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Director of Domestic Programs
- Location: Bethesda, MD
- Salary: Commensurate with senior level experience and qualifications (Exempt)
Background
University Research Co., LLC (URC) and its nonprofit affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), is a professional services firm dedicated to helping clients use scientific methods and research findings to improve program management, operations and outcomes. For 42 years, URC/CHS has helped government and private sector clients design, operate, and evaluate programs that address health, social and educational needs. URC/CHS works in the U.S. and in developing and transitioning countries. Current clients include USAID, Department of Education, HHS: SAMHSA/NIH, CDC, the Global Fund, and the Gates Foundation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the President of URC and working in close collaboration with the Vice President for Program Development as well as the Officers of URC/CHS, this position would be involved in both strengthening our domestic proposal development processes, and in marketing and networking with clients and collaborative organizations for the purpose of expanding domestic program operations, and in identifying new business initiatives in the federal government and private foundation sector. Working closely and in collaboration with the President and the Vice President for Program Development, other responsibilities would include:
- Meeting with domestic program managers on a regular basis and leading them in strategic thinking about future related program activities URC might track
- Serve as a liaison to Bethesda HQ for off-site program managers and staff in problem-solving and resolving programmatic and client issues
- Leading proposal development with particular skills in pricing strategies and negotiations, and training mid-level staff in these skills
- Managing the processes needed to gather strategic information and interaction with potential clients, and attending key professional gatherings of clients and potential collaborators
- Responsibility for establishing active linkages within the URC business units and corporate staff for the purpose of information transfer, joint bids and joint products and services development
- Planning and directing planning outreach campaigns to clients, cooperating organizations, and constituency groups
- Contributing to existing and future contracts through limited participation in technical areas where skills and experience might be utilized
- Budgeting and managing resources and developing cost strategies for proposals in close collaboration with technical managers
- Train mid-level program development staff in effective marketing and program development techniques
Minimum Qualifications
- Proven leadership, management and teamwork skills with excellent communication, analytical, organizational and writing skills
- Graduate degree in field relevant to the position
- Ten years’ experience managing and marketing to domestic federal and state agencies and private sector
- Demonstrated ability to utilize and develop innovative programs using cutting edge technology, expand professional networks, and develop linkages with key clients and collaborating organizations
To Apply
Please forward a cover letter and resume to hr@urc-chs.com, or fax to HR at 301-941-8650. Web site: www.urc-chs.com.
Selection will be made in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity Regulations. People of Color, Women, People with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. |
