Associate Program Analyst, Equity Office

USP; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 71,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

USP in Rockville, MD is seeking an Associate Program Analyst to partner with the Equity Office and the Director to translate strategy into action. You will coordinate projects, engage stakeholders, conduct research, and support communications, data analysis, and governance for Equity Office programs.

You will help develop learning experiences, draft materials, manage SharePoint and knowledge resources, and identify process improvements to enhance program effectiveness and participant experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Education, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Communications, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3 years of progressively responsible experience in program coordination, project management, communications, research, organizational development, employee engagement, or related area.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to organize, analyze, and communicate information to diverse audiences.
• Experience using Qualtrics or similar survey platforms to create surveys and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret program, survey, and engagement data.
• Maintain program dashboards, evaluation measures, and performance tracking systems.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and insights for leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver learning experiences, workshops, and engagement programs.
• Draft and maintain communications, presentations, reports, web content, and program materials.
• Coordinate event logistics and communications to support learning experiences.
• Coordinate operational activities for program implementation including contracts and purchasing.
• Manage Equity Office SharePoint site and knowledge resources.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, workflows, and participant experiences.

Skills

Program coordination

Project management

Communications

Research

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Qualtrics

Leadership support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Who is USP?

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world’s leading health and science experts to develop rigorous quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. At USP, we believe that scientific excellence is driven by a commitment to fairness, integrity, and global collaboration. This belief is embedded in our core value of Passion for Quality and is demonstrated through the contributions of more than 1,300 professionals across twenty global locations, working to strengthen the supply of safe, high-quality medicines worldwide.

Description

Who is USP?

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world’s leading health and science experts to develop rigorous quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. At USP, we believe that scientific excellence is driven by a commitment to fairness, integrity, and global collaboration. This belief is embedded in our core value of Passion for Quality and is demonstrated through the contributions of more than 1,300 professionals across twenty global locations, working to strengthen the supply of safe, high-quality medicines worldwide.

At USP, we value inclusive scientific collaboration and recognize that attracting diverse expertise strengthens our ability to develop trusted public health standards. We foster an organizational culture that supports equitable access to mentorship, professional development, and leadership opportunities. Our partnerships, standards, and research reflect our belief that ensuring broad participation in scientific leadership results in stronger, more impactful outcomes for global health.

USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and is committed to ensuring fair, merit-based selection processes that enable the best scientific minds—regardless of background—to contribute to advancing public health solutions worldwide. We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and uphold policies that create an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Brief Job Overview

The Associate Program Analyst serves as a key operational and programmatic partner to the Director and Equity Office team, supporting the implementation of the Equity Equals Excellence Strategy through project coordination, stakeholder engagement, research, communications, data analysis, and operational support. The position plays a critical role in translating strategic priorities into action by coordinating initiatives, maintaining systems and processes, supporting governance structures, and ensuring the effective execution of Equity Office programs and services.

How will YOU create impact here at USP?

As part of our mission to advance scientific rigor and public health standards, you will play a vital role in increasing global access to high-quality medicines through public standards and related programs. USP prioritizes scientific integrity, regulatory excellence, and evidence-based decision-making to ensure health systems worldwide can rely on strong, tested, and globally relevant quality standards.

Additionally, USP’s People and Culture division, in partnership with the Equity Office, invests in leadership and workforce development to equip all employees with the skills to create high-performing, inclusive teams. This includes training in equitable management practices and tools to promote engaged, collaborative, and results-driven work environments.

The Associate Program Analyst Has The Following Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret program, survey, and engagement data.
• Maintain program dashboards, evaluation measures, and performance tracking systems.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and insights that communicate program outcomes, trends, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.

Learning and Communications

• Support the development and delivery of learning experiences, workshops, discussion forums, and engagement programs.
• Draft and maintain communications, presentations, reports, web content, and other program materials.
• Collaborate with internal partners to increase awareness, participation, and engagement in Equity Office initiatives.
• Coordinate event logistics and participant communications to support successful learning and engagement experiences.

Operations and Continuous Improvement

• Coordinate operational activities necessary for successful program implementation including but not limited to managing contracts, processing purchase orders and managing receipts.
• Manage and maintain the Equity Office SharePoint site, digital resources, and knowledge management systems.
• Maintain systems and documentation that support program effectiveness, knowledge management, and reporting.
• Prepare meeting materials, presentations, summaries, and follow-up communications.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, workflows, and participant experiences.
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned.

Who is USP Looking For?

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of our mission, commitment to excellence through inclusive and equitable behaviors and practices, ability to quickly build credibility with stakeholders, along with the below competencies and experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Education, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Communications, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in program coordination, project management, communications, research, organizational development, employee engagement, stakeholder engagement, or a related area.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, analyze, and communicate information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Experience using Qualtrics or similar survey platforms to create surveys, manage data collection, analyze results, and prepare reports.

Additional Desired Preferences

• Experience supporting organizational culture, employee engagement, equity, inclusion, belonging, learning, or organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Experience supporting senior leaders, directors, or executive-level initiatives in a complex organizational environment.
• Experience with survey platforms, performance measurement, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience coordinating stakeholder groups, councils, affinity networks, communities of practice, or learning programs.
• Experience developing reports, presentations, and communications for leadership audiences.
• Experience managing SharePoint sites, digital collaboration platforms, or knowledge management systems.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None, this is an individual contributor role.

Benefits

USP provides the benefits to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From company-paid time off and comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings, you can have peace of mind that your personal and financial well-being is protected.

Compensation

Base Salary Range: USD $71,421.00 – $93,726.00 annually.

Target Annual Bonus: % Varies based on level of role.

Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate’s skill set, experience, qualifications, equity, and other job-related reasons.

USP does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies and is not responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific written agreement with USP.

Note

As part of the recruitment process, USP's Global Talent Acquisition team may contact candidates through a variety of communication channels, including Microsoft Teams, telephone, email, and WhatsApp (voice calls and text messages). These communications may be used to schedule interviews, provide updates on application status, discuss career opportunities, and answer questions about employment with USP.

To help ensure timely communication, candidates are encouraged to keep their contact information current and to engage only with individuals who clearly identify themselves as authorized USP representatives. USP will never request payment, banking details, or other financial information as part of the hiring process.

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Job Category

Professional Programs

Job Type

Full-Time