Program Associate II, RI&I Office - Research Coordination

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PCORI in Washington, DC is seeking a Program Associate 2 to provide management, support and coordination for the OCRIO and RI&I divisions. You will help monitor timelines, support cross‑department collaboration, and contribute to program development and evaluation of funding initiatives.

This role emphasizes scientific project management, literature reviews, onboarding new staff, coordinating meetings, and preparing reports for leadership and board committees.

Qualifications

• Experience in health-related research and familiarity with a research application or protocol and research methods.
• Quantitative and/or qualitative research training is preferred.
• Experience in health or health care related field and with a funding agency/organization is desirable.
• One to four years of related work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as research administrator for scientific portfolios, including project management, tracking, and correspondence with study teams.
• Perform literature reviews or synthesize systematic reviews relevant to programmatic research priorities, funded projects, or applications to assess evidence gaps or summarize the existing evidence base.
• Assist Program Officers, Associate Director, and/or Program Director with administrative and facilitation tasks, including onboarding/training new employees and coordinating and implementing internal and external meetings including committees, work groups, task forces, advisory panels and webinars.
• Participate in program development, strategic planning, and evaluation of funding initiatives and scientific programs.
• Collaborate with other PCORI departments, including Contracts Management, Finance, Engagement, and Communications as necessary, including participating in cross‑department work groups as appropriate.
• Lead or participate in pre-award processes including reviewing letters of intent for programmatic fit and responsiveness, attending and synthesizing scientific merit review discussions, and contributing to programmatic discussions and evaluation of applications.
• Identify milestones and monitor progress of funded projects and ensure appropriate documentation and status reporting of projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for PCORI‑funded investigators, responding to inquiries as appropriate or triaging to Program Officers as required.
• Produce reports, presentations and related materials regarding PCORI’s activities and outcomes, including materials for Board or subcommittee meetings, with direction from Program Officers and senior leadership.
• Assist with implementing and improving PCORI’s processes for funding awards and/or other PCORI policies.
• Assist with monitoring of contractual work, such as the work related to topic brief, landscape review or other project development to ensure accuracy of content and timely delivery.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Decision making

Travel readiness

Tech proficiency

Attention to detail

Written communication

Education

Master’s degree (MPA/MPH/MPP)

Tools

MS Office

Documentation tools

Job description

PCORI in Washington, DC is seeking a Program Associate 2 to provide management, support and coordination for the OCRIO and RI&I divisions. You will help monitor timelines, support cross‑department collaboration, and contribute to program development and evaluation of funding initiatives.

This role emphasizes scientific project management, literature reviews, onboarding new staff, coordinating meetings, and preparing reports for leadership and board committees.