Senior Scientist

Responsibilities

• Lead and write technical proposals
• Provide scientific and management leadership for a portfolio of large, complex projects
• Conceptualize, design and implement large research and evaluation projects
• Build, mentor, and lead cohesive, multidisciplinary, and client-focused teams, applying best practices in project management and methods with an emphasis on quality and fiscal responsibility
• Develop and lead new business opportunities in area of expertise
• Lead project meetings and other activities, assign responsibilities, supervise staff, resolve problems, and track budgets and timelines
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses
• Prepare reports, presentations, literature reviews and other work products

Qualifications

• Education: Ph.D.
• Experience: Five or more years demonstrated experience leading and writing evaluation-focused technical contract proposals is required.
• Expertise: Expertise in winning, designing, and leading research or evaluation projects in one of the following areas: Substance use prevention, treatment and policy, Rural health, Criminal justice and corrections, Evidence of ability to win, manage, and monitor government contracts, grants, and/or cooperative agreements is required. Prior experience working on SAMHSA, CMS, HRSA, CDC, NIJ or other federal agency projects is highly valued. Prior experience collecting and analyzing SAMHSA data tools including SUPRT, NOMS and IPP. Experience with quantitative analysis software (Stata strongly preferred), data collection tools (e.g., REDCap), qualitative analysis software (e.g., Dedoose)
• Technical Skills: MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and citation management software

Work environment

• Interacting with multiple stakeholders
• Broad in scope covering one or more complicated areas
• A high degree of design and analytic ability and creative thinking is required to devise new, non-standard approaches to highly intricate, technically complex problems
• Hybrid working modality and flexible working hours

Personal attributes

• Attentive to details and excellent design, planning, and organization skills
• Communicate effectively with federal and state leadership, organizational management, and community stakeholders
• Skills, temperament, and interest in mentoring and training R&E Center staff
• The ability to work effectively with diverse groups and in highly complex and demanding situations
• Enthusiastic and curious about new methods and technologies, eager to learn, and active in taking on initiatives and new responsibilities
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisor, technical staff, partners, and clients

Pay

Salary Range: $105,000 - $120,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• A retirement plan with a 3% match
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off

Location

• All work must be performed within the United States or its territories.
• Employees are required to reside in, and carry out their job responsibilities from, a location within the U.S. or a U.S. territory for the duration of their employment.
• Limited exceptions may be granted for short-term personal or business travel outside of these areas, subject to prior written approval and in compliance with company policy.

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.