IT Project Manager / Informatics Specialist

Overview DRT Strategies delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to large federal agencies, the U.S. Navy, state and local government and commercial clients in health care, technology, and financial services industries. The three letters of our name, DRT, stand for Driving Resolution Together, which is the core philosophy on which the company was founded. That is, we collaborate with our clients to solve their most pressing challenges - together. We are problem solvers dedicated to your success, combining Fortune 500 experience with small business responsiveness. We have established a reputation with our clients as a forward-thinking consulting firm with demonstrated success in implementing solutions that lead to meaningful results. Our world-class consultants unite people to work collaboratively to achieve project goals and make vision a reality. Project Description : DRT provides public health, technology, data, communications, and visualization support to enhance the government’s ability to use public health data to address diverse, complex, and emerging problems. This includes designing and developing application and database solutions. In addition, this team develops innovative data capture and analysis techniques to enhance safety research and recommendation efforts across the country. Job Summary : The Project Manager / Informatics Specialist works directly with public health scientists, web developers, UX / US designers, and technologists. The Project Manager / Informatics Specialist provides project management functions to public health technology projects such as full stack web / mobile application development, technology infrastructure, and big data. Responsibilities : Leads all project management domains over the entire lifecycle of, public health, technology and data projects from initiation to close-out Coordinates and tracks performance of cross-functional teams comprised of researchers, programmers, designers, testers, and communication specialists Develops division-specific project plans to develop or enhance interactive websites, mobile applications, data visualizations, and widgets Leads interdisciplinary teams of 5 to 10 in identifying needs and developing solutions following careful analysis of feasibility, cost, and risks Coordinates and oversees the definition of project scope and objectives based on user needs, capacity, and a thorough understanding of business need and industry requirements Manages relationships within cross-functional project teams and external partners Collaborates to define product requirements, milestones, deliverables, timelines, and execution strategy Writes and maintain project documentation such as meeting notes, project charters, change requests, project enhancements, and clearance documents Creates and maintains project schedule and progress reports Leads weekly and bi-weekly project meetings and present project milestones to customers Required Experience : Must have or be able to obtain a Public Trust with the US federal government At least three years of experience supporting public health information technology projects At least seven years’ experience working on software development or analytical projects or with collaborating with technical teams Knowledge of Agile processes, Azure DevOps, JIRA or other project management platforms commonly used in software development Must have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) Must be well-organized, proactive, and works well in a team-setting Skilled in communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences and collaborators Skilled in translating public health information, data, and concepts to functional technical requirements Preferred Experience : Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute Certification as a Scrum Master (CSM) Recent experience with CDC environment and standards : SDLC, technical architecture, release processes Working knowledge of HHS / CDC Enterprise Performance Life Cycle (EPLC), Section 508, information security, and CPIC requirements Experience with DevOps or DevSecOps Salary Range : $73,000-$97,200 Salary commensurate with experience Education & Training : Bachelor’s degree or higher in IT, Business Management, degree in public health / informatics or related field DRT Strategies, Inc. (DRT) celebrates diversity and is proud to provide Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HR@drtstrategies.com, or by dialing 571-482-2517. Powered by JazzHR

Salary : $73,000 - $97,200