Ally Behavior is a full-time, center-based, early intervention Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy program, serving children with autism ranging from 18 months to 6 years of age. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality therapy to help our early learners reach their potential to communicate, improve social skills, and prepare for academic success. The children we serve are at the heart of everything we do and we are passionate about our commitment to having a meaningful impact in the lives of our children and their families.
Location: Maryland / Virginia / Washington, D.C. Metro Area (Frequent Travel Required)
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Job Summary:
We are seeking a New Center Launch Associate to help bring new autism therapy centers from the construction phase to opening day efficiently, thoughtfully, and on schedule. In this role, you’ll ensure each new location is fully equipped with the furniture, supplies, and services needed to begin serving clients immediately. This is a highly hands-on, fast-paced role for someone who is exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and resourceful. You’ll work closely with our corporate team and travel regularly to new center locations to coordinate installations, manage deliveries, and oversee overall center readiness.
Ally Behavior is a dynamic, fun, and rewarding place to work that offers superior growth and leadership opportunities in a supportive, engaging environment. We have a unique and collaborative culture that is driven by our diverse team of professionals and our core values of Serving Others , Treatment Excellence , All One Ally , Resourceful in Finding Solutions , and Striving to Grow . Our comprehensive onboarding and training approach will support and prepare you to help us provide the best possible service to our clients!
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
Manage launch timelines to ensure new centers open on schedule
Procure, track, and coordinate delivery of furniture, equipment, therapy materials, and supplies
Assist with installation and activation of operational services, including Wi-Fi, security systems, phones, printers, and other core infrastructure
Participate hands-on in furniture assembly and setup of therapy rooms, offices, and common areas
Track budgets, purchase orders, and invoices; provide regular updates on spend versus plan
Monitor multiple launches simultaneously and proactively identify risks related to timelines, deliveries, permitting, or compliance
Support compliance readiness by coordinating inspections, permits, fire marshal approvals, and required sign-offs
Maintain and improve standardized launch checklists, templates, and playbooks
Ensure all centers meet Ally Behavior’s brand, safety, and operational standards at opening
Support handoff from construction teams to property management and operations
Provide additional support as needed related to the successful launch of new centers
Required Qualifications:
Experience or familiarity with center-based ABA therapy is a plus, but not required
Demonstrated ability to manage timelines, vendors, and deliverables through completion
Comfortable working in a hands-on, field-based role with frequent travel and on-site problem-solving
Strong communication skills with contractors, vendors, and internal teams
Experience managing budgets, purchase tracking, and expense documentation
Proficiency with spreadsheets, project tracking tools, and shared documentation systems
Ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions such as delayed shipments, schedule shifts, or permitting challenges
Ability to travel frequently within Maryland, Virginia, and the Washington, D.C. metro area
Ability to pass MD/VA state, FBI, and sex offender background checks
What You Will Bring:
You are an energetic, motivated and efficient person who can drive…