The Program Manager will lead administrative, budget, and personnel management activities across a portfolio of research, evaluation, and quality improvement projects at Boston University School of Public Health funded by the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Projects topically focus on how health care policies and health care delivery models impact quality of care, access to care, and cost of care for low-income or disabled veterans, typically using large datasets. The Project Manager will work with multidisciplinary project teams made up of health economists, health services researchers, data analysts, and policy analysts from Boston University, Harvard University, and the VA, all affiliated with the Partnered Evidence-based Policy Resource Center (PEPReC).
Skills
Job Requirements:
- 5-7 years of related experience
- Experience managing research and evaluation projects
- Experience working in a health- or health policy-focused department, organization, or setting
- Knowledge of IRB, HR, contracting, and budgeting processes and requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word)
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated and able to work well independently, while also working well with teams
- Ability to balance multiple tasks and efficiently manage time
- Bachelors degree (BA, BS)
Preferred Skills:
- 5+ years of professional experience
- Masters degree (MPH, MBA, MHA, or equivalent) in management, health care management or administration, health policy, or any related field
- Experience working with health care leadership
- Knowledge of grant application processes and grant management requirements
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
