Ripple Effect

Manager

• Oversees the execution of evaluation projects by coordinating internal teams and external consultants, providing technical guidance on research design and analytical methods to ensure projects are methodologically sound and yield high-quality results.
• Facilitates clear communication within the project team and with external stakeholders by providing regular project updates and ensuring all parties remain informed and engaged throughout the study.
• Develops and manages detailed project plans, monitoring progress and adjusting scope, schedules, and resources as needed to ensure evaluations are completed on time and within budget.
• Ensures the technical accuracy and integrity of project deliverables by enforcing rigorous quality control processes across data collection, analysis, and reporting activities, promptly addressing any issues that arise.
• Guides and participates in data collection and analysis efforts, leveraging appropriate statistical methods to interpret data and generate insights that inform conclusions and recommendations.
• Manages project budgets by allocating resources efficiently and monitoring expenditures, ensuring projects stay within financial constraints while meeting all objectives.
• Ensures all evaluation activities adhere to relevant regulations, ethical standards, and contractual requirements by following established company policies and addressing compliance issues proactively.
• Oversees comprehensive documentation of project plans, methodologies, and results, ensuring all reports and technical sections (including contributions to proposals) are clear, accurate, and submitted in a timely manner.
• Implements process improvements to enhance team efficiency and project outcomes, using creative problem-solving to overcome challenges and adapt to changing project needs.
• Supervises team members by handling assignments, timekeeping, and problem-solving; responsible for quality, performance management, and training.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Quantitative Research – Evaluation Manager

Communications

• 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 contributes to technical execution of projects, including data collection, instrument design, report development, analysis and synthesis of findings or other deliverables.
• Synthesizes findings from multiple data sources and translates complex results into clear and compelling insights.
• Contributes to proposal writing and technical solutioning for communications research and evaluation projects and may lead technical sections.
• Develops and implements processes and procedures that enhance team efficiency and project effectiveness.
• Establishes and maintains quality assurance processes to ensure technical accuracy and integrity across all project activities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Communications Research – Evaluation Manager

Social Media Manager

• support public health communications initiatives through the development, management, and dissemination of digital content across multiple channels
• manage and maintain social media content across platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, YouTube, and emerging digital channels
• develop and execute social media and digital engagement plans that align with public health priorities, communication objectives, and campaign goals
• create and edit a variety of health communication products, including social media content, newsletters, communication plans, messaging documents, marketing collateral, website content, presentations, and outreach materials
• translate complex scientific, technical, and public health information into clear, audience-focused messaging using plain language and health literacy best practices
• support public health social marketing initiatives by coordinating content deployment across multiple communication channels and tracking campaign performance
• monitor audience engagement, social media conversations, and stakeholder interactions while identifying opportunities to improve reach and impact
• prepare reports and dashboards that summarize communication metrics, engagement trends, and performance insights
• contribute to branding, style guides, communication standards, and quality assurance processes
• track schedules, editorial calendars, and project timelines to support timely delivery of communications products and campaigns
• support client and stakeholder engagement through professional communications, meeting participation, and responsive service delivery
• identify communication challenges, recommend improvements, and contribute to continuous process enhancement efforts
• provide informal guidance and quality review support for junior team members as appropriate

Social Media & Digital Engagement Specialist – Public Health

Learning and Development

• Oversees technical strategy across scientific and health programs, validating deliverables and integrating industry trends to ensure alignment with client needs.
• Shapes communication strategies across divisions, delivering high-impact messaging to clients and leadership.
• Approves and governs timelines for high-impact scientific and health initiatives, ensuring milestone adherence and proactive risk mitigation.
• Takes accountability for divisional quality and embeds risk-based thinking into operational practices.
• Oversees advanced analytics strategies and ensures data-driven decision-making across programs.
• Leads divisional financial strategy and ensures delivery within budget and scope.
• Oversees divisional compliance and ensures alignment with enterprise policies and client expectations.
• Governs documentation strategy across the division to support transparency, compliance, and knowledge transfer.
• Drives innovation and continuous improvement across divisional operations, leveraging insights from scientific and health industry networks and research.
• Leads external scientific and health engagement and identifies opportunities for growth and collaboration based on industry intelligence.
• Provides divisional leadership and manages people and processes to ensure that projects are delivered on time and produce the desired result.
• Works under senior manager's long-range direction and proceeds independently. Results are technically authoritative and usually accepted without change.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Deputy Director – Policy and Organizational Development

Technical Project Manager

• Directs solution integration across platforms, defines enterprise‑consistent patterns, governs compliance of requirements/design artifacts, and ensures systems harmonize with long‑term technical strategy.
• Serves as the overall lead, manager, and administrator for the NLM and other contracts. Acts as the primary interface with government program authorities and representatives on all technical and programmatic issues. Provide strategic direction and day-to-day oversight of all contract activities.
• Supervise program/project operations by developing procedures, planning and directing execution of technical, programming, maintenance, and administrative support, and monitoring and reporting progress. Ensure timely, accurate, and within-budget delivery of all contract deliverables. Ensures IT deliverables meet established quality standards and client expectations through adherence to QMS processes.
• Manages the acquisition and employment of program/project resources. Oversee financial and administrative aspects of the program in accordance with contract requirements. Provide monthly activity and financial status reports, including cost accounting by task and labor category, burn rate analysis, subcontractor and consultant costs, and staffing updates and recruiting status.
• Leads client relationships by anticipating needs, aligning technical solutions with client goals, and contributing to business development through proposal input and strategic framing. Maintains a collaborative communication structure with the government and interested parties. Responds proactively to issues or deviations from planned timelines.
• Ensures compliance with Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), HHS, NIH, and NLM security and operational policies, and Section 508 accessibility standards. Supports configuration management, security management, and quality assurance processes. Has high attention to detail and follows instructions.
• Reports to or holds a senior management position as an expert; provides guidance, troubleshoots difficult situations, and advises on optimal methods to achieve IT objectives. Supervises a diverse team, manages workload, sets deadlines, and solves problems. Handles HR and administrative tasks, including hiring, motivating, evaluating, and training team members.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Senior IT Project Manager

• Play a pivotal role in our Digital Transformation efforts as an IT Project Manager
• Lead technical execution and system design across projects
• Oversee delivery schedules, quality processes, and cross-functional coordination
• Manage client communications and contribute to budget planning
• Drive continuous improvement through data-informed decision-making and project management
• Supervise a diverse technical team, managing workload distribution, guiding problem-solving, and providing performance feedback
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training to ensure team growth and success
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings and ensure alignment of messaging across teams and stakeholders
• Manage incoming technical requests and system enhancement tickets
• Translate business and user requirements into actionable technical specifications
• Lead development of integrated project schedules and ensure timely completion of all technical and administrative tasks
• Take accountability for the effectiveness of quality management processes
• Lead compliance efforts for technical projects
• Coordinate cross-functional activities and implement innovative solutions

Project Manager

• Provide administrative, technical, and technology services to manage a portfolio of regulatory development and revision projects requiring public comment and/or interview data analysis and synthesis.
• Manage people and processes to ensure that the projects are delivered successfully and meet client expectations.
• Support the design and implementation of programs and initiatives including developing objectives, drafting strategic & implementation plans and developing new workflows.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of team's operations.
• Coordinate internal resources and external consultants and vendors to execute programs and projects.
• Manage a small team providing mentoring and oversight and managing performance.
• Ensure projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget and are technically sound and accurate.
• Oversee the development of deliverables to ensure on-time delivery and high-quality.
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress and manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
• Manage relationships with clients and all stakeholders.
• Provide advice on technical approaches to accomplish project objectives including meeting cadence, research approaches, resource needs, communication strategies, and data management.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external consultants, vendors, and partners.
• Contribute to proposal writing and technical solutioning for relevant projects and may lead technical or management sections.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Public Comment Project Manager

Director

• Oversees technical strategy across scientific and health programs, validating deliverables and integrating industry trends to ensure alignment with client needs.
• Shapes communication strategies across divisions, delivering high-impact messaging to clients and leadership.
• Approves and governs timelines for high-impact scientific and health initiatives, ensuring milestone adherence and proactive risk mitigation.
• Takes accountability for divisional quality and embeds risk-based thinking into operational practices.
• Oversees advanced analytics strategies and ensures data-driven decision-making across programs.
• Leads divisional financial strategy and ensures delivery within budget and scope.
• Oversees divisional compliance and ensures alignment with enterprise policies and client expectations.
• Governs documentation strategy across the division to support transparency, compliance, and knowledge transfer.
• Drives innovation and continuous improvement across divisional operations, leveraging insights from scientific and health industry networks and research.
• Leads external scientific and health engagement and identifies opportunities for growth and collaboration based on industry intelligence.
• Provides divisional leadership and manages people and processes to ensure that projects are delivered on time and produce the desired result.
• Works under senior manager's long-range direction and proceeds independently. Results are technically authoritative and usually accepted without change.

Deputy Director – Technical and Scientific Services

Recruitment

• As a Senior Recruiter on our Human Resources (HR) team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our success. Your work will directly impact Ripple Effect's ability to deliver on critical client missions by owning the end-to-end talent acquisition process for key roles in our science, healthcare, project management, and technology practices.
• Support sourcing for top talent, both for our internal teams and in direct support of our clients and assist with moving our recruitment efforts forward for the benefit and growth of the company!
• Serve as support to the recruiting team for the sourcing and engagement of applicants from a variety of channels (social media networks, professional organizations, specialty job boards, etc.) to build pipelines based on experience and networks.
• Partner strategically with hiring managers to understand position requirements and ideal candidate profiles for a variety of technical and non-technical roles, advising of strategies that maximize talent pools.
• Provide supportive oversight and aid for the full recruiting life cycle including corresponding with candidates, screening for qualifications, conducting phone screens, scheduling interviews, and providing thoughtful candidate evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and security clearance requirements in the talent acquisition process.
• Observe trends in the labor market and advise hiring managers on how to access the best talent.
• Actively promote Ripple Effect externally through professional networks (including in-person events), professional social media channels, and identification of new talent acquisition outreach activities, especially in science and healthcare markets.

Senior Recruiter

Accounting Manager

• Supports routine accounting functions such as data entry, reconciliation, and report preparation under close supervision
• Follows established procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Collaborates with team members, communicates clearly, and contributes to internal documentation
• While not responsible for direct supervision, works within a team structure and seeks guidance to meet deadlines and improve processes
• Other duties as assigned

Part-time Accounting Clerk

Content Writer

• Lead development, drafting, and review of RFIs, NPRMs, and final rules, including provisions, preamble text, and supporting analyses; collaborate with federal clients to create new regulations and update existing ones; ensure all documentation aligns with agency expectations, statutory authority, and regulatory best practices; and review deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance.
• Lead client-facing discussions on regulatory approach, strategy, risks, and compliance considerations; prepare formal communications, including rulemaking documents and stakeholder materials; translate complex regulatory content into clear, accessible language for diverse audiences.
• Support the full lifecycle of federal rulemaking—including RFIs, NPRMs, and final rules; develop responses to public comments for disposition documents; ensure that stakeholder feedback is effectively represented in final rules.
• Contribute to development of regulatory impact analyses (RIA) by synthesizing complex quantitative and qualitative data into actionable insights; support policy and operational decision-making through structured analytical approaches.
• Ensure work processes and products are aligned with relevant federal regulations, CMS guidance, and contractual requirements; identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies; ensure deliverables are of the highest quality and meet compliance, audit, and documentation standards.

Quantitative Research – Evaluation Manager

Communications Research – Evaluation Manager

Social Media & Digital Engagement Specialist – Public Health

Deputy Director – Policy and Organizational Development

Senior IT Project Manager

Senior IT Project Manager

Public Comment Project Manager

Deputy Director – Technical and Scientific Services

Senior Recruiter

Part-time Accounting Clerk

Regulatory Writing Expert