Project Management Specialist

VPD Government Solutions is a rapidly growing, employee-centric professional services company providing Program Management, Agile IT Project Management, Business Analysis, Federal Acquisition Support Services and Facilities Investment Planning & Management Services to our Federal Clients. Our employees proudly serve as trusted advisors and innovative problem solvers for our clients. We are seeking a Project Management Specialist to join our diverse and talented team.

Position Overview:

The Project Management Specialist will provide services for our client at the Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation (OPRE)’s Division of Data and Improvement in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF). The position will support federal staff and carry out responsibilities related to data governance, research and evaluation, with particular focus on supporting the use of data to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of human services programs.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate collaborative efforts among federal staff, grantees, contractors, other researchers in the field to promote development of expertise and capacity in responsibly using data to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of human services programs and sharing of research findings, procedures, methodologies, and measurement approaches.
• Coordinate across projects within DDI, OPRE, and ACF to ensure smooth communication and alignment on activities that may overlap or require consultation.
• Assist federal staff in oversight of research contracts and grants from inception through completion of satisfactory report and dissemination of results.
• Monitor project plans and outputs; organization and documentation of notes, reports, and other work products.
• Work with federal staff and existing grantees and contractors on identifying emerging issues and questions in need of new research, analysis, synthesis, or interpretation for policy decision-making.
• Assist DDI staff in managing research and support activities and cross-divisional and cross-agency work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Health, Sociology, Social Work, Organizational Behavior, Business Administration, IT Management, or a related field or Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in topics surrounding data governance, including experience in data collection, analysis, or interpretation
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Experience related to research and/or data governance in one or more human services programs; public administration/public management; or organizational behavior
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Strong conceptual understanding of data and ability to interpret data
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Demonstrated research methodology skills, including both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analyses
  
• Familiarity with data systems related to ACF human services programs preferred
  
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
  
• Skilled at keeping team members on task and at tracking deliverables
• Detail-oriented and driven to perform high-quality work in a timely manner
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  
• U.S. Citizenship is required
  

Why work for VPD?

• VPD is proud to be a certified Great Place to Work in 2020! See more about what our employees think HERE!
• Robust employee benefits package beginning on 1st of the month following hire date including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with 5% employer matching- immediate vesting!
• Profit sharing
• Flexible time off program including 3 weeks of paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Opportunities for professional development
• Employee-centric work culture including company sponsored events, happy hours, and team-building opportunities, frequent communications/information sharing from Leadership, supportive and positive teamwork environment, “open door” policy, etc.

Work Location:
Washington, DC – Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (Telework during COVID-19)

VPD is Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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