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Public Comment Project Manager

Ripple Effect Rockville, Maryland, United States


No Relocation

Posted: June 19, 2026

Job Description

General Information

Position Overview

Are you passionate about bridging science and strategy to drive progress forward?

As a Public Comment Project Manager you will provide administrative, technical, and technology services to manage a portfolio of regulatory development and revision projects requiring public comment and/or interview data analysis and synthesis. In addition, you will manage people and processes to ensure that the projects are delivered successfully and meet client expectations. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Supports the design and implementation of programs and initiatives including developing objectives, drafting strategic & implementation plans and developing new workflows. 
  • Develops and implements processes and procedures to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of team's operations. 
  • Coordinates internal resources and external consultants and vendors to execute programs and projects. 
  • Manages a small team providing mentoring and oversight and managing performance. May supervise staff, when appropriate. 
  • Ensures projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget and are technically sound and accurate.  
  • Oversees the development of deliverables to ensure on-time delivery and high-quality.
  • Develops a detailed project plan to track progress and manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs. 
  • May manage larger projects and teams, multiple concurrent projects, or interdisciplinary projects spanning multiple business units.
  • Manages relationships with clients and all stakeholders. 
  • Provides advice on technical approaches to accomplish project objectives including meeting cadence, research approaches, resource needs, communication strategies, and data management. 
  • Establishes and maintains relationships with external consultants, vendors, and partners. 
  • Contributes to proposal writing and technical solutioning for relevant projects and may lead technical or management sections. 
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned. 
General InformationJob Code: SHR-AM-04MLocation: Ripple Effect Headquarters – Rockville, MD  Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time RegularTelework: This role is fully remoteSalary Range: $98,474.00 - $11...

Minimum Education and Experience 

  • Bachelor's degree in science, health, healthcare or related area; Master's degree preferred 
  • 10 years' experience 
  • 2 years project management experience 

Basic Requirements 

  • Experience with relevant research or programmatic software packages to accomplish project objectives. 
  • Advanced ability to navigate web-based systems such as SharePoint, Teams and other electronic business systems and train others on their use. 
  • Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
  • Project and people management skills in budgeting, resourcing, planning, tasking, and risk management. 
  • Ability to communicate results simply and effectively. 
  • Ability to develop strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and external vendors. 
  • May have advanced knowledge in area of technical expertise.

Skills that Set You Apart

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Experience as a consultant to federal agencies.
  • Experience analyzing public comments or other qualitative data for HHS agencies.

Additional Content

General Information

Position Overview

Are you passionate about bridging science and strategy to drive progress forward?

As a Public Comment Project Manager you will provide administrative, technical, and technology services to manage a portfolio of regulatory development and revision projects requiring public comment and/or interview data analysis and synthesis. In addition, you will manage people and processes to ensure that the projects are delivered successfully and meet client expectations. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Supports the design and implementation of programs and initiatives including developing objectives, drafting strategic & implementation plans and developing new workflows. 
  • Develops and implements processes and procedures to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of team's operations. 
  • Coordinates internal resources and external consultants and vendors to execute programs and projects. 
  • Manages a small team providing mentoring and oversight and managing performance. May supervise staff, when appropriate. 
  • Ensures projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget and are technically sound and accurate.  
  • Oversees the development of deliverables to ensure on-time delivery and high-quality.
  • Develops a detailed project plan to track progress and manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs. 
  • May manage larger projects and teams, multiple concurrent projects, or interdisciplinary projects spanning multiple business units.
  • Manages relationships with clients and all stakeholders. 
  • Provides advice on technical approaches to accomplish project objectives including meeting cadence, research approaches, resource needs, communication strategies, and data management. 
  • Establishes and maintains relationships with external consultants, vendors, and partners. 
  • Contributes to proposal writing and technical solutioning for relevant projects and may lead technical or management sections. 
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned. 
General InformationJob Code: SHR-AM-04MLocation: Ripple Effect Headquarters – Rockville, MD  Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time RegularTelework: This role is fully remoteSalary Range: $98,474.00 - $11...

Minimum Education and Experience 

  • Bachelor's degree in science, health, healthcare or related area; Master's degree preferred 
  • 10 years' experience 
  • 2 years project management experience 

Basic Requirements 

  • Experience with relevant research or programmatic software packages to accomplish project objectives. 
  • Advanced ability to navigate web-based systems such as SharePoint, Teams and other electronic business systems and train others on their use. 
  • Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
  • Project and people management skills in budgeting, resourcing, planning, tasking, and risk management. 
  • Ability to communicate results simply and effectively. 
  • Ability to develop strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and external vendors. 
  • May have advanced knowledge in area of technical expertise.

Skills that Set You Apart

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Experience as a consultant to federal agencies.
  • Experience analyzing public comments or other qualitative data for HHS agencies.