SME I / Program Manager

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Goldbelt Professional Services specializes in providing expert resources for Public Health missions including scientific, technical, and administrative support from junior staff to high-level subject matter experts. Research and data driven, Goldbelt Professional Services’ experts create solutions customized to the client’s needs. 

Summary:

Goldbelt Professional Services is seeking a SME I/ Program Manager to carry out a broad array of program management and administrative activities for DHQP Information Management Support.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate and manage Goldbelt IT and analytic contractor-supported projects for the Surveillance Branch ensuring activities remain aligned with established project objectives, priorities, timelines, and expected outcomes.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and work breakdown structures for Surveillance Branch IT and analytic initiatives supported by Goldbelt contractor personnel.
• Coordinate Goldbelt project activities across contractor teams, Surveillance Branch staff, technical subject matter experts, and other project stakeholders to support successful and timely completion of project objectives.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, decisions, and action items and provide routine project status updates to Surveillance Branch leadership and project stakeholders.
• Facilitate project planning sessions, status meetings, requirements discussions, and other project-related meetings involving Goldbelt contractor personnel and Surveillance Branch stakeholders.
• Identify, document, and track project risks, issues, and dependencies; coordinate mitigation activities and elevate matters that may affect project scope, schedule, resources, or deliverables.
• Coordinate Goldbelt contractor resources across Surveillance Branch IT and analytic projects to support project schedules, priorities, and anticipated workload.
• Monitor Goldbelt contractor progress against approved project plans and timelines and coordinate follow-up actions when activities or deliverables are at risk of delay.
• Maintain project documentation, including project schedules, milestone trackers, risk and issue logs, decision logs, action-item trackers, meeting documentation, and project status reports.
• Coordinate the collection, documentation, and clarification of Surveillance Branch business and technical requirements needed to support Goldbelt contractor project activities.
• Facilitate communication among Goldbelt Surveillance Branch project owners, contractor teams, technical staff, and other stakeholders to resolve project dependencies and maintain progress toward established objectives.
• Coordinate changes to project scope, priorities, schedules, or requirements and assess potential impacts on Goldbelt contractor resources, deliverables, dependencies, and completion dates.
• Support project resource planning by identifying Goldbelt contractor staffing needs, skill requirements, scheduling conflicts, and potential resource gaps affecting Surveillance Branch IT and analytic projects.
• Assist Goldbelt Program Manager with project deliverable reviews with appropriate Surveillance Branch stakeholders and track requested updates or corrective actions through completion.
• Prepare and present project status information summarizing accomplishments, upcoming milestones, schedule status, risks, issues, resource needs, and decisions requiring management attention.
• Coordinate project transition, implementation, and closeout activities, including documentation, knowledge transfer, outstanding action items, and transition of completed solutions to operational support.
•  Apply appropriate tools to promote consistency, accountability, transparency, and effective coordination across Surveillance Branch Goldbelt IT and analytic contractor-supported projects

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Highly proficient in using Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint).
• Excellent judgment and decision-making; capable of working independently with ability to multitask successfully.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication in interpersonal exchanges.
• Highly organized with great attention to detail.
• Demonstrated responsibility and leadership in a public health or related program.
• Knowledge of project management systems and application of project management software.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience coordinating federal contract projects or programs.
• Previous experience working with the government procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CDC Public Trust Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Public Health or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience coordinating federal contract projects or programs.
• PMP Certification.
• Prior experience working with the CDC is highly desired to understand the culture and environment

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $125,000 to $135,000 annually.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.