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Research Project Manager

Community Family Advocates
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
Position Summary

We are seeking an organized project manager to support research studies that are impactful for the successful delivery of human services. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects, as well as the ability to coordinate various aspects of research processes – from agenda and milestone setting to recruitment and enrollment to monitoring and reporting.

Salary Range

79K-84K

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage operational aspects of research projects, including monitoring progress and facilitating communication
  • Support logistical planning for events, the data collection process, and workflow organization
  • Support, develop, and monitor recruitment and enrollment strategies for research studies
  • Conduct outreach and recruitment at sites within the community
  • Identify and troubleshoot barriers to enrollment and participant retention
  • Ensure adherence to study protocols
  • Monitor compliance and support reporting efforts for funders or other stakeholders
  • Support the development of relevant funding proposals
  • Track project expenditures within allocated budget
  • Build and maintain relationships with, and among, research partners and participant referral sources
  • Support other aspects of research, analysis, and evaluation, as needed

Required Qualifications

  • Strong project management skills and experience
  • Experience with using digital tools to support recruitment, such as Qualtrics or other survey platforms
  • Outstanding organizational and communication skills, including comfort working with community-based organizations, participants, and researchers
  • Proven problem-solving ability, with capacity to anticipate and address barriers
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and independently
  • Knowledge of basic research methods, including informed consent and research ethics
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with planning, coordination, and execution of complex, multi-stakeholder research projects
  • Relevant personal experience with programs administered by DHS and populations served
  • Direct experience with government systems (especially human services) and community-led organizations

Soft Skills

  • Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams
  • Can respectfully engage with individuals and families regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (SOGIE), intellectual or physical ability, English language proficiency or life experiences
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Act 33 & 34 clearances.

This position will be formally employed by Community Family Advocates. In this capacity, the individual will report directly to Allegheny County Department of Human Services and will carry out day-to-day responsibilities under the direction, supervision, and operational guidelines of the Allegheny County Department of Human Services. While Community Family Advocates will serve as the official employer for administrative and human resources purposes, the role will function as an integrated part of Allegheny County’s team.

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