor delivery risk and performance through existing mechanisms and advise on optimal methods for accomplishing work and achieving organizational objectives.
Troubleshoot and answer questions in new and difficulty situations; provide guidance and lead through ambiguity.
Craft, iterate, and achieve behavior change and outcomes through cascading goals and achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Use strong business and financial acumen to link company strategy to tactical account plans and activities in research and evaluation areas, and qualified pipeline resulting in developing business development capacity at all levels within chain of command, helping to increase access to client intelligence.
Perform other duties related to the core functions of the job

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience
PhD in a field relevant to research and evaluation
15 years of work experience of progressively more responsibility, including at least six years of supervisory experience

Basic Requirements
Proven experience in research and evaluation in government contracting with established relationships across industry
Experience leading studies that rely on SAS, STATA, or R software
Ability to perform on federal contracts, which includes successful completion of SF85, SF85P, SF86, or similar form(s) to pass a background investigation [Reference].
Track record of published research and evaluation reports
Proven experience in focus group, interview, and survey design
Able to oversee qualitative and quantitative research studies
Experience leading projects in health and science agencies (DoD or civilian)

Skills That Set You Apart

If you don't have all of the skills below, 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!
Experience leading bibliometric studies
DoD and civilian agency experience
Knowledge of the OMB and IRB clearance process

What Makes a Successful Rippler?

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to be successful in the role. Other duties may be assigned to help make our clients successful and achieve our company goals. We have designed the introductory period to convey company core values and clear expectations of your role.
You pay attention to the details. Anything worth doing is worth doing right, every single time. So you stay organized, meet commitments and deadlines, work efficiently, and always check your work.
You communicate clearly. You consider your audience and take care to get your points across professionally and concisely, both in writing and when speaking to others. You're comfortable interacting with clients, coworkers, and stakeholders, and respect everyone's perspective.
You work independently. You know how to manage competing deadlines on multiple simultaneous projects, and can adapt when you need to re-prioritize. When you're stuck, you take initiative to find resources, and you're comfortable asking for help when you need it.
You're eager to learn. You have a track record of learning new things, especially programs, technology, and processes. You embrace change, and if you can't find a teacher, you teach yourself. Once you learn something new, you are excited to evaluate it and teach it to others.

Benefits

Company Background

Ripple Effect provides professional consulting services and exceptional talent to federal, private, and non-profit clients to support some of the most crucial policies and programs that shape our nation. Our multi-disciplinary team, across communications & outreach, research & evaluation, policy & program management, and strategic staffing domains, empowers us to build common sense, tailored solutions that make our clients successful, no matter their challenges. Ripple Effect is a diverse and inclusive environment, full of bright, insightful, and intentional people who value and reward adaptability, lifelong learning, and authenticity.

Total Rewards

We reward 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 employment classification. Benefit offerings may include:
Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision
Life, long-term disability, and other insurance products
Health and Wellness Programs
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Retirement 401K program
Profit sharing and bonus program
Paid and unpaid leave
Performance & Professional development
Flexible schedules and remote work arrangements

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits;

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