Project Management Analyst, Global Health Systems

The World at Abt 

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Associates. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges. 

We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.  

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you. 

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance. 

 

The Opportunity

As a Project Management Analyst (PMA) you will work on health financing activities on the USAID-funded Local Health Systems Sustainability (LHSS) project core-funded work portfolio, which support the development of priority global public goods to strengthen health systems in USAID focus countries. You will also support business development efforts on Abt’s Resilient Health Systems Portfolio Business Development team. 

 

Core Responsibilities

• Support desk research and literature review needs for proposals, technical deliverables, and technical products/reports, related to general health systems strengthening and related to health financing.
• Support global technical activities in health financing with coordination of technical tasks and drafting of technical content. 
• Contribute to drafts of proposal/deliverables and sections of proposals/deliverables including work plans, quarterly reports, annual reports, key personnel and capability annexes, and other technical products/reports; provide basic formatting and editing support for deliverables.
• Draft communications products such as success stories, newsletter articles, web updates, stories and features for websites and other external sources.
• Support administrative needs of project and proposal technical teams including organizing external and internal meetings, note-taking, and dissemination for team meetings/calls, organizing project documents and project files and other tasks/duties, as needed, including serving as a proposal coordinator on assigned bids. 
• Support other programmatic and administrative tasks/duties, as needed​.

 

What We Value

• Bachelor’s Degree + Two years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree.
• One to two years of experience managing administrative and technical aspects of large international development programs strongly preferred.
• Basic understanding of health financing in low- and middle-income countries.
• Experience conducting literature reviews and research.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Previous experience drafting work plans, quarterly reports, and technical documents preferred.
• French and/or Spanish language skills preferred.
• Computer skills especially in MS Teams, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.

What We Offer 

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development. 

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. US work authorization is required, and sponsorship is not available.

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $65,111.30 to $91,155.82 and may vary by ten percent depending on candidate geographic location.  Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.   

Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

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Around the world, vulnerable populations face an array of complex problems. At Abt Global, we’re committed to making fundamental societal change in these disproportionately affected communities. We help wherever we’re needed. Here, you’ll collaborate with an international network of talented colleagues as you design and implement solutions for critical health, climate, economic, an