Opportunity

Abt Associates seeks a senior program manager to join its U.S. Domestic Division in providing economic and regulatory support for environmental programs with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other government clients. The candidate will support an interdisciplinary team in providing full lifecycle support for regulatory efforts in areas related to air quality, climate change, chemical safety, environmental justice, and other areas of national interest.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior member of the Abt EPA Account leadership team.
• Manage projects, including budget management, staffing coordination, and client engagement.
• Leading teams of analysts and subcontractors in executing high-quality work in collaboration with government clients.
• Providing lifecycle support for regulatory development processes, including public comment support, technical support, document development, option selection, and finalization.
• Leading the development of economic and other analyses in support of regulatory actions.
• Supporting the development and implementation of tools and resources applied to economic and regulatory analyses, including cost models.
• Leading business development efforts, including identifying contracting opportunities and leading capture efforts.

Preferred Skills/Prerequisites

• Required: extensive experience supporting federal regulatory development efforts, either as a consultant or federal government employee.
• Required: background in environmental policy, economics, or regulatory policy.
• Preferred: experience in developing regulations related to environmental issues such as air or water pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, oil or hazardous substance spill mitigation and clean up, or toxic substances.
• Preferred: additional background and training in environmental chemistry, environmental science, or engineering.
• Familiarity with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations and statutory authorities (e.g., the Clean Air Act, TSCA), regulatory development processes, and key policies (including the Administrative Procedure Act).
• Ability to work in team settings by communicating clearly, meeting deadlines, and exercising initiative to resolve complex challenges. Candidate must be able to work independently, completing complex tasks under indirect supervision where there is latitude for independent action and decision-making
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Excellent oral communication, writing, and analytical skills are essential.
• Experience managing complex projects for government clients.

Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree + Thirteen years of relevant experience, or PhD + Eight years of relevant experience

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $105,120.07 to $168,192.11 and may vary by ten percent depending on candidate geographic location. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.

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 strongly encouraged to apply.

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