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RTI International

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1958

🔬 Science

📚 Education

🌍 Social Impact

Science • Education • Social Impact

RTI International is an independent nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition through science-based solutions in climate, education, health, and equity. The institute engages in multidisciplinary research spanning diverse areas such as health care, international development, environmental sciences, and social and economic justice. RTI International collaborates with a wide range of partners including governments, businesses, universities, and non-profit organizations to conduct research and provide technical services. It aims to impact global wellbeing by leveraging expertise in fields such as climate change solutions, education reform, public health, food security, and more. RTI International also emphasizes corporate responsibility, sustainability, and commitment to quality and ethics in its operations.

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary liaison and representative to ACF, managing the overall client relationship and ensuring that project activities align with federal requirements and expectations • Provide overall management, strategic direction, and leadership for all Baby FACES activities, personnel, and project operations • Ensure that all work conducted under the contract is technically sound, high quality, and responsive to program needs • Oversee day-to-day project operations, including coordination of staff, activities, and project resources • Develop, obtain approval for, and manage detailed project scopes, workplans, timelines, and deliverables, while tracking progress and performance • Work closely with the Principal Investigator and project leadership team to ensure effective execution of the study and achievement of project objectives • Supervise senior technical and operational staff, including performance management, staff development, recruitment, and retention efforts • Monitor project budgets, expenditures, and performance metrics, ensuring contractual compliance, timely deliverables, and achievement of study targets and outcomes

🎯 Requirements

• Master's degree and 12 years of experience or a PhD and 8 years of experience in similar professional services • Demonstrated track record of successfully managing complex, national-scale studies in the U.S. • Early Head Start expertise , including experience with EHS program evaluations , is required • Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including ACF officials, partners, EHS staff, teachers, families, and civil society organizations, including tribal entities • Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and an ability to manage projects with remote offices and team members • Demonstrated experience utilizing innovative approaches to deliver program results cost-effectively • First-class writing and communication skills in English.

🏖️ Benefits

• competitive base salary • generous paid time off policy • merit based annual increases • bonus opportunities • robust recognition program • health insurance • dental insurance • life insurance • short-term and long-term disability insurance • retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan • paid parental leave for all parents • financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments • financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities • employee assistance program • numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance