Program Officer, Dissemination & Implementation

Post Date
2/24/2023
Job Location
1333 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, District of Columbia
About Us
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is an independent nonprofit organization authorized by Congress in 2010. Its mission is to fund research that will provide patients, their caregivers and clinicians with the evidence-based information needed to make better-informed healthcare decisions. PCORI is committed to continually seeking input from a broad range of stakeholders to guide its work.
Position Summary
PCORI has an exciting opportunity for a Program Officer, Dissemination & Implementation (D&I). This person will take a central role in the program’s funding initiatives and other activities. The PO's work requires a commitment to the program’s goals of promoting the uptake of high-quality evidence in practice, the ability to critically assess evidence and project proposals, and the ability to represent the program professionally in work with applicant and project teams. The position involves close collaboration with D&I Program Team members and coordination with departments across PCORI.
Sound like you? Read on!
Duties And Responsibilities

• Review and consider D&I Program applicants’ project concepts and proposals, providing feedback and input on their ideas’ fit with D&I Program funding priorities. Participate in funding decision processes. Develop briefing materials, presentations, and other materials for PCORI Committees and Board of Governors, summarizing program recommendations and important project features.
• Play a central role on the D&I funding team:
• Directly support the D&I Program Director in conceptualizing and operationalizing new activities and refining current initiatives, providing technical, programmatic, and strategic input.
• Manage initiatives or activities for the D&I program as needed to address PCORI or program priorities.
• Oversee progress for projects funded through PCORI’s D&I funding initiatives; maintain regular communication with awardee teams.
• Represent PCORI externally and the D&I Program internally.
• Collaborate with D&I program staff at all levels; work with other PCORI colleagues as appropriate.

Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above.
Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Required Skills

• Familiarity with the healthcare delivery system and the roles of various stakeholders. Broad familiarity with – and interest in – diverse areas of health services and/or medical research. Familiarity with comparative effectiveness research; ability to critically review journal publications reporting results from PCORI-funded and related studies.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to stay abreast of Implementation Science and D&I best practices literature and incorporate relevant concepts into program initiatives and communications. Background or experience relevant to implementation is desirable; strong commitment to the goals of the program, interest, and initiative to learn are required.
• Ability to prepare slide presentations, including ability to conceptualize a presentation based on understanding of the audience’s interests and larger context. PowerPoint competence desirable: oral presentation skills (or willingness to learn) also desirable.
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; collegial, energetic, able to develop productive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, awardees, consultants, external funders, and others who contribute to program development and management.
• Ability to work with a high level of independence and to take initiative in completing tasks and projects.
• Strong writing skills. Strong analytic and problem-solving skills. Able to prepare cogent memos and other summaries by synthesizing material and focusing on the essence of an issue; able to think strategically and see the big picture.

Required Experience

• Doctoral degree preferred in a field relevant to patient-centered outcomes research (e.g., health services research, public health, health policy, sociology, psychology, program evaluation) plus minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience -OR- Master’s degree in relevant field plus minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience demonstrating increasing responsibility.
• Experience handling and managing multiple priorities effectively; experience in work environments that require organizing time efficiently and having a high tolerance for change.
• Applicants with advanced academic or professional credentials, extensive years of relevant health research experience, or relevant experience working in a funding organization/agency may be considered for senior Program Officer roles.
• Professional experience in health care delivery settings is desirable. Professional experience in program evaluation or related quantitative analysis is also desirable.

The health and safety of our employees is a top priority. As part of that commitment, PCORI requires all employees, regardless of remote work status, to be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or new employee at PCORI, you will be required to comply with PCORI's vaccination policy, report your vaccination status, and provide proof of vaccination. Compliance with the policy does allow for exceptions, but those exceptions will only be granted in circumstances related to medical conditions, disabilities, and sincerely held religious beliefs. Continuing with this application indicates your intent to comply with PCORI's Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
PCORI conducts background checks on all applicants.
PCORI’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
PCORI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity both internal and external to the workplace. You can learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion here. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
Tracking Code
1281-858