Are you a driven and fast-learning individual ready to make a difference in HR? Are you passionate about supporting others and looking to join a fast-growing company? 

Ripple Effect is looking for a Human Resources (HR) Administrative Assistant to support our organizational needs. This enthusiastic and highly organized individual will aid HR operational and recruiting processes by providing efficient and attentive administrative support, record keeping, and project coordination support.  

If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We are a diverse, progressive, and engaging work environment. We offer a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle. 

General Information 

• Job Code: PRO-HR-01 or PRO-HR-02
• Location: Ripple Effect Headquarters – Rockville, MD 
• Employee Type: Full-Time Regular, Non-Exempt or Exempt dependent on Job Code
  (Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements) 
• Telework: Partial 
• Number of Openings: 1 
• Salary Range: $48,344.40 to $72,516.60 (how we pay and promote) 

Responsibilities 

• Supports the recruitment process by performing tasks such as: reviewing resumes, qualifying and communicating with candidates, scheduling interviews, and providing project support to the recruiting team.  
• Coordinates the logistics for the entire recruiting process for multiple pipelines to help achieve goals to reduce time to hire while delivering an excellent candidate experience. 
• Enters data, maintains accurate records, and prepares HR related materials in a timely manner following established procedures and maintaining confidentiality.  
• Responds to basic internal and external HR related inquiries or requests for assistance. 
• Supports orientation, onboarding, and updates employee information. 
• Contributes to human resources practices that support a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. 
• Assists with ad-hoc HR projects like inventory of HR resources, collection of employee feedback, or employee engagement activities.  
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned. 

Minimum Education and Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field 
• No experience required

Basic Requirements 

• Interest in the field of human resources
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team
• Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects at a time and coordinate efficiently with parties involved
• Knowledge and proficient use of Microsoft Office (Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, etc.)  
• Ability to navigate and learn new online systems easily, including HRIS or ATS 
• Ability to maintain confidential information 

To be successful at Ripple Effect, you must be able to pay attention to details, clearly communicate, work independently, and have an eagerness to learn. Learn more about what makes Ripple so great check out our capabilities.  

Skills That Set You Apart 

• Previous experience and knowledge of human resources 
• Experience with Workable or other applicant tracking systems (ATS) 
• Strong understanding of recruitment processes and best practices 
• Previous experience providing administrative support in a corporate setting 

If you don’t have all of the skills above, don’t be discouraged—no resume paints a complete picture of a person. There’s a good chance you’re more wonderful than you think, so please apply! 

About Ripple Effect 

 Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned small business providing professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across Communications & Outreach, Research & Evaluation, Program Management & Policy, Digital Transformation, and Technical & Scientific Support solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains. 

Hiring Process | Life at Ripple | DEIA 

Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences. 

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Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, political affiliation, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department at HR@rippleeffect.com or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using E-verify. 

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Are you excited about science and health communications and outreach? Are you ready to join a growing team of communications professionals?

Ripple Effect is looking for a Communications and Outreach Manager with six years of experience to support our clients' missions. This role will work within Ripple Effect's Communications Division and will use their background and their ability to lead to manage and execute communications, engagement, and event activities for a variety of government clients. Ripple Effect supports leading health care agencies such as CMS, NIH, and CDC but we also serve many other healthcare and non-healthcare clients.

If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect!We are a diverse, progressive, and engaging work environment. We offer a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle.

General Information  

• Job Code:PRO-CM-04M
• Location: Ripple Effect Headquarters – Rockville, MD  
• Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular (Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements)  
• Telework:Partial 
• Clearance: None
• Manager:Yes
• Number of Openings: 1  
• Salary Range:$83,539.00 - $96,069.00 (how we pay and promote)  

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of communicators and the day-to-day work of high-visibility communications-related projects for our clients, including tracking progress on deliverables, timelines, budgets, and resource-allocation.
• Lead and participate in client meetings, including agenda and slide development, meeting facilitation, note taking, and assigning action items.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with clients and vendors, focusing on delivering high-quality service.
• Spearhead communications projects by identifying opportunities, developing plans, obtaining appropriate approval, initiating action, and closing out projects.
• Lead audience engagement initiatives and activities to strategically broaden client networks and amplify messaging reach.
• Provide supervision and mentoring on task management, and communications, engagement, and outreach techniques and tools.
• Build monthly and quarterly content plans, including email marketing campaigns, newsletters, and other collateral.
• Determine the need for materials to support agency programs including talking points, presentation and engagement plans, feature stories, speeches, etc.
• Oversee the preparation and distribution of conference materials in digital and hard copy format, such as program books, agenda, briefing materials, PowerPoints, travel, and hotel information, etc.
• Perform data analysis on communication strategies and campaign success, identifying KPIs and metrics, and tracking over time.
• Perform other duties related to the core functions of the role.

Minimum Education and Experience  

• Completed bachelor's degree
• 6+ years of relevant communications project coordination and management

Basic Requirements

• Relevant experience leading projects and teams, tasking, implementing a quality review process for all deliverables, and following up on others’ work to ensure deliverable deadlines are met.
• Relevant experience developing communications strategies, tactical implementation plans, and content in a range of voices, styles, and formats.
• Highly organized, efficient, and extremely detail-oriented with ability to see the big picture.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills for face-to-face interactions with clients, co-workers, and leadership and preparing high quality, client-ready deliverables.
• Ability to learn quickly, perform complex tasks following established procedures, and condense complex information from diverse sources into concise, attractive, and user-friendly formats.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of web-based systems such as SharePoint and Teams.
• Ability to administer established policies and procedures impacting departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change.

To be successful at Ripple Effect, you must be able to pay attention to details, clearly communicate, work independently, and have an eagerness to learn. Learn more about what it takes to become a Rippler here.  

Skills That Set You Apart

• Master's Degree
• PMP or other project management certification
• Experience in federal government contracting, especially with CMS and/or NIH experience
• Experience with policy communications and marketing techniques
• Experience in health, science, and healthcare projects
• Crisis communications

If you don’t have all of the skills above, don’t be discouraged—no resume paints a complete picture of a person. There’s a good chance you’re more wonderful than you think, so please apply!  

About Ripple Effect  

Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned small business providing professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across communications & outreach, research & evaluation, policy & program management, digital transformation, and strategic staffing solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains.  

Hiring Process | Life at Ripple |COVID Response | DEI  

Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences.  

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Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, political affiliation, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department at HR@rippleeffect.com or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using E-verify.  

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Join Ripple Effect as the Vice President of Program Management & Policy and lead our dynamic team in delivering cutting-edge solutions to federal, private, and non-profit clients!

As the Vice President, you will oversee all aspects of program management and policy development while ensuring the alignment of our operations with strategic organizational goals. You will play a critical role in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with clients, stakeholders, and external partners. Your expertise will aid in driving policy initiatives that impact our programs and the communities we serve.

This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader with a strong background in program management and policy to shape the future of Ripple Effect.

General Information

• Job Code:SHR-AM-07X
• Location:Ripple Effect Headquarters - Rockville MD
• Employee Type:Exempt, Full-Time Regular
• Telework:Partial
• Clearance: Public Trust
• Manager:Yes
• Number of Openings:1
• Salary Range:$150,771 to $173,386

Responsibilities:

• Identifies and locates resources through hiring, recruiting, consultants and internal resources to execute evaluation and studies, leveraging external networks to accomplish goals.
• Leads a large team of multidisciplinary staff including senior managers.
• Ensures projects within the portfolio are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget and are technically sound and accurate and are using modern methods to maintain relevance in the field.
• Develops and manages budgets for the business unit level to ensure profitability, utilization, and coverage.
• Manages ongoing relationship with a wide variety of current and potential client and stakeholders.
• Provides advice on technical approaches to accomplish policy and program management project objectives for complex or large programs including meeting cadence, research approaches, resource needs, communication strategies, and data management, and is constantly learning and evaluating new methods with the team.
• Provides expert advice and contribute to technical execution for projects within the division covering strategic planning, organizational development, project management, public comment analysis, and policy & regulatory support. (Program_Management_Policy_Capabilities.pdf (rippleeffect.com)
• Establishes and maintains relationships with external consultants, vendors and partners and identifies new partnerships when appropriate, especially Subject Matter Experts covering a wide range of science & health disciplines.
• Works with BD team to develop a business unit pipeline of proposal opportunities by developing relationships, vetting opportunities, leading proposals and overseeing the pricing and technical solutioning for proposals.
• Actively promote the company and the business unit by contributing to recruiting, participating in networking events, presenting at professional meetings and actively developing networks.
• Provides overall strategic vision for the division and demonstrates a solid understanding of the industry including client trends, competitors, risks and opportunities in the marketplace.
• Troubleshoot and answer questions in new and difficulty situations; provide guidance and lead through ambiguity.
• Perform other duties related to the core functions of the job.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Degree in science or health-related field
• 15+ years of progressive experience in program management and policy development, preferably in a consulting environment.
• At least eight years of project management and six years supervisory experience.
• At least three years of business development experience.
• A proven track record in leadership roles with demonstrated success in managing large teams and complex projects.

Basic Requirements

• Experience leading federal projects in health and science areas and can demonstrate experience working with NIH or CMS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Exceptional verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills and strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Established relationships across the government and government contracting industries.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficient in project management tools and software.
• Experience with policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement.

Skills That Set You Apart:

• Master's or advanced degree, ideally in science or health field
• PMP certification or other project-management certification

If you have the passion and experience to lead at a strategic level, we encourage you to apply!

About Ripple Effect:

Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned small business delivering innovative, multi-disciplinary consulting solutions to a diverse range of clients. With our focus on science, research, and healthcare, we aim to make a positive impact in our communities and beyond!

Hiring Process | Life at Ripple | COVID Response | DEI

Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences. 

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Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, political affiliation, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department at HR@rippleeffect.com or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using E-verify. 

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Do you have a strong passion for visual design, and for bringing clients' visions to life? Are you experienced in leading diverse teams of individuals?

Ripple Effect is seeking a Creative Services Manager to lead our creative design team in delivering outstanding visual communications. In this role, you will be responsible for creative direction for new brand concepts, campaigns, marketing pieces, videos and animation.

We are looking for a dynamic leader who can inspire creativity, drive best practices in UX/UI design and provide workload management. You will collaborate closely with different departments to create compelling visuals and multimedia content that effectively convey our messaging and values.

General Information

• Job Code: PRO-CM-04M
• Location: Ripple Effect Headquarters – Rockville, MD
• Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular
  (Ask our recruiters aboutflexible work arrangements)
• Telework: Partial
• Manager: Yes
• Number of Openings: 1
• Salary Range: $83,539 to $96,069 per year (how we pay and promote)

Responsibilities

• Coordinates internal and external resources including freelancers, part-time designers, and vendors (e.g., voice talent, photographers, printers).
• Develops creative briefs and digital asset libraries to support design team activities.
• Develops and implements design standards based on UX/UI best practices and facilitates the creative design process.
• Oversees the creative development process to ensure products are high-quality (creatively designed and brand adherence), error free and client ready.
• Manages creative design team members providing mentoring, oversight and managing performance.
• Develops and monitors production schedules and manages changes in project scope, schedule and costs to deliver on-time, within scope and on-budget.
• Provides advice on creative approaches to accomplish project objectives.
• Contributes to proposal writing and technical solutioning and budgeting for design and creative projects.
• Develops and implements processes and procedures to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of team's operations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia Arts, or related field.
• 6+ years of relevant design experience

Basic Requirements

• Experience overseeing the creative design process, developing creative briefs and managing production schedules for high-quality and on-time delivery.
• Demonstrated knowledge of UX/UI or other industry design standards.
• Experience with graphic design for the federal government, non-profit or similar clients.
• Project and people management skills in budgeting, resourcing, planning, tasking and schedule management.
• Advanced ability to navigate program’s web-based system such as SharePoint, Teams or other project management tools.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with clients, staff, and external vendors.

• Strong portfolio examples showcasing creative design and storytelling through visuals across diverse platforms (e.g. video, web, print).

To be successful at Ripple Effect, you must be able to pay attention to details, clearly communicate, work independently, and have an eagerness to learn. Learn more about what makes Ripple so great check out our capabilities.

Skills That Set You Apart

• Mastery of graphic design platforms, including Adobe Creative Suite.
• Supervisory experience.
• Additional years of project management experience.
• Understanding of 508 compliance and web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG).
• Government Contracting (GovCon) experience.
• Experience with science and health projects.

About Ripple Effect

Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned small business providing professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across Communications & Outreach, Research & Evaluation, Program Management & Policy, Digital Transformation, and Technical & Scientific Support solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains. 

Hiring Process | Life at Ripple | DEIA 

Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences. 

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Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, political affiliation, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department at HR@rippleeffect.com or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using E-verify. 

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Do you have a strong passion for graphic and multimedia design, and for bringing clients' visions to life? Are you experienced in leading diverse teams of individuals?

Ripple Effect is seeking a Senior Graphic & Multimedia Design Manager to lead our creative team in delivering outstanding visual communications. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of graphic and multimedia design projects, ensuring high-quality outputs that align with our clients' needs and organizational standards.

We are looking for a dynamic leader who can inspire creativity and drive innovation while managing a diverse team of designers. You will collaborate closely with different departments to create compelling visuals and multimedia content that effectively convey our messaging and values.

General Information

• Job Code:CAT-GD-05M
• Location: Ripple Effect Headquarters – Rockville, MD
• Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular
  (Ask our recruiters aboutflexible work arrangements)
• Telework: Partial
• Manager: Yes
• Number of Openings: 1
• Salary Range: $89,108 to $102,475 per year (how we pay and promote)

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the graphic and multimedia/web design team, guiding projects from concept to completion.
• Develop and implement design strategies that elevate brand imagery and support client goals.
• Collaborate with clients to conceptualize and produce high-quality video content, animations, and graphics.
• Ensure adherence to brand guidelines and consistency in all creative outputs.
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation effectively.
• Mentor and inspire junior designers while providing feedback to support their professional growth.
• Analyze market trends and the competitive landscape to drive innovation in design offerings.
• Manage client relationships for design projects, ensuring their needs are met and expectations are exceeded.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia Arts, or related field.
• 9+ years of relevant experience, with:
• 2+ years project management experience
• 2+ years of supervisory experience

Basic Requirements

• Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of designs and multimedia projects.
• Proven experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere Pro).
• Experience mentoring junior employees of diverse skillsets and levels on design principles.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Experience in supporting Business Development activities related to design projects.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of and experience in user-centered design principles and processes.
• Knowledge of current design trends and best practices in multimedia production.
• Ability to story tell through visuals across diverse platforms.
• Experience working with federal, nonprofit or other related mission driven clients focused in science or health

To be successful at Ripple Effect, you must be able to pay attention to details, clearly communicate, work independently, and have an eagerness to learn. Learn more about what makes Ripple so great check out our capabilities.  

Skills That Set You Apart

• Understanding of 508 compliance and web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG)
• Understanding of UX/UI design principles
• Additional years of supervisory and/or project management experience

About Ripple Effect

 Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned small business providing professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across Communications & Outreach, Research & Evaluation, Program Management & Policy, Digital Transformation, and Technical & Scientific Support solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains. 

Hiring Process | Life at Ripple | DEIA 

Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences. 

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Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, political affiliation, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department at HR@rippleeffect.com or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using E-verify. 

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Are you passionate about understanding and improving communication strategies? Do you thrive on analyzing data and making impactful recommendations?

Ripple Effect is looking for a Communications Research and Evaluation Manager to support our client’s mission. This role will work closely with our Communications team to conduct in-depth research, evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies, and deliver successful mixed methods evaluations and research studies.

If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We have a diverse, progressive, and engaging work environment, offering a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle. 

General Information 

• Job Code: SHR-PE-04M
• Location: Ripple Effect Headquarters – Rockville, MD 
• Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular  
  (Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements) 
• Telework: Partial
• Clearance:Public Trust 
• Manager:Yes 
• Number of Openings: 1 
• Salary Range: $92,821 to $106,744 per year (how we pay and promote) 

Responsibilities 

• Conducts comprehensive research on communication messaging and strategies to evaluate effectiveness of communications campaigns.
• Provides technical advice on methodology approaches to accomplish project objectives (e.g., research design, analytical techniques, sampling methods).
• Coordinates internal resources and external consultants and vendors to execute evaluation and research studies.
• Ensures projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget and are technically sound and accurate.
• Manages a small research team and provides mentoring and oversight to manage performance.
• Develops a detailed project plan to track progress and manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
• Provides expert advice and contribute to technical execution of projects, including data collection, instrument design, report development, analysis and synthesis of findings or other deliverables. 
• Generates evidence-based recommendations and summarizes them in reports to highlight insights and drive actions.
• Contributes to proposal writing and technical solutioning for communications research and evaluation projects and may lead technical sections.
• Develops processes and procedures to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of team's operations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, health, science or any other relevant field
• 10 years' experience
• 2 years project management experience
• 6 years' experience with mixed evaluation methods
• 2 years focused on communications research

Basic Requirements 

• Technical experience with qualitative and quantitative evaluations
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Project and people management skills in budgeting, resourcing, planning, tasking and risk management
• Ability to communicate results simply and effectively
• Ability to develop strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and external vendors
• Ability to report to our Headquarters location (Rockville, MD) 1-2 days per week

To be successful at Ripple Effect, you must be able to pay attention to details, clearly communicate, work independently, and have an eagerness to learn. Learn more about what makes Ripple so great check out our capabilities.  

Skills That Set You Apart 

• Master's or doctoral degree (can substitute for years of experience)
• Experience preparing OMB and IRB clearance packages
• Previous supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ability to keep up with industry trends in communications research and evaluation
• Working knowledge of communications theories
• PMP or other project management certification

If you don’t have all of the skills above, don’t be discouraged—no resume paints a complete picture of a person. There’s a good chance you’re more wonderful than you think, so please apply! 

About Ripple Effect 

 Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned small business providing professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across Communications & Outreach, Research & Evaluation, Program Management & Policy, Digital Transformation, and Technical & Scientific Support solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains. 

Hiring Process | Life at Ripple | DEIA 

Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences. 

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Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, political affiliation, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department at HR@rippleeffect.com or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using E-verify. 

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Interested in joining a top team of scientists committed to providing the best medical care to pilots and astronauts? Do you have a passion for helping research maintain the highest level of legal and ethical standards?

Ripple Effect is looking for a Research Oversight & Compliance Officer with eight years of experience to support our client’s mission. This individual will work closely with Travis Air Force Base David Grant Medical Center/Clinical Investigation Facility (CIF) to work with collaborators across the nation to support a growing Space Medicine research portfolio. Working with a team of scientists and clinical research nurses, the Research Oversight & Compliance Officer will oversee a biomedical research portfolio that focuses on improving the mission capabilities of the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and NASA and is strongly aligned with Defense Health Agency and the Air Force Surgeon General's strategic initiatives.

If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We are a diverse, progressive, and engaging work environment. We offer a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle.

General Information

• Job Code: SHR-RA-04T
• Location: Travis Air Force Base - Fairfield, CA
• Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular
  (Ask our recruiters aboutflexible work arrangements)

• Telework:Partial

• Clearance: NACI
• Number of Openings: 1
• Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 / annually (how wepay and promote)

Responsibilities

Animal Welfare Program Support:

• Review research applications and protocols to ensure consistency, completeness, and compliance with federal and state regulations, as well as institutional guidelines
• Prepare Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) agenda in preparation of committee meetings
• Attend IACUC meetings, document meeting minutes, and other related duties, as required
• Assist in developing, recommending, and implementing policies and procedures to enhance efficiency of committee operations and general office functions
• Monitor the regulatory environment and recommend changes as needed
• Attend seminars, workshops, and conferences in order to gain insight into new trends in animal research and to learn new approaches for the application of federal regulations

Human Research Protections Program Support:

• Review applications in support of clinical investigations/research to ensure consistency, completeness, and compliance with federal and state regulations, as well as institutional guidelines
• Work with PIs to ensure that research applications communicate outcomes of research clearly
• Facilitate uploading all appropriate documents and files to the electronic IRB system (eIRB)
• Review Informed Consent Documents (ICDs) for protocol and amendment‐specific content
• Perform initial and adjunct ethics and legal reviews of research applications for exempt and non‐exempt review
• Support ongoing compliance and management of program audits of sponsored research programs
• Evaluate reports of unanticipated problems, protocol amendments and continuing review forms, and prepare recommendations to the IRB committee
• Coordinate a team approach to produce the monthly IRB agenda for each meeting and help ensure that materials are distributed within established guidelines
• Attend IRB meetings, record deliberations, document meeting minutes for IRB Chair approval
• Assist in developing, recommending, and implementing policies and procedures to enhance efficiency of committee operations and general office functions
• Assist with training and orientation tasks of new committee members
• Monitor the regulatory environment and recommend changes, as needed, to institutional officials

Research Partnership and Intellectual Property Support:

• Draft, edit and track research collaborative agreements to include: CRADAs, Material Transfer Agreements, Non‐Disclosure Agreements, MOUs, MOAs, Work Plans, Patent Licensing Agreement, Interagency Agreements, Invention Disclosures, etc.
• Support initial legal review of site-specific Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) and invention disclosures
• Review research plans and collaborative agreements for potential intellectual property rights and invention disclosures
• Ensure proper documentation and submission of appropriate disclosures to protect the rights of the Air Force and its collaborators
• Other duties, as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience

• Masters' Degree in a related field
• Juris Doctor (JD) can substitute for MS/MA
• 8 years of animal welfare program, IRB, or human protections experience

Basic Requirements

• Strong background in IACUC or IRB procedures and related research policies
• Experience advising, drafting, and coordinating collaborative agreements (CRADAs)
• Experience with invention disclosures, patents, patent law and related areas
• Highly organized, efficient, and extremely detail-oriented
• Demonstrated strength in verbal and written communication skills, including professional emails
• Must work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize among multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, relying on your own resources and initiative
• Ability to work productively in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft SharePoint to accomplish tasks
• Contract dictates that the following criteria must be met:
• Demonstration of current Basic Life Support certification (To be completed on own at least two business days prior to start date and must include an in-person skills assessment. AHA is the preferred certification vendor.)
• Demonstration of required immunizations, to include: COVID, HBV, Influenza, MMR, Tdap/Td, Varicella, Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST)/QuantiFERON-TB Gold (QFT) (To be completed on own at least two business days prior to start date.)

• Ability and willingness to travel to Fairfield, CA, to support key in-person meetings and audits

To be successful at Ripple Effect, you must be able to pay attention to details, clearly communicate, work independently, and have an eagerness to learn. Learn more about what it takes to become a Rippler here.

Skills That Set You Apart

• Certificate in the Ethical Foundations of Animal Care and Use
• Certified IRB Professional (CIP) certification
• CITI training in accordance with local IRB policy
• Familiarity and/or experience with patent law or related areas
• Experience reviewing research collaborative agreements from a legal and regulatory perspective (e.g., CRADAs, Material Transfer Agreements, Non‐Disclosure Agreements, MOUs, MOAs, Work Plans, Patent Licensing Agreement, Interagency Agreements, Invention Disclosures, etc.)

If you don’t have all of the skills above, don’t be discouraged—no resume paints a complete picture of a person. There’s a good chance you’re more wonderful than you think, so please apply!

About Ripple Effect

Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned small business providing professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across communications & outreach, research & evaluation, policy & program management, digital transformation, and strategic staffing solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains.

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Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences.

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Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, political affiliation, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department atHR@rippleeffect.comor your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified usingE-verify.

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