Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Koniag Government Services is seeking a Project Manager to support comprehensive cross-site evaluation projects for government customers. The role involves leading project teams, managing complex public health evaluation projects, and ensuring quality and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project work plans, timelines, and evaluation plans
- Coordinate all project activities across the base period and option periods
- Maintain ultimate accountability for Firm-Fixed-Price budget enforcement and strict schedule adherence across all Option Years
- Manage project scope, deliverables, and strict Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) budget enforcement across all Option Years
- Facilitate bi-weekly coordination calls with government staff and evaluation coordinators
- Establish and maintain relationships with funded health departments and partner organizations throughout the contract period
- Coordinate with recipients, subrecipients, and additional partners on a continuous basis
- Serve as primary point of contact between contractor team and government stakeholders
- Facilitate kickoff meetings and annual recipient presentations
- Present findings to government leadership and at annual recipient meetings
- Monitor project performance daily and implement corrective actions as needed
- Provide continuous availability for urgent project needs and government communications
- Oversee development, pilot testing, and cognitive testing of data collection instruments in English and Spanish
- Manage primary data collection activities, including surveys, key informant interviews, and focus groups
- Ensure compliance with IRB protocols and informed consent procedures
- Coordinate recruitment strategies with project recipients and subrecipients
- Oversee human-based transcription and data cleaning processes
- Monitor data collection timelines and quality throughout the data collection period
- Ensure all deliverables meet government accessibility standards (Section 508 compliance)
- Review deliverables for accuracy, grammar, and professional presentation before submission
- Implement quality control measures for data collection and analysis
- Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with all contract requirements
- Conduct regular quality checks on all project outputs
- Actively apply quality assurance measures to contract management
- Supervise project staff and coordinate with subcontractors daily
- Assign roles and responsibilities across the project team
- Ensure all team members complete the required government records management training
- Monitor team compliance with Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews
- Prepare monthly progress reports, detailed invoices, and annual reports
- Coordinate development of evaluation briefs and fact sheets
- Oversee creation of summary reports and PowerPoint presentations
- Ensure timely submission of all deliverables per contract schedule
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation and records
Skills
- Master of Science degree and 8 years of experience or a Bachelor of Science degree and 10 years of experience in public health, social sciences, evaluation, or project management
- 5 years managing large-scale evaluation projects ($1M+ budgets)
- Demonstrated experience with federal contracts
- Experience managing cross-site evaluations or multi-jurisdictional projects
- Proven track record managing projects of similar scope and complexity
- Experience managing full-time, multi-year contracts with consistent deliverables
- Expert knowledge of project management methodologies and tools
- Experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection methods
- Familiarity with public health program evaluation frameworks
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience with project management software (MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.)
- Knowledge of 508 compliance requirements
- Familiarity with federal cooperative agreement structures
- Experience with OMB/PRA clearance processes for data collection
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
- Experience working with diverse stakeholders
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrated ability to maintain focus and productivity on long-term projects
- Must successfully complete a background check for a Public Trust to start
- Must be able to obtain and maintain government facility access as needed
- Must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
- Experience with HHS, substance abuse, overdose prevention, or harm reduction programs
- Spanish language proficiency
- Experience with sensitive populations and human subjects' research
- Knowledge of Federal Records Management requirements (44 U.S.C.)
- Understanding of public health program strategies and interventions
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- 401K with company matching
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid holidays
- Three weeks paid time off
- And more
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