Communication Evaluation Research Project Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead a multidisciplinary team in conducting research and strategic planning for concurrent capture opportunities and health research initiatives.

• Drive pipeline expansion, capture efforts, and proposal development to secure new business opportunities.

• Evaluate progress towards company business objectives and related metrics.

• Foster an engaged division workforce with pathways for growth.

• Advocate for process improvements and team innovation.

• Monitor public health trends and effectively communicate them to the team.

• Contribute to the strategic planning for Civilian & Health and operationalize division-level strategies.

• Balance team utilization with skills enhancement, professional development, and morale maintenance.

• Engage with clients to establish and cultivate relationships for organic growth.

• Collaborate with business partners and professionals across various Fors Marsh divisions.

• Lead initiatives aimed at assessing and enhancing staff competencies.

• Assemble project teams and oversee theory-based formative, process, and summative evaluations.

• Generate qualitative and quantitative insights and translate them into actionable program planning and optimization.

• Ensure adherence to IRB, OMB, and data protection laws and regulations.

• Engage in thought leadership activities for reputation enhancement.

• Participate in Civilian & Health and Fors Marsh events.

• Report directly to the Director of Audience Analytics for Healthy Communities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s degree in health communication, communication, marketing, advertising, public health, economics, psychology, sociology, anthropology, or a related social science discipline.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in leading campaign and/or communication evaluation projects, including design, implementation, analysis, and reporting.

• At least 20 years of experience in conducting applied research and strategic planning projects of varying scope.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, including competitor analyses, strategic positioning, and business partnerships.

• At least 5 years of project management experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in staff supervision and development.

• Proven ability to lead seasoned subject matter or technical experts.

• Demonstrated leadership in peer-reviewed publications showcasing evaluation results.

• Strong skills in customer orientation, flexibility, initiative, collaboration, problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution, planning and organization, communication, and accountability.

• May be subject to a low-level government security investigation and must meet eligibility criteria for access to sensitive information.

• Previous experience as a project director leading a complex, multi-component evaluation project for a federal and/or state health organization.

• Prior experience supporting multiple concurrent capture efforts and research projects.

• Experience in overseeing multiple subcontractors and addressing program challenges.

• Background in training, coaching, and mentoring staff.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental coverage at 100% for employee plans.

• Additional options for vision and long- and short-term disability insurance.

• Flexible leave policies that allow employees to take time off as needed to balance work and personal responsibilities.

• Access to a floating holiday bank.

• Generous matching retirement contributions with no vesting period starting in the third month of employment.

• Dedicated budgets for training and development.

• Paid time off for volunteer activities.

• Staff-led affinity groups.

• Discounts on products and services through the certified B Corp network.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people's lives.