Program Analyst

Description General Information Job Code: SHR-SR-02 Location: Fort Detrick, Fredrick, MD (fully remote available) Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular (Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements ) Telework: Remote Clearance: NACI Salary Range: $64,281.67 - $72,000.00 per year (how we pay and promote ) Are you passionate about bridging science and strategy to drive progress forward? Ripple Effect is looking for a Program Analyst to provide technical, administrative, programmatic, and analysis support services to supporting our Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) client to advance their mission of funding innovative medical research. 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 supporting a government enterprise with intelligent colleagues and fast-paced programs. They will help assess program and scientific impact, design and execute evaluation activities, and synthesize data into actionable next steps. While not an exhaustive list, responsibilities include: Primary Responsibilities - Collect, clean, and organize program and biomedical research output/outcome data for analysis. - Analyze datasets including IP data to identify trends, patterns, and insights. - Create clear data visualizations, summaries, and briefing materials for scientific and military audiences. - Track and manage data-related tasks and deliverables. - Document data sources, methods, and outputs for transparency. - Develop and maintain tools and templates for standardized data management. - Respond to data requests including taskers and program specific tasks and monitor centralized communications. - Conduct quality checks on datasets and reports. - Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify data needs and priorities. - Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree in science, health, healthcare or related area, and 4+ years of professional experience in related biomedical or public health field Basic Requirements - Electronic database and spreadsheet experience with ability to prepare and maintain complex spreadsheets. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills for face-to-face interaction with clients, coworkers, and stakeholders by sharing information through structured emails, meeting summaries, and internal updates, confirming understanding and contributing to open, two-way communication. - Excellent organizational, analytical, and time management skills with ability to track progress on multiple assigned tasks by priority and communicate potential scheduling issues to ensure timely completion. - Highly efficient and extremely detail oriented with demonstrated capacity for detailed organization and synthesis of abstract and disparate information in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. - Ability to work independently and know when to seek assistance. - Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office productivity software and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint. Skills That Set You Apart - Master’s degree in a biomedical-related field - Intermediate to advanced Excel skills - Experience with Power Apps building dashboards to support data driven decision making - Basic knowledge of AI tools, including their limitations and risks, and how they can be applied to support project management tasks - Experience conducting a systematic assessment of a program or project’s inputs, activities, and outputs to determine its value or worth and to improve the program. Benefits - At Ripple Effect, we reward our employees for their contributions to our mission. - Our comprehensive total rewards package includes competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and a range of programs that support your work/life balance and personalized preferences. - Learn more about our benefits and culture.