Program Associate, Dissemination & Implementation

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PCORI in Washington, DC is seeking a Program Associate, Dissemination & Implementation, to support funding initiatives and related activities. The role involves project management, assisting in the application review process, contract management, and program analysis within a collaborative team.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in a related field with 2–4 years of experience, strong organizational skills, and excellent written communication.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field or equivalent with 2–4 years of related work experience.
• Experience in health or health care organization is highly desirable.
• Experience or knowledge in funding organizations or health services research is desirable.
• Knowledge of implementation science and/or practice is desirable.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written communication and ability to translate complex material clearly.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team and build productive relationships.
• Comfort with ambiguity and changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-award processes and reviews for the D&I Program Funding Initiatives.
• Administer funded projects including management, analysis, tracking, and correspondence with PCORI departments.
• Support ongoing initiatives and cross-department workgroups for the D&I Program.
• Coordinate meetings, workgroups, webinars, and prepare meeting summaries.
• Assist in designing and developing D&I Program initiatives or special projects.
• Assist in evaluating funding proposals and monitoring programs and awards.
• Support with publications and communication for dissemination initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Written communication

Analytical skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Policy knowledge

Education

Master's degree in related field

MPH / MPA / MPP / MBA (or equivalent)

Job description

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.
• 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.

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.

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