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Manager, Special Projects

Location:
Austin, TX
Posted:
October 29, 2026

Job Description

Job ID:
35458

ABC Story:

Action Behavior Centers (ABC) delivers evidence-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Founded in Austin, TX in 2017, ABC has quickly grown to become the largest and leading provider of ABA therapy in the United States, with hundreds of centers across the country. We deliver transformative patient outcomes across our suite of autism services, including diagnostic support, 1:1 individualized Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI), parent training, and school readiness programs. We are a fast-paced, private-equity backed company that is committed to providing high quality services to improve the lives of children and their families while providing our team members with a great culture that values their contribution daily.

Position Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Special Projects Manager to join our Finance & Strategy team at Action Behavior Centers. In this position, you will play a key role in leading cross-functional projects to drive enterprise-wide decisions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior leadership across various departments and the ability to influence decision-making and drive changes that will impact the company. Job Title: Manager, Special Projects Department: Finance & Strategy  Reports to: SVP, Finance & Strategy or Sr. Manager, Finance & Strategy depending on experience

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support cross-functional projects with senior leaders across finance, operations, legal and clinical teams to drive strategic initiatives, asking thoughtful questions along the way.
  • Co-develop project plans and ensure that teams are delivering on timelines.
  • Build models and perform ad hoc analyses to support projects.
  • Conduct thorough research into new and ambiguous topics.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, finance, data analytics, economics, etc.).
  • 4+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, chief of staff or equivalent experience. 
  • Advanced with Microsoft Office (mainly Excel and PowerPoint); fluency with G Suite is preferred.
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Critical Traits:

  • Self-starter who can excel in a fast-paced and challenging work environment.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Proficient at synthesizing ideas across multiple groups and topics. 
  • Strong interpersonal abilities and an ability to communicate effectively and succinctly, both verbally and on paper, with both leaders and cross functional team members. 
  • Excellent organization capabilities, including the ability to balance multiple high priority projects and meet tight deadlines.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Perks

  • 10 Days of PTO, 10 Paid Holidays, 2 Flex Days + More with Tenure 
  • Student Loan Repayment Employer Contributions 
  • Maternity/Paternity Award of up to $3,000 & FSA Options for Childcare 
  • Door Dash Pass and Regional Night of Honors 
  • Up to $600 Student Loan Repayment Options & Tuition Discounts 

Additional Rewards

  • Professional development: we want to pour into you as you pour into ABC 
  • Leadership opportunities: To be the best, we have to continually keep learning and you get to push yourself here to learn more and take on more responsibilities, and show what you can do! 
  • 401K Retirement Plans with company matching
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Compensation:

$100,000 - 120,000 commensurate with qualifications with 10% annual bonus   See what others have said when they made the decision to grow with us!    Glassdoor LinkedIn ABC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA). We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. @Copyright 2026  
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Teaching skills to change lives – not labels

As a BCBA at Action Behavior, you play a pivotal role in transforming the lives of the children we serve. Your expertise and dedication ensure that we fulfill our promises to our families:

We promise to celebrate your child’s individuality

We promise to help your child reach milestone moments

We promise to advocate for your child in everything we do

We promise to honor your family’s dynamics and values

Your journey is just beginning

At Action Behavior, we support your continued learning and career growth as a BCBA through our best-in-class professional curriculum, education, and skill-enhancement opportunities. Nourishing excellence is essential for helping our teammates grow!

Our training is built on three core principles:

  • Helping teammates learn the basics of ABA therapy
  • Staying updated with research
  • Improving clinical skills

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