Are you passionate about understanding and improving evaluation strategies? Do you thrive on analyzing data and making impactful recommendations?

Ripple Effect is looking for a Research and Evaluation Manager to support our client’s mission. This role will work with all client services divisions to conduct in-depth research, evaluate the effectiveness of various client strategies, and deliver successful mixed methods evaluations and research studies.

If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We have a diverse, progressive, and engaging work environment, offering a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle. 

General Information 

• Job Code: SHR-PE-04M
• Location: Ripple Effect Headquarters – Rockville, MD 
• Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular  
  (Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements) 
• Telework: Partial
• Clearance:Public Trust 
• Manager:Yes 
• Number of Openings: 1 
• Salary Range: $92,821 to $106,744 per year (how we pay and promote) 

Responsibilities 

• Conducts comprehensive research on health and science programs.
• Provides technical advice on methodology approaches to accomplish project objectives (e.g., research design, analytical techniques, sampling methods).
• Coordinates internal resources and external consultants and vendors to execute evaluation and research studies.
• Ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, within budget, and are technically sound and accurate.
• Manages a small research team and provides mentoring and oversight to manage performance.
• Develops a detailed project plan to track progress and manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Provides expert advice and contribute to technical execution of projects, including data collection, instrument design, report development, analysis and synthesis of findings or other deliverables. 
• Generates evidence-based recommendations and summarizes them in reports to highlight insights and drive actions.
• Contributes to proposal writing and technical solutioning for communications research and evaluation projects and may lead technical sections.
• Develop processes and procedures to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the team's operations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, health, science or any other relevant field
• 10 years' experience
• 2 years project management experience
• 6 years' experience with evaluation methods (qual/quant/mixed)

Basic Requirements 

• Technical experience with qualitative and quantitative evaluations
• 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
• Ability to develop strong relationships with clients, partners, and external vendors
• Ability to report to our Headquarters location (Rockville, MD) 1-2 days per week

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 

• Master's or doctoral degree (can substitute for years of experience)
• Experience evaluating health, science, and research-based programs
• Experience preparing OMB and IRB clearance packages
• Previous supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ability to keep up with industry trends in communications research and evaluation
• Working knowledge of communications theories
• PMP or other project management 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 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 | DEIA 

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

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Do you love finding ways to solve IT problems and optimize business processes and reporting through better use of technology? Are you motived by a mission to promote data sharing to prevent tax fraud?

Ripple Effect is looking for an IT Business Analyst Associate with 4 years of experience to support our client with the IRS Identity Theft Tax Refund Fraud Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC). This role will work closely with Ripple Effect's Digital Transformation Team to provide users access to the ISAC portal, support the ISAC help desk, manage and coordinate data analyses, and think creatively about how to use technology to solve ISAC problems.

If this position sounds interesting, 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: PRO-IT-02
• Location: Ripple Effect Headquarters – Remote
• Employee Type: Non-Exempt, Full-Time Regular
  (Ask our recruiters aboutflexible work arrangements)
• Telework: Fully Remote
• Number of Openings: 1
• Salary Range:$70,000 - $85,000 per year (how wepay and promote)

Responsibilities

• Technical Solutioning: Understand client problems, identify areas for improvement, and recommend technology solutions to improve collaboration, detection, analysis, and reporting.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support to end-users, troubleshoot issues, and resolve inquiries related to web-based technology deployments for a membership-based collaboration and reporting portal.
• Data Support (Excel): Leverage Excel capabilities to manage basic data, analyses, and reports to support client needs.
• Helpdesk Support: Onboard and offboard users to the IRS Identify Theft-Tax Refund Fraud, Information and Sharing Analysis Center Collaboration Space. Respond to requests from partners to remove access and grant access to restricted areas.
• Data Entry (O365): Work with our Social Media analysis team to enter data from online posts into an app.
• Attend team meetings and support other project needs, as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree
• 4 years of relevant experience, including experience directly supporting the IRS, DoD, or DHS

Basic Requirements

• Current IRS MBI, DoD, or DHS clearance
• Proven ability to work proficiently in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge and experience working in SharePoint and Power Platform (e.g., PowerBI and Power Apps)
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for technology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage basic data entry
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies

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

• Ability to identify and develop Power Platform solution (e.g., PowerBI and Power Apps)
• Previous experience working in a helpdesk or technical support function
• Current, active MBI clearance

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, policy & program management, digital transformation, and strategic staffing solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains.

Hiring Process | Life at Ripple |COVID Response | DEI

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

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Are you a skilled web developer with a passion for creating innovative and user-friendly websites? Do you have experience leading a team and managing complex web projects? Ripple Effect is seeking a Web Development Manager to join our dynamic team!

Ripple Effect is looking for a Web Development Manager with nine years of experience to support our client’s mission. This role will be on the Digital Transformation team and will work with other teams to oversee the development of high-quality websites, collaborate with designers, and implement best practices to ensure optimal website performance and user experience. You will also provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers, as well as contribute to the planning and execution of web development projects.

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: CIT-WB-04M 
• Location: Ripple Effect Headquarters – Rockville, MD
• Employee Type: Non-Exempt, Part-Time Regular  
  (Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements) 
• Telework: Fully Remote
• Clearance:Public Trust 
• Manager: Yes
• Number of Openings: 1 
• Salary Range: $87,251.97 - $100,338.00 per year (how we pay and promote) 

Responsibilities 

• Write well-designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices.
• Managing clients and projects to accomplish goals.
• Overseeing the work quality of more junior web development staff.
• Understanding UX/UI best practices and 508 accessibility.
• Use a variety of internet technologies, techniques, scripting and object-oriented languages and databases (e.g. HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL) to create web page elements such as user interface features, site animation, web apps, special effects, databases, and e-business applications.
• Integrate data from various back-end services and databases.
• Troubleshoot a variety of issues including script and plugin errors, media integration, and website usability.
• Be responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling websites including Ripple Effect's.
• Optimize websites using industry best practices for both functionality and search engine results.
• Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities.
• Create and maintain software documentation.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience 

• High School Diploma
• 9 years of relevant experience

Basic Requirements 

• Expert WordPress and Drupal knowledge and other Content Management Systems
• Excellent documentation skills, including with requirements gathering
• Top-notch programming skills and in-depth knowledge of modern HTML/CSS
• Knowledge of multiple programming languages such as Javascript and Python
• Experience with jQuery and other web development libraries and frameworks
• Basic knowledge of Search Engine Optimization process
• Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills to juggle multiple tasks within the constraints of timelines
• Experience with GovCon web management and 508 accessibility
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn rapidly and master diverse web technologies and techniques
• Highly organized, efficient, and extremely detail-oriented
• Demonstrated strength in oral and written communication skills, including professional emails
• Ability to work productively and collaboratively in SharePoint to accomplish tasks

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 

• Experience with designing, implementing, and maintaining APIs
• Experience advising on the incorporation of AI tools into websites for chatbots and other uses
• Government Contracting experience

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 | DEIA 

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

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Are you looking to continue a career focused on improving scientific research and public health outcomes? Do you have an interest in supporting government-funded biomedical research? 

Ripple Effect is looking for a Program Analyst to provide technical, administrative, programmatic, and evaluative support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives supporting the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). A successful candidate will be a self-starter who gets the job done, can handle a wide range of independent tasks, and enjoys the energy of a government enterprise with intelligent colleagues and fast-paced programs. 

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-02
• Location: Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD
• Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular  
  (Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements) 
• Telework: Remote (Opportunity for occasional on-site meetings)
• Clearance: Public Trust
• Number of Openings: 1
• Salary Range: $60,000 to $68,000 per year (how we pay and promote) 

Responsibilities 

• Provides administrative support by assisting and at times leading scientific data harvesting, analyses, and collating information for evaluation and management tasks under direct supervision. 
• Provides meeting support including scheduling, meeting minutes, and follow up on assigned meeting tasks. 
• Coordinates with the team lead to develop program reports and award tracking. 
• Provides support for program evaluation and portfolio analysis tasks. 
• Assists with responses to high priority information requests (i.e. taskers), Congressional inquiries, data calls, and other inquiries. 
• Reviews status and follows up on delinquency reports and provides project management support for program evaluation, program management, and award management as requested. 
• Provides award management support for tracking portfolio status in accordance with established milestones. 
• Must take initiative and possess excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. 

Minimum Education and Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in science, health, healthcare or related area.
• 4 years minimum experience  

Basic Requirements 

• Computer literacy with experience using SharePoint, Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Outlook; including the ability to prepare and maintain complex spreadsheets. 
• Electronic database and spreadsheet experience. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for face-to-face interaction with clients, coworkers, and stakeholders. 
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and time management skills; demonstrated capacity for detailed organization and synthesis of abstract and disparate information. 
• Highly efficient and extremely detail oriented. 
• Ability to prioritize among multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. 
• Ability to work independently and know when to seek assistance. 

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 

• Master’s Degree in a related field 
• Experience in project management 
• Experience conducting, analyzing, or managing biomedical research 
• Experience with survey and/or statistical software 
• Strong Excel skills 
• Familiarity with government contracting 

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, policy & program management, digital transformation, and strategic staffing solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains. 

Hiring Process | Life at Ripple |COVID Response | DEI 

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

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Are you a driven and fast-learning individual ready to make a difference in HR? Are you passionate about supporting others and looking to join a fast-growing company? 

Ripple Effect is looking for a Human Resources (HR) Administrative Assistant to support our organizational needs. This enthusiastic and highly organized individual will aid HR operational and recruiting processes by providing efficient and attentive administrative support, record keeping, and project coordination support.  

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: PRO-HR-01 or PRO-HR-02
• Location: Ripple Effect Headquarters – Rockville, MD 
• Employee Type: Full-Time Regular, Non-Exempt or Exempt dependent on Job Code
  (Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements) 
• Telework: Partial 
• Number of Openings: 1 
• Salary Range: $48,344.40 to $72,516.60 (how we pay and promote) 

Responsibilities 

• Supports the recruitment process by performing tasks such as: reviewing resumes, qualifying and communicating with candidates, scheduling interviews, and providing project support to the recruiting team.  
• Coordinates the logistics for the entire recruiting process for multiple pipelines to help achieve goals to reduce time to hire while delivering an excellent candidate experience. 
• Enters data, maintains accurate records, and prepares HR related materials in a timely manner following established procedures and maintaining confidentiality.  
• Responds to basic internal and external HR related inquiries or requests for assistance. 
• Supports orientation, onboarding, and updates employee information. 
• Contributes to human resources practices that support a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. 
• Assists with ad-hoc HR projects like inventory of HR resources, collection of employee feedback, or employee engagement activities.  
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned. 

Minimum Education and Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field 
• No experience required

Basic Requirements 

• Interest in the field of human resources
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team
• Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects at a time and coordinate efficiently with parties involved
• Knowledge and proficient use of Microsoft Office (Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, etc.)  
• Ability to navigate and learn new online systems easily, including HRIS or ATS 
• Ability to maintain confidential information 

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 

• Previous experience and knowledge of human resources 
• Experience with Workable or other applicant tracking systems (ATS) 
• Strong understanding of recruitment processes and best practices 
• Previous experience providing administrative support in a corporate setting 

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 | DEIA 

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

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Are you excited about science and health communications and outreach? Are you ready to join a growing team of communications professionals?

Ripple Effect is looking for a Communications and Outreach Manager with six years of experience to support our clients' missions. This role will work within Ripple Effect's Communications Division and will use their background and their ability to lead to manage and execute communications, engagement, and event activities for a variety of government clients. Ripple Effect supports leading health care agencies such as CMS, NIH, and CDC but we also serve many other healthcare and non-healthcare clients.

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:PRO-CM-04M
• Location: Ripple Effect Headquarters – Rockville, MD  
• Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular (Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements)  
• Telework:Partial 
• Clearance: None
• Manager:Yes
• Number of Openings: 1  
• Salary Range:$83,539.00 - $96,069.00 (how we pay and promote)  

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of communicators and the day-to-day work of high-visibility communications-related projects for our clients, including tracking progress on deliverables, timelines, budgets, and resource-allocation.
• Lead and participate in client meetings, including agenda and slide development, meeting facilitation, note taking, and assigning action items.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with clients and vendors, focusing on delivering high-quality service.
• Spearhead communications projects by identifying opportunities, developing plans, obtaining appropriate approval, initiating action, and closing out projects.
• Lead audience engagement initiatives and activities to strategically broaden client networks and amplify messaging reach.
• Provide supervision and mentoring on task management, and communications, engagement, and outreach techniques and tools.
• Build monthly and quarterly content plans, including email marketing campaigns, newsletters, and other collateral.
• Determine the need for materials to support agency programs including talking points, presentation and engagement plans, feature stories, speeches, etc.
• Oversee the preparation and distribution of conference materials in digital and hard copy format, such as program books, agenda, briefing materials, PowerPoints, travel, and hotel information, etc.
• Perform data analysis on communication strategies and campaign success, identifying KPIs and metrics, and tracking over time.
• Perform other duties related to the core functions of the role.

Minimum Education and Experience  

• Completed bachelor's degree
• 6+ years of relevant communications project coordination and management

Basic Requirements

• Relevant experience leading projects and teams, tasking, implementing a quality review process for all deliverables, and following up on others’ work to ensure deliverable deadlines are met.
• Relevant experience developing communications strategies, tactical implementation plans, and content in a range of voices, styles, and formats.
• Highly organized, efficient, and extremely detail-oriented with ability to see the big picture.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills for face-to-face interactions with clients, co-workers, and leadership and preparing high quality, client-ready deliverables.
• Ability to learn quickly, perform complex tasks following established procedures, and condense complex information from diverse sources into concise, attractive, and user-friendly formats.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of web-based systems such as SharePoint and Teams.
• Ability to administer established policies and procedures impacting departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change.

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

• Master's Degree
• PMP or other project management certification
• Experience in federal government contracting, especially with CMS and/or NIH experience
• Experience with policy communications and marketing techniques
• Experience in health, science, and healthcare projects
• Crisis communications

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, policy & program management, digital transformation, and strategic staffing solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains.  

Hiring Process | Life at Ripple |COVID Response | DEI  

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

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Are you passionate about understanding and improving communication strategies? Do you thrive on analyzing data and making impactful recommendations?

Ripple Effect is looking for a Communications Research and Evaluation Manager to support our client’s mission. This role will work closely with our Communications team to conduct in-depth research, evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies, and deliver successful mixed methods evaluations and research studies.

If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We have a diverse, progressive, and engaging work environment, offering a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle. 

General Information 

• Job Code: SHR-PE-04M
• Location: Ripple Effect Headquarters – Rockville, MD 
• Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular  
  (Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements) 
• Telework: Partial
• Clearance:Public Trust 
• Manager:Yes 
• Number of Openings: 1 
• Salary Range: $92,821 to $106,744 per year (how we pay and promote) 

Responsibilities 

• Conducts comprehensive research on communication messaging and strategies to evaluate effectiveness of communications campaigns.
• Provides technical advice on methodology approaches to accomplish project objectives (e.g., research design, analytical techniques, sampling methods).
• Coordinates internal resources and external consultants and vendors to execute evaluation and research studies.
• Ensures projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget and are technically sound and accurate.
• Manages a small research team and provides mentoring and oversight to manage performance.
• Develops a detailed project plan to track progress and manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
• Provides expert advice and contribute to technical execution of projects, including data collection, instrument design, report development, analysis and synthesis of findings or other deliverables. 
• Generates evidence-based recommendations and summarizes them in reports to highlight insights and drive actions.
• Contributes to proposal writing and technical solutioning for communications research and evaluation projects and may lead technical sections.
• Develops processes and procedures to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of team's operations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, health, science or any other relevant field
• 10 years' experience
• 2 years project management experience
• 6 years' experience with mixed evaluation methods
• 2 years focused on communications research

Basic Requirements 

• Technical experience with qualitative and quantitative evaluations
• 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
• Ability to develop strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and external vendors
• Ability to report to our Headquarters location (Rockville, MD) 1-2 days per week

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 

• Master's or doctoral degree (can substitute for years of experience)
• Experience preparing OMB and IRB clearance packages
• Previous supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ability to keep up with industry trends in communications research and evaluation
• Working knowledge of communications theories
• PMP or other project management 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 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 | DEIA 

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

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Interested in joining a top team of scientists committed to providing the best medical care to pilots and astronauts? Do you have a passion for helping research maintain the highest level of legal and ethical standards?

Ripple Effect is looking for a Research Oversight & Compliance Officer with eight years of experience to support our client’s mission. This individual will work closely with Travis Air Force Base David Grant Medical Center/Clinical Investigation Facility (CIF) to work with collaborators across the nation to support a growing Space Medicine research portfolio. Working with a team of scientists and clinical research nurses, the Research Oversight & Compliance Officer will oversee a biomedical research portfolio that focuses on improving the mission capabilities of the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and NASA and is strongly aligned with Defense Health Agency and the Air Force Surgeon General's strategic initiatives.

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-RA-04T
• Location: Travis Air Force Base - Fairfield, CA
• Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular
  (Ask our recruiters aboutflexible work arrangements)

• Telework:Partial

• Clearance: NACI
• Number of Openings: 1
• Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 / annually (how wepay and promote)

Responsibilities

Animal Welfare Program Support:

• Review research applications and protocols to ensure consistency, completeness, and compliance with federal and state regulations, as well as institutional guidelines
• Prepare Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) agenda in preparation of committee meetings
• Attend IACUC meetings, document meeting minutes, and other related duties, as required
• Assist in developing, recommending, and implementing policies and procedures to enhance efficiency of committee operations and general office functions
• Monitor the regulatory environment and recommend changes as needed
• Attend seminars, workshops, and conferences in order to gain insight into new trends in animal research and to learn new approaches for the application of federal regulations

Human Research Protections Program Support:

• Review applications in support of clinical investigations/research to ensure consistency, completeness, and compliance with federal and state regulations, as well as institutional guidelines
• Work with PIs to ensure that research applications communicate outcomes of research clearly
• Facilitate uploading all appropriate documents and files to the electronic IRB system (eIRB)
• Review Informed Consent Documents (ICDs) for protocol and amendment‐specific content
• Perform initial and adjunct ethics and legal reviews of research applications for exempt and non‐exempt review
• Support ongoing compliance and management of program audits of sponsored research programs
• Evaluate reports of unanticipated problems, protocol amendments and continuing review forms, and prepare recommendations to the IRB committee
• Coordinate a team approach to produce the monthly IRB agenda for each meeting and help ensure that materials are distributed within established guidelines
• Attend IRB meetings, record deliberations, document meeting minutes for IRB Chair approval
• Assist in developing, recommending, and implementing policies and procedures to enhance efficiency of committee operations and general office functions
• Assist with training and orientation tasks of new committee members
• Monitor the regulatory environment and recommend changes, as needed, to institutional officials

Research Partnership and Intellectual Property Support:

• Draft, edit and track research collaborative agreements to include: CRADAs, Material Transfer Agreements, Non‐Disclosure Agreements, MOUs, MOAs, Work Plans, Patent Licensing Agreement, Interagency Agreements, Invention Disclosures, etc.
• Support initial legal review of site-specific Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) and invention disclosures
• Review research plans and collaborative agreements for potential intellectual property rights and invention disclosures
• Ensure proper documentation and submission of appropriate disclosures to protect the rights of the Air Force and its collaborators
• Other duties, as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience

• Masters' Degree in a related field
• Juris Doctor (JD) can substitute for MS/MA
• 8 years of animal welfare program, IRB, or human protections experience

Basic Requirements

• Strong background in IACUC or IRB procedures and related research policies
• Experience advising, drafting, and coordinating collaborative agreements (CRADAs)
• Experience with invention disclosures, patents, patent law and related areas
• Highly organized, efficient, and extremely detail-oriented
• Demonstrated strength in verbal and written communication skills, including professional emails
• Must work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize among multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, relying on your own resources and initiative
• Ability to work productively in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft SharePoint to accomplish tasks
• Contract dictates that the following criteria must be met:
• Demonstration of current Basic Life Support certification (To be completed on own at least two business days prior to start date and must include an in-person skills assessment. AHA is the preferred certification vendor.)
• Demonstration of required immunizations, to include: COVID, HBV, Influenza, MMR, Tdap/Td, Varicella, Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST)/QuantiFERON-TB Gold (QFT) (To be completed on own at least two business days prior to start date.)

• Ability and willingness to travel to Fairfield, CA, to support key in-person meetings and audits

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

• Certificate in the Ethical Foundations of Animal Care and Use
• Certified IRB Professional (CIP) certification
• CITI training in accordance with local IRB policy
• Familiarity and/or experience with patent law or related areas
• Experience reviewing research collaborative agreements from a legal and regulatory perspective (e.g., CRADAs, Material Transfer Agreements, Non‐Disclosure Agreements, MOUs, MOAs, Work Plans, Patent Licensing Agreement, Interagency Agreements, Invention Disclosures, etc.)

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, policy & program management, digital transformation, and strategic staffing solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains.

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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 atHR@rippleeffect.comor your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified usingE-verify.

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