Job Description

Portfolio & Project Oversight

• Lead multiple concurrent behavioral health research, training, and technical assistance projects, ensuring deliverables meet quality, timeline, and budget expectations. 
• Translate strategic direction from the Program Director into actionable project plans and coordinated workstreams. 
• Anticipate challenges and implement solutions that protect client outcomes and organizational reputation. 

Written & Analytical Excellence

• Produce and oversee high-quality client-ready written deliverables, including strategic plans, assessments, policy analyses, executive summaries, and proposals. 
• Translate complex systems, policy, and operational information into clear, actionable recommendations. 
• Ensure all products reflect accuracy, clarity, and professional polish.

Supervision & Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor project managers and project staff, providing clear expectations, coaching, and constructive feedback. 
• Foster a team-oriented, collaborative environment that encourages respect, accountability, and shared success. 
• Model alignment with leadership priorities and uphold organizational values in all interactions. 

Client Engagement

• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for clients, managing expectations and building durable, trust-based relationships. 
• Facilitate meetings, presentations, and strategic discussions with professionalism and diplomacy. 

Strategy & Business Development

• Partner with the Program Director on portfolio strategy, performance monitoring, and growth planning. 
• Contribute to business development, including proposal preparation and scopes of work. 
• Identify opportunities to enhance existing engagements and responsibly expand client relationships. 

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of Master’s degree in Public Health, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Administration, Social Work, Public Policy, Business, or related field. 
• 8+ years of progressive experience in behavioral health systems, healthcare consulting, public sector services, and/or nonprofit systems work. 
• Demonstrated success managing large, complex, multi-stakeholder projects. 
• Strong supervisory experience, including developing managers and multidisciplinary teams. 
• Exceptional writing skills, with experience producing executive-level reports, proposals, and strategic documents. 
• Proven client management skills and ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders. 
• Experience managing project budgets, contracts, and performance metrics. 
• Knowledge of Medicaid, public behavioral health systems, and regulatory environments. 
• Experience supporting business development efforts. 
• High emotional intelligence, professional maturity, and sound judgment. 
• Willingness to receive feedback, reflect, and continuously strengthen leadership effectiveness. 
• Commitment to fostering a positive, collegial, and high-performing team culture. 
• Dedication to advancing behavioral health systems that improve outcomes for communities. 

Work Eligibility & Requirements

• Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available
• All work must be performed within the continental U.S. for the duration of employment, unless required by contract.
• Ability to work core hours aligned with Eastern Time, unless otherwise approved by your manager.
• Remote employees must maintain a dedicated, ergonomically appropriate workspace free from distractions, with reliable internet and a mobile device that supports efficient work.

Where You'll Work

• Remote (with occasional in-person collaboration days)
• If you’re near one of our offices (Arlington, VA; Silver Spring, MD; or Novi, MI), you’ll join us in person one day every other month ( 6 times per year) for a fun, purpose-driven Collaboration Day. These days are filled with creative energy, meaningful connection, and team brainstorming!
• Non-local employees may be asked to join us on these days at an approved co-working space.