Project Manager Job at Computer World Services
This is a remote / work from home position.
Computer World Services is seeking a Project Manager to support the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) with information technology services support for the National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) Program.
NPIN, at its inception was the CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse, and designed to facilitate the sharing of information and resources among individuals, organizations, and networks working in HIV prevention, treatment, and support services. Today, NPIN remains an important source of CDC and partner information and resources, serving professionals dedicated to the prevention of HIV, viral hepatitis, STDs, and TB. Most NPIN products and services are accessible by the public via digital channels including web and social media.
Project objectives include information technology support services for the NPIN Program to:
(a) Support CDC and NCHHSTP efforts to provide timely information and resources to prevention partners through innovative approaches to knowledge/information transfer to improve public health practice.
(b) Connect partners in public health through collaborative communication, innovative technology solutions, and customer service.
(c) Provide Web-based online databases, information resources, and online technical assistance to support CDC divisions and state, tribal, and local health departments.
(d) Support and apply innovation using digital channels to enhance connection among and engagement with prevention partners and stakeholders to maximize health impact of NCHHSTP’s programs
Our team will provide CDC with required scientific, technical, and operational services, to provide information technology database support services for NCHHSTP. The candidate will support efforts providing services to implement the NCHHSTP NPIN program by executing work in the following areas: A) IT Operation and Maintenance - For NPIN to continue to provide web-based online databases, information resources, and innovative collaborative tools supporting the operation and maintenance of IT systems. B) Integration Services - To continue to provide innovative technical solutions, integrating new technical components into the existing NPIN system including the integration of technical components, information technology components, and documentation. C) Digital Government - services are needed to provide public health professionals and the general public access to NPIN organizational and material databases through digital and electronic means. D) Software Development - NPIN requires the development of customized database applications, and web 2.0 applications.
The successful Project Manager will be able to support tasks including: Task 2 – Digital Media Channel Development & Enhancement; Task 3 - Database Development, Analysis, and Maintenance; Task 4 - Special Data Products; Task 5 - Accessibility Review and Remediation; Task 6 – Usability and User Experience
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Developing a strategic, long-term vision and work plans, including scheduled milestones, to fulfill contractual requirements on the assigned project.
- Acting as business analyst as needed; defining and documenting customer requirements, analyzing and suggesting improvements, managing, and tracking changes to requirements, and creating user stories and workflows as needed.
- Communicating and meeting frequently with staff to assign work, monitor performance, conduct quality assurance reviews, offer technical expertise, and ensure technical accuracy of all deliverables to optimize schedules, budgets, and quality of work.
- Overseeing all financial responsibility for the project including maintaining the project budget, schedules, and staff levels to ensure adherence to contract requirements and identifying any issues that may affect project performance.
- Building strong client relationships through prompt responses to client requests and proactively presenting status reports for client and management review, including informing senior management if potential sources of difficulty may arise.
- Presenting solutions and ideas to internal and external stakeholders in a way that establishes rapport, is persuasive, and gains understanding.
- Collaborating with other project managers to ensure adequate staffing across all teams.
- Preparing and conducting performance evaluations, including providing guidance to staff on the quality and quantity of their work.
- Coaching team members on how to improve their performance and grow professionally. Handling performance issues and corrective actions including ensuring that company policies, procedures, and practices are followed.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education & Experience
- Requires a BS/BA degree (or equivalent)
- A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or related certification preferred
- Requires 5-7 years of related experience
- Strong knowledge of Drupal and Javascript
- Strong understanding of Agile and SCRUM
- Consulting on digital strategy
- Previous experience in government contracting environment, including technical program planning and implementation, contract interpretation and administration, and timeline and budget development/management
- Solid knowledge of web analytics software (e.g., Webtrends, Google Analytics), search engine optimization techniques, mobile applications, social marketing and media, user experience design, information architecture, usability, visual/graphic design, responsive design, programming and development, and related technologies
- Strong organization skills and demonstrated follow-through. Flexibility and responsiveness to changing requirements and conditions, including occasional long hours, is essential
- Someone who takes initiative and identifies and resolves problems in a team environment using advanced critical thinking skills
- Superior written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to proofread and perform quality control of others’ work; background in technical communications may be helpful
Certifications
- Industry certification consistent with position (desired)
Security Clearance
- Candidate must be a US Citizen
- Must undergo Public Trust Background Investigation check
Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)
- Work will be performed primarily at telework location
- Some local travel to meetings and briefings may be required in Washington DC Metro Area or Atlanta, GA
Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If 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 Aaron McClellan in Human Resources at
314.952.5138 or URL blocked - click to apply.Job Snapshot
Employee Type
Full-TimeLocation
RemoteJob Type
Government, Information Technology, OtherExperience
Not SpecifiedDate Posted
02/13/2023Job ID
3837/2719/16975Please Note :
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