IT Project Manager

The Project Manager is responsible for leading, coordinating, and executing a wide range of technical and administrative project activities in support of CCQDER and NCHS initiatives. This role requires strong organization, communication, and analytical abilities, as well as experience managing projects in secure/confidential environments. The Project Manager will serve as the primary point of contact with government stakeholders, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure all project requirements, timelines, and compliance obligations are met., Project Coordination & Communication

• Work closely with CCQDER staff to develop project timelines, milestones, and priorities.
• Coordinate with agency, technical, supplier, and program staff at all organizational levels.

Personnel Management & Compliance

• Ensure contracted employees complete NCHS Confidentiality Training within 30 business days after contract award or hire.
• Oversee the process for contracted employees to read and sign the Nondisclosure Affidavit on their first day of orientation and prior to beginning work.
• Manage staff performance, adherence to security protocols, and compliance with all project requirements.

Project Development & Execution

• Manage and develop projects with incomplete, evolving, or minimally defined requirements.
• Lead projects that involve:
• Video and digitized video recording
• Digitized database systems
• Text data applications supporting structured and ad?hoc research
• Oversee hardware and software selection, system and application architecture, network design, deployment, documentation, and user orientation in both open and secure environments.
• Manage projects operating within confidential or secure environments and ensure all security and privacy requirements are met.

Cross?Functional and Technical Collaboration

• Coordinate with the following groups to ensure compliance, security, and technical accuracy:
• Cyber Security Program Office (CSPO)
• Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)
• CDC/NCHS Office of Informatics, Governance & Assurance
• CDC OCIO / Infrastructure Services Branch (ISB)
• Conduct final systems justification, prepare recommendations, and provide required sign?offs.

Administrative, Financial, and Reporting Duties

• Partner with CCQDER program staff, Office of Acquisition Services (OAS), and the Financial Management Office (FMO) on all project?related contract activities, including invoices, documentation, and funds balance logs.
• Prepare and submit a monthly Activity/Status Report to the COR summarizing activities across all tasks. Reports are due by the 15th business day of the month following the reporting period.

• Bachelor Degree in any discipline.
• 8-12 year of experience.
• Must be able to obtain Public Trust
• PMP desired