Deputy Director, Technical and Scientific Services

Ripple Effect•Rockville, MD

19h•$118,169 - $135,894•Remote

About The Position

Ripple Effect is seeking a Deputy Director, Technical & Scientific Services that will provide divisional leadership across science or health programs by overseeing technical strategy, quality, compliance, budgets, and documentation standards. This position manages managers and staff, aligns operations with enterprise goals, and drives innovation and continuous improvement. Leads stakeholder engagement and external partnerships. Operates independently under senior leadership direction, ensuring consistent, high‑quality delivery and effective people and process management across the division.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in field of study relevant to projects supported or relevant fields.
9+ years relevant experience, additional education substitutes for experience.
4+ years of project management experience, at least two of which in government consulting
2+ years of supervisory experience
2+ years of leading cross-disciplinary projects in government consulting
Advanced experience with project management in areas including project planning, timelines, resourcing, risk management, and task management.
Intermediate experience with project management software such as Microsoft Planner, Microsoft Project, Asana and Smartsheet.
Intermedia experience with Microsoft Office productivity software and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams, including delegating work, coaching staff, and driving accountability and performance outcomes
Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively across diverse audiences and situations
Proven experience managing projects and programs, ensuring timely delivery, quality outcomes, and alignment with organizational objectives
Strong problem-solving skills, including identifying issues, navigating complex challenges, and implementing effective, data-driven solutions
Experience driving continuous improvement and innovation by optimizing processes, incorporating feedback, and adapting to evolving priorities

Nice To Haves

Certificate in project management such as CAPM, PMP, PgMP or PfMP.
Advanced experience with technical writing in areas including process documentation, briefing decks, status reports, memos and other business writing.
Intermedia experience with AI tools, including their limitations and risks, and how they can be applied to support project management tasks.

Responsibilities

Oversees technical strategy across scientific and health programs, validating deliverables and integrating industry trends to ensure alignment with client needs.
Shapes communication strategies across divisions, delivering high-impact messaging to clients and leadership.
Approves and governs timelines for high-impact scientific and health initiatives, ensuring milestone adherence and proactive risk mitigation.
Takes accountability for divisional quality and embeds risk-based thinking into operational practices.
Oversees advanced analytics strategies and ensures data-driven decision-making across programs.
Leads divisional financial strategy and ensures delivery within budget and scope.
Oversees divisional compliance and ensures alignment with enterprise policies and client expectations.
Governs documentation strategy across the division to support transparency, compliance, and knowledge transfer.
Drives innovation and continuous improvement across divisional operations, leveraging insights from scientific and health industry networks and research.
Leads external scientific and health engagement and identifies opportunities for growth and collaboration based on industry intelligence.
Provides divisional leadership and manages people and processes to ensure that projects are delivered on time and produce the desired result.
Works under senior manager's long-range direction and proceeds independently. Results are technically authoritative and usually accepted without change.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.