Are you an experienced project coordinator who thrives in fast-paced, technical environments and enjoys keeping complex research initiatives on track? Do you have a passion for organizing people, processes, and priorities to support cutting-edge biomedical research and data science at the national level?

Ripple Effect is looking for a Senior Project Coordinator with 4+ years of experience to support our client's mission. The Senior Project Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the National Library of Medicine (NLM)—a global leader in biomedical research and data science—in its efforts to accelerate biomedical discovery and improve public health through data-powered research. This role will support project planning, coordination, and documentation for multidisciplinary teams working across translational science, cloud infrastructure, and clinical data systems.

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

General Information 

• Job Code: PRO-PM-03

• Location: Ripple Effect Headquarters – Rockville, MD 

• Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular  
  (Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements) 

• Telework: None/Client Site
• Clearance: Other
• Number of Openings: 1 

• Salary Range: $71,704.00 - $82,406.00 (how we pay and promote) 

Responsibilities 

• Project Coordination & Planning: Serve as the primary point of contact for project coordination across technical and administrative teams. Support project planning, scheduling, and execution in collaboration with program leads and technical staff. Track milestones, deliverables, and dependencies to ensure timely and efficient project delivery.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including meeting notes, action items, and status reports. Prepare monthly activity and financial status reports, including cost tracking, staffing updates, and burn rate analysis. Ensure compliance with NIH/NLM documentation, reporting, and security requirements.
• Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate communication between government stakeholders, contractors, and cross-functional teams. Assist in preparing briefings, presentations, and updates for NIH leadership and program managers. Coordinate onboarding/offboarding documentation and maintain accurate personnel records.
• Administrative & Operational Support: Support centralized administrative functions such as budgeting, auditing, and human resource coordination. Monitor and report on recruiting efforts, training activities, and employee certifications. Assist with the development and implementation of transition plans and continuity of operations during closures.

Minimum Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree 

• 4 years of relevant professional experience, prferrably in program or project management experience 

Basic Requirements 

• Experience working with government contracts
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, timelines, and deliverables
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports, briefings, and documentation
• proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Confluence)

• Understanding of federal reporting requirements, documentation standards, and compliance frameworks (e.g., FISMA, Section 508)
• Experience supporting contract administration, including tracking labor hours, burn rates, and subcontractor performance

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 

• Experience working within NIH, HHS, or similar agencies is highly desirable
• Background in clinical or data science projects 
• Familiarity with cloud-based project delivery 
• Experience leading teams in Agile or Scrum environments 

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  

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 to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. 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.