Senior Staff Associate/Project Manager

Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn. Job Title Senior Staff Associate/Project Manager Job Type Full-time Location Bethesda Office - Bethesda, MD 20814 US (Primary) Remote (Virtual) - US - US US Travel Job Description About Econometrica Here at Econometrica, we tackle challenges with rigorous research and strategy. Whether examining policies to provide the best patient care, rebuilding housing communities, or analyzing the merits of space exploration, we apply hard work and dedication to each of our projects. No matter how different each project is, one thing remains constant—we dedicate ourselves to providing the highest quality service and technical expertise to our clients. The Opportunity As a Senior Staff Associate/ Project Manager in the Health Group, you will join our interdisciplinary team that includes doctoral and master’s-level experts in the fields of public health, public policy, social sciences, economics, and data science. This role is critical to our client engagements; the Senior Staff Associate/ Project Manager will work on and lead a variety of projects and will participate in business development, including responding to RFPs from Federal clients. Strong organization, communication, and analytical skills are key to successful performance in our matrixed environment. Responsibilities Lead and/or perform complex work on projects of varying size, under the direction of the Leadership. Manage multiple projects, priorities, and tasks through effective time management, communication on workload, and delegation, as necessary. Direct and supervise staff, as required. Contribute to business development efforts by conducting research on the client, developing technical solutions that demonstrate an understanding of the client’s needs, and writing high-quality proposal responses to RFIs and RFPs. Translate technical information into clear, consistent, and compelling content that demonstrates the advantages of our team and approach. Collaborate with multiple team members effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. What You Bring to the Table Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Desire to work in a dynamic team environment and the ability to work on multiple projects with a flexible mindset. Ability to digest large amounts of technical information quickly and incorporate learnings into proposal responses. Ability to self-motivate and work independently, as well as work within a team structure. Ability to assess a situation to determine what needs to be done and act without intensive oversight; able to follow a problem through to a successful resolution. Follows through with commitments and fosters mutual trust with team members, clients, and other stakeholders. Assumes additional responsibility without being asked. A high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), including working in complex templates. Education and Experience Master’s or doctoral degree or equivalent experience in business administration, public policy, public health, social sciences, or a related field. At least 10 years’ experience leading complex working in Federal consulting contracts (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services agencies preferred), 5 years of experience responding to RFPs for Federal clients.PMP, required. CFE, and/or AHFI certifications required. Medicare/Medicaid program experience at the Federal or State level preferred. Being a part of a dynamic research group which continues to grow. Company-subsidized health care plan and optional vision/dental coverage. Excellent training and development opportunities. 401(k) Program. Discount rental car service. Organized social activities. Work Environment The office is located in beautiful downtown Bethesda. We are located at a Metro stop within walking distance of great restaurants and local fare. We have a typical office setting with a quiet-to-moderate noise level. Physical Requirements The physical requirements are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Other instructions and related duties may be assigned by the employee’s supervisor. Econometrica, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and we seek to create an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives. #J-18808-Ljbffr Econometrica, Inc.