New Center Launch Associate

Ally Behavior Centers•McLean, VA

10h•$50,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Ally Behavior is a full-time, center-based early intervention Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy program serving children with autism ages 18 months to 6 years. Its mission is to provide high-quality therapy that helps children develop communication and social skills and prepare for academic success. The New Center Launch Associate helps bring new autism therapy centers from construction through opening day, ensuring they are fully equipped and ready to serve clients on schedule. This hands-on, fast-paced role works closely with the corporate team and travels frequently to new locations to coordinate installations, manage deliveries, and oversee center readiness. The position is based in the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. metro area and requires frequent travel. Ally Behavior describes its culture as collaborative and supportive, with growth and leadership opportunities, comprehensive onboarding and training, and core values of Serving Others, Treatment Excellence, All One Ally, Resourceful in Finding Solutions, and Striving to Grow. Applicants must include a cover letter; applications without one will not be considered. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to manage timelines, vendors, and deliverables through completion.
Comfort working in a hands-on, field-based role involving frequent travel and on-site problem-solving.
Strong communication skills with contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
Experience managing budgets, purchase tracking, and expense documentation.
Proficiency with spreadsheets, project tracking tools, and shared documentation systems.
Ability to adapt to changing conditions, including delayed shipments, schedule changes, or permitting challenges.
Ability to travel frequently within Maryland, Virginia, and the Washington, D.C. metro area.
Ability to pass Maryland and Virginia state, FBI, and sex offender background checks.

Nice To Haves

Experience or familiarity with center-based ABA therapy is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage launch timelines to ensure new centers open on schedule.
Procure, track, and coordinate delivery of furniture, equipment, therapy materials, and supplies.
Assist with installation and activation of operational services, including Wi-Fi, security systems, phones, printers, and other core infrastructure.
Participate in furniture assembly and set up therapy rooms, offices, and common areas.
Track budgets, purchase orders, and invoices, and provide updates on spending versus plan.
Monitor multiple launches simultaneously and proactively identify risks involving timelines, deliveries, permitting, or compliance.
Coordinate inspections, permits, fire marshal approvals, and required sign-offs to support compliance readiness.
Maintain and improve standardized launch checklists, templates, and playbooks.
Ensure centers meet Ally Behavior’s brand, safety, and operational standards at opening.
Support handoff from construction teams to property management and operations.
Provide additional support as needed for successful new center launches.

Benefits

Quarterly bonuses based on individual and company performance.
Mileage reimbursement.
Guaranteed semi-monthly paycheck (24 payments).
Company-sponsored DashPass.
18 days of paid time off.
9 paid holidays (5 set days and 4 floating holidays).
Professional development opportunities.
Medical coverage with HSA, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna.
Up to $9,000 in post-maternity childcare assistance.
401(k) plan with company match.
Employee Assistance Program.
Short-Term Disability, Term-Life/AD&D Insurance, Critical Illness with Cancer Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Confinement Insurance, and Pet Insurance.
Tuition assistance.