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), National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP). The Program Manager will provide project and program management support to help the Office of the Director (OD) organize, prioritize, and manage its responsibilities across the Center, working with divisions as internal customers to identify needs and coordinate support. This role requires a seasoned project management professional with strong organizational and operational judgment who can anticipate when processes or projects need to pivot, respond to high-level organizational requests, and support data- and budget-related decision-making in a dynamic, evolving environment.

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:

• Provide project and program management support to the Center's Office of the Director, helping to organize, prioritize, and manage the OD's responsibilities across the Center.
• Work with divisions as internal customers to identify their needs and coordinate appropriate support and solutions.
• Respond to high-level organizational requests and information needs, including locating, compiling, and analyzing information to support timely and accurate responses.
• Develop and implement project management tools, governance structures, and tracking systems to standardize and strengthen program and project delivery.
• Support budget- and resource-related activities and decision-making, including preparing and reviewing supporting documentation and analysis.
• Identify projects, activities, and functions that would benefit from enhanced project management support and recommend approaches to improve them.
• Anticipate and support change management, transition, and process improvement needs, including determining when a process or project should pivot and planning accordingly.
• Develop and update dashboards and other tools to monitor projects, track deadlines, and identify risks.
• Create strategic communications and engage stakeholders to support decision-making as priorities emerge and evolve.
• Support strategic planning and related efforts at the Center and OD level.
• Provide workgroup and meeting support and adapt quickly to shifting organizational priorities and timelines.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Demonstrated experience managing projects and programs, including planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong organizational and operational skills, with the judgment to anticipate needs, manage change, and determine when processes or projects need to pivot.
• Ability to locate, compile, and analyze information quickly to respond to organizational and leadership requests.
• Ability to develop project management tools, governance structures, tracking systems, and dashboards to monitor performance and identify risks.
• Experience leading change management, transition, and process improvement efforts.
• Familiarity with budget and resource processes and the ability to support budget-related decision-making.
• 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.
• 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:

• Deep familiarity with the CDC, including its organizational structure, operations, and established processes, with the ability to navigate the agency effectively and know where and how to obtain needed information.
• Senior-level experience, typically 10 or more years, in project or program management, preferably supporting a federal public health agency or similar large, complex organization.
• Understanding of the CDC or federal budgeting process and experience supporting budget-related decisions.
• Master's degree in public health, public administration, business administration, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience supporting an Office of the Director or other executive/leadership-level function.
• Experience with strategic planning, change management, or organizational 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.