Program Manager II

Overview

Goldbelt Professional Services, LLC (GPS) specializes in providing support and expert resources for an extensive range of public health missions, including scientific, technical, and administrative support ranging from junior staff to high-level subject matter experts. We are research- and data-driven, with a team of experts ready to create solutions and customized support tailored to our clients' needs.

Summary:

The Program Manager II will support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by providing project and program management support for emerging public health priorities and high-visibility initiatives. The Program Manager will develop and implement project management tools, governance structures, and tracking systems; lead change management and transition planning; and support the identification, prioritization, and execution of emerging priority projects. This role supports CDC's mission to respond effectively to emerging public health threats and strengthen program and project delivery.

This position is based in the Atlanta, GA area. Work may be performed at a CDC facility and/or via telework as determined by contract needs.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and implement a feedback loop to identify and prioritize emerging public health threats and their potential impacts on public health outcomes.
• Develop and implement a repeatable approach for emerging priority strategy development.
• Create strategic communications and engage stakeholders to support decision-making as projects emerge and are implemented.
• Support program planning, transition, and integration efforts related to emerging priorities by developing tools to support project management, change management, and process improvement (e.g., SOPs, governance structures, tracking systems).
• Identify projects, activities, and functions that would benefit from enhanced project management support.
• Develop project management tools to standardize the approach to projects both large and small.
• Develop and update dashboards to monitor projects and identify project risks.
• Develop change management and transition plans.
• Assess project management training needs and develop training plans, training materials, and job aids.
• Provide workgroup support.
• Create and manage a production calendar for major events and communication products.
• Work with leadership to develop and track deadlines for major events and communication products.
• Track and manage the status of communication clearance.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Demonstrated experience managing projects and programs, including planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to develop project management tools, governance structures, tracking systems, and dashboards to monitor performance and identify risks.
• Experience leading change management and transition planning efforts.
• Strong strategic communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders and support leadership decision-making.
• Ability to identify, prioritize, and respond to emerging priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience developing training plans, materials, and job aids to build project management capacity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and project management tools.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of documented experience working with CDC, federal, or related public health entities; OR a bachelor's degree in health, science, public health administration, policy, or a functionally related field plus at least 2 years of documented experience working with CDC, federal, or related public health entities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a CDC Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in public health, public administration, business administration, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Prior experience working directly with CDC or other federal public health programs.
• Experience managing emerging priorities, change management, or transition initiatives in a public health or federal environment.

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $100,000.00-$150,000.00 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.