Gofractional
Position Summary
The Deputy Director IV works in collaboration with Tracking California’s Executive Director to provide leadership and management of the program, including development and implementation of program priorities and partnerships, while simultaneously serving as Principal Investigator (PI) of one or more significant Tracking California grant awards including CalWATCH, CHARM, and related projects. The position provides oversight or leads day-to-day functioning of the program, program strategic planning, grants management, and human resources. The Deputy Director reports to the Executive Director.
This is a regular part-time 75% FTE position that is expected to have a work schedule of 30 hours per week.
This position works remotely, with regular travel for in-person meetings and other work activities across California and occasional travel outside California required. The incumbent is expected to work flexible hours to accommodate work and meeting schedules across time zones.
Full salary range for this position: $147,452 to $230,245 per year based on 100% FTE. The typical hiring range for this position is from $110,589.00 (minimum) to $141,636.75 (midpoint), based on 75% FTE. The starting salary is determined using a variety of factors, such as the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as internal equity consideration and budget availability.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Program Strategic Planning and Team Management (20%)
Work with the Executive director to identify program strategic planning and management needs
Plan and facilitate program strategic planning processes, retreats, and planning-related meetings
Participate in planning and management of complex individual projects
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with collaborating organizations
Supervisory responsibility to mentor and guide junior staff
Principal Investigator and Scientific Leadership (20%)
Serve as PI or Multi-PI with responsibility for all programmatic and scientific decisions
Convene research teams and lead development and implementation of project activities
Provide leadership for study design, protocol development, instrument development, and analytic approaches
Ensure IRB/CPHS and human subjects compliance, including protocol submissions and amendments
Establish and oversee data-sharing and data use agreements
Oversight of project deliverables and timelines
Fundraising and Grants Application Management (15%)
Identify and pursue funding opportunities aligned with Tracking California priorities
Lead or substantively contribute to development of funding proposals, including scientific framing and methods
Develop budgets, budget narratives, and scopes of work in collaboration with Tracking California and PHI grants and finance staff
Manage and oversee grant submission processes
Oversee narrative and financial reporting for assigned grants
Scientific Dissemination and External Leadership (10%)
Lead scientific dissemination through peer-reviewed manuscripts, reports, and conference presentations
Represent Tracking California at professional meetings, learning collaboratives, and convenings
Serve on relevant state and national committees and advisory groups
Workforce Development and Administrative Leadership (10%)
Mentor and support scientific and project staff
Provide administrative leadership for staff supporting PI-led projects
Collaborate with the Executive Director and Management Team on staff professional development
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
At least 12 years of related experience, including at least 7 years of management level experience.
Bachelor’s degree required, or substitute with four additional years of relevant experience.
Other Qualifications
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, written and oral communications skills.
Strong working knowledge and experience in federal and other contracts and grant awards
Good personnel management skills.
Skills in strategic planning and meeting facilitation.
Experience in project management and prioritization.
Ability to interpret and connect programmatic and organizational needs to development and resource planning.
Ability to identify and analyze organizational needs to guide and direct staff to meet program and administrative requirements.
Risk assessment and management ability: determine, communicate and execute next steps to prevent / solve problems.
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This is a regular part-time 75% FTE position that is expected to have a work schedule of 30 hours per week.
This position works remotely, with regular travel for in-person meetings and other work activities across California and occasional travel outside California required. The incumbent is expected to work flexible hours to accommodate work and meeting schedules across time zones.
Full salary range for this position: $147,452 to $230,245 per year based on 100% FTE. The typical hiring range for this position is from $110,589.00 (minimum) to $141,636.75 (midpoint), based on 75% FTE. The starting salary is determined using a variety of factors, such as the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as internal equity consideration and budget availability.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Program Strategic Planning and Team Management (20%)
Work with the Executive director to identify program strategic planning and management needs
Plan and facilitate program strategic planning processes, retreats, and planning-related meetings
Participate in planning and management of complex individual projects
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with collaborating organizations
Supervisory responsibility to mentor and guide junior staff
Principal Investigator and Scientific Leadership (20%)
Serve as PI or Multi-PI with responsibility for all programmatic and scientific decisions
Convene research teams and lead development and implementation of project activities
Provide leadership for study design, protocol development, instrument development, and analytic approaches
Ensure IRB/CPHS and human subjects compliance, including protocol submissions and amendments
Establish and oversee data-sharing and data use agreements
Oversight of project deliverables and timelines
Fundraising and Grants Application Management (15%)
Identify and pursue funding opportunities aligned with Tracking California priorities
Lead or substantively contribute to development of funding proposals, including scientific framing and methods
Develop budgets, budget narratives, and scopes of work in collaboration with Tracking California and PHI grants and finance staff
Manage and oversee grant submission processes
Oversee narrative and financial reporting for assigned grants
Scientific Dissemination and External Leadership (10%)
Lead scientific dissemination through peer-reviewed manuscripts, reports, and conference presentations
Represent Tracking California at professional meetings, learning collaboratives, and convenings
Serve on relevant state and national committees and advisory groups
Workforce Development and Administrative Leadership (10%)
Mentor and support scientific and project staff
Provide administrative leadership for staff supporting PI-led projects
Collaborate with the Executive Director and Management Team on staff professional development
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
At least 12 years of related experience, including at least 7 years of management level experience.
Bachelor’s degree required, or substitute with four additional years of relevant experience.
Other Qualifications
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, written and oral communications skills.
Strong working knowledge and experience in federal and other contracts and grant awards
Good personnel management skills.
Skills in strategic planning and meeting facilitation.
Experience in project management and prioritization.
Ability to interpret and connect programmatic and organizational needs to development and resource planning.
Ability to identify and analyze organizational needs to guide and direct staff to meet program and administrative requirements.
Risk assessment and management ability: determine, communicate and execute next steps to prevent / solve problems.
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