Program Associate, Dissemination & Implementation

PCORI•Washington, DC

6d•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Associate (PA), Dissemination & Implementation, provides support for the program’s funding initiatives and other activities, advancing the uptake of high-quality evidence in practice. The role involves project management, contribution to application reviews, contract management, and project analysis. The PA works independently with guidance and collaboratively with the team to design and improve program initiatives, evaluate funding proposals, monitor programs and awards, and support other D&I initiatives and projects. The position works with PCORI departments and stakeholders to administer funded projects and support funding processes and activities related to translating, disseminating, and implementing research findings. The PA may also be asked to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically listed. PCORI conducts reference and background checks on all applicants. Employees must disclose relevant financial, business, and personal associations upon commencing employment and annually; disclosures are made publicly available on PCORI’s website.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a related field (for example, MPH, MPA, MPP, or MBA), or equivalent, with two to four years of related work experience preferred.
Strong organizational and project management skills, including independent thinking, ability to work with minimal supervision, ownership of projects, prioritization, and reliable follow-up.
Ability to produce polished, high-quality work with strong attention to detail.
Excellent written communication skills for routine internal and external communications.
Excellent analytical skills and ability to synthesize and translate complex material into clear, simple language.
Ability to read and interpret research articles published in professional journals.
Ability to make decisions, justify recommendations, and communicate responsively and clearly with proposal applicants.
Ability to work collaboratively and build productive relationships with the team, colleagues across PCORI, and awardees; excellent interpersonal skills.
Motivation to support PCORI’s mission and goals and to think imaginatively about opportunities and innovative approaches, independently and as part of a team.
Sound judgment and maturity, demonstrated through professionalism with people at all levels, internally and externally.
Tolerance for ambiguity and change, flexibility, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency with technology and electronic communications.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a health or health care organization is highly desirable.
Experience or knowledge of working in a funding organization or health services research organization is desirable.
Knowledge of implementation science and/or practice is desirable.
Quantitative research training is helpful but not required.
Applicants with advanced academic or professional credentials, more extensive relevant health research experience, and/or experience working in a funding organization or agency may be considered for Senior Program Associate roles.

Responsibilities

Participate in pre-award processes and reviews for D&I Program Funding Initiatives.
Administer funded projects, including project management, analysis, tracking, and correspondence, in collaboration with PCORI departments such as Contracts Management, Finance, Engagement, and Communications.
Support ongoing D&I Program initiatives and projects and represent the team in cross-department workgroups.
Provide administrative and project management support, 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 and special projects in collaboration with the D&I team.
Review letters of intent for programmatic fit and responsiveness and synthesize comments into well-written summaries.
Attend merit review meetings and contribute to programmatic discussions and application evaluation.
Review and propose milestones for funded projects, monitor their progress, and ensure appropriate project documentation and status reporting.
Respond to inquiries from PCORI-funded investigators or triage inquiries as appropriate.
Collaborate with Program Officers to identify potential areas of concern and assist in developing remediation plans.
Work with program staff to prepare materials, including slides and briefs, for Board or subcommittee meetings.
Assist with implementing and improving PCORI processes for funding awards and other activities related to translating, disseminating, and implementing findings, as well as PCORI policies.
Perform other duties and special assignments as required.