# Public Comment Project Manager

> Ripple Effect · Rockville, United States (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-19

**Salary:** USD 98,474–113,245

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Program Management and Policy

## Description

**General Information**

-   **Job Code:** SHR-AM-04M
-   **Location:** [Ripple Effect Headquarters – Rockville, MD](https://rippleeffect.com/find-us/)  
-   **Employee Type:** Exempt, Full-Time Regular
-   **Telework:** This role is fully remote
-   **Salary Range:** $98,474.00 - $113,245.00  (how we [pay and promote](https://rippleeffect.com/hiring-process/#section-pay))  

**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.

## Requirements

**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.

## Benefits

At Ripple Effect, we reward our employees for their contributions to our mission. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes [competitive pay, exceptional benefits](http://rippleeffect.com/Ripple_Effect_Total_Rewards_Package.pdf), and a range of programs that support your work/life balance and personalized preferences.  

[Learn more about our benefits and culture here.](https://rippleeffect.com/life-at-ripple/#section-careers)

## Apply

[Apply at Ripple Effect](https://apply.workable.com/the-ripple-way/j/7F107436E7/apply)

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