Program Associate, Dissemination & Implementation

PCORI Evaluation Group; Washington; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic life insurance

Job summary

PCORI is seeking a Program Associate, Dissemination & Implementation, to advance funding initiatives and dissemination of findings. The role involves managing projects, reviewing proposals, and coordinating with contracts, finance, and communications teams.

The PA will help design and improve program initiatives, monitor funded projects, and support team efforts in D&I activities. A Master’s degree and 2–4 years of related experience are preferred, with strong organizational and communication

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field; 2–4 years of related work experience preferred.
• Experience in health research or funding organizations is desirable.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-award processes and reviews for the D&I Program funding initiatives.
• Administer funded projects including tracking and correspondence with PCORI departments.
• Support program initiatives and prepare materials for Board or subcommittee meetings.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, workgroups, and webinars; prepare summaries.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Written communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Program Associate, Dissemination & Implementation

Professional Washington, DC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1133

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

About Us

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is an independent nonprofit organization authorized by Congress in 2010. Its mission is to fund research that will provide patients, their caregivers and clinicians with the evidence-based information needed to make better-informed healthcare decisions. PCORI is committed to continually seeking input from a broad range of stakeholders to guide its work

Position Summary

The Program Associate (PA), Dissemination & Implementation, will provide essential support for the program’s funding initiatives and other activities. The PA's work requires a commitment to the program’s goals of promoting the uptake of high-quality evidence in practice, the ability to critically assess project proposals, and strong organizational skills. The Program Associate works independently, with guidance, and collaboratively to develop and carry out activities in the following main areas: project management, contribution to the application review process, contract management, and project analysis. The Program Associate assists in designing and improving program initiatives, evaluating funding proposals, and monitoring programs and awards. In addition, the PA supports the work of the team in D&I initiatives and projects complementing or supporting the funding initiatives.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

General Program Responsibilities:

• Participate in pre-award processes and reviews for the D&I Program Funding Initiatives.


• Administer funded projects, including project management, analysis, tracking, and correspondence, in collaboration with PCORI departments including Contracts Management, Finance, Engagement, and Communications.


• Support other ongoing initiatives and projects of the D&I Program. Represent the team in cross-department workgroups.


• Provide administrative or project management support for D&I team tasks as requested, including coordinating and managing internal and external meetings, workgroups, and webinars, and preparing meeting summaries.


• Contribute to the design and development of D&I Program initiatives or special projects in collaboration with the D&I team.

Specific Responsibilities include:

• Review letters of intent submitted for D&I Program funding initiatives for programmatic fit and responsiveness; synthesize comments in well-written summaries.


• Attend merit review meetings; contribute to programmatic discussions and evaluation of applications.


• Review and propose milestones for, and monitor progress of, funded projects. Ensure appropriate documentation and status reporting of projects.


• Respond to inquiries from PCORI-funded investigators, or triage as appropriate. Collaborate with Program Officers to proactively identify any areas of concern and assist in developing remediation plans.


• Work with other program staff to prepare materials for Board or subcommittee meetings, including slides and briefs.


• Assist with implementing and improving PCORI’s processes for funding awards, processes for other activities related to the translation, dissemination, and implementation of findings, and policies of PCORI.

Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above.

Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Required Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., MPH, MPA, MPP; or MBA) or its equivalent with two (2) to four (4) years of related work experience preferred. Applicants with advanced academic or professional credentials, more extensive relevant health research experience, and/or experience working in a funding organization/agency may be considered for Senior Program Associate roles.


• Experience in health or health care organization is highly desirable.


• Experience or knowledge working in a funding organization or health services research organization is desirable.


• Knowledge of implementation science and/or practice is desirable.


• Strong organizational and project management skills, including ability to think independently, work with minimal supervision and take ownership of projects, prioritize tasks, and provide consistent and reliable follow up.


• Ability to produce polished, quality work products that demonstrate a high-level of attention to detail;


• Excellent written communication skills both for routine internal or external communication purposes;


• Excellent analytic skills and ability to synthesize and translate complex material into clear and simple language. Ability to read and interpret research articles published in professional journals.


• Ability to make decisions, justify recommendations, and be responsive and clear with proposal applicants;


• Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment; excellent interpersonal skills, collegial, energetic, able to develop productive relationships with team, other colleagues across PCORI, and awardees;


• Personally motivated to support PCORI’s mission and goals; work independently and in teams to think imaginatively about opportunities; to create and respond to novel and innovative approaches to addressing an issue; to inspire others to work towards achieving team goals;


• Sound judgment and maturity, exemplified by consistent professionalism in dealing with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally;


• Tolerance for ambiguity and change; flexibility and ability to juggle multiple priorities.


• Quantitative research training helpful but not required.


• Proficient in the use of technology and electronic communications skills.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000

The above range represents the salary range expected for the position; however, final offers are based on several factors such as the position’s responsibilities; the candidate’s experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may participate in PCORI-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents.

• eligible employees may participate in PCORI-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents.

Conflict of Interest

PCORI wants to ensure that prospective employees are aware of its conflict-of-interest policies so that employment deliberations take into consideration this aspect of PCORI employment. PCORI requires all PCORI employees to disclose upon commencement of their employment and on an annual basis all individual and close relatives financial, business, and personal association with the potential to bias or that have the appearance of biasing one’s decisions relating to PCORI. All disclosures made by employees are made publicly available on PCORI’s website. Disclosures must include all financial and business and personal associations with any health or healthcare-related organizations and include all associations with any other organizations that have the potential to bias or that have the appearance of biasing one’s decisions relating to PCORI, including but not limited to vendors or other third parties with whom PCORI has a contract or that PCORI has funded. For more information please visit PCORI-Conflict-of-Interest-Policies-Outside-Employment-Policy.pdf

PCORI conducts reference and background checks on all applicants.