Principal Research Associate - Behavioral Health - Remote

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Hiring Company is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Hiring Company's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.

Hiring Company is committed to building a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all. We believe that our greatest strength draws on the different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences of our employees.

As a Principal Research Associate, you will lead and support projects that address the need of individuals with behavioral health conditions and disabilities. You will collaborate and consult with networks of internal and external staff on proposals and projects from a variety of federal agencies, states and foundations. You will provide direction, management and support to evaluations, technical assistance and training contracts, and more. You will work with senior management team members on business development and be available to consult on behavioral health and disabilities issues as needed. You will collaborate with researchers within and outside of Hiring Company to publish peer-reviewed and technical reports based on your project work.

Job Responsibilities

• Take leadership role in business development activities.
• Supervise staff and interact with subcontractor and clients.
• Keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Support federal contracts that require evaluation, dissemination, technical expert panels, policy analyses, and technical assistance and training, as appropriate.
• Responsible for leading or contributing to all stages of federal contracts acquisition and management, as appropriate.
• Manage project budgets, develop technical, staffing and cost proposals.
• Contribute to publications based on project evaluations.

Basic Qualifications

• Masters degree in Psychology or related behavioral health field and 10+ years of experience working in behavioral health and disabilities research, policy, or technical assistance with federal and state clients.
• Experience managing project budgets, and developing technical, staffing and cost proposals.
• Experience managing and directing staff and subcontractors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience translating science into resources for target audiences including: federal, state, country, agency, provider, consumer, and families.
• Experience as a Project Director or Project Manager for federal or state contracts.
• Experience with research and evaluations design and implementation.

Other Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated communication skills
• Organization skills, including time management ability
• Collaboration with teams, managers and/or clients
• Detail oriented

Subject To Plan Requirements, Employees May Participate In

Hiring Company offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance.

• Holiday Leave (7 government holidays and 2 floating holidays)
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Health Advocate
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Sick Leave (10 days per year)
• Medical Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Professional Development
• Vacation Leave (15 days per year)
• Life and AD&D Insurance

Hiring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.