Project Manager (REMOTE)

Koniag Government Services is seeking a Project Manager to support comprehensive cross-site evaluation projects for government customers. The role involves leading project teams, managing complex public health evaluation projects, and ensuring quality and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project work plans, timelines, and evaluation plans
• Coordinate all project activities across the base period and option periods
• Maintain ultimate accountability for Firm-Fixed-Price budget enforcement and strict schedule adherence across all Option Years
• Manage project scope, deliverables, and strict Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) budget enforcement across all Option Years
• Facilitate bi-weekly coordination calls with government staff and evaluation coordinators
• Establish and maintain relationships with funded health departments and partner organizations throughout the contract period
• Coordinate with recipients, subrecipients, and additional partners on a continuous basis
• Serve as primary point of contact between contractor team and government stakeholders
• Facilitate kickoff meetings and annual recipient presentations
• Present findings to government leadership and at annual recipient meetings
• Monitor project performance daily and implement corrective actions as needed
• Provide continuous availability for urgent project needs and government communications
• Oversee development, pilot testing, and cognitive testing of data collection instruments in English and Spanish
• Manage primary data collection activities, including surveys, key informant interviews, and focus groups
• Ensure compliance with IRB protocols and informed consent procedures
• Coordinate recruitment strategies with project recipients and subrecipients
• Oversee human-based transcription and data cleaning processes
• Monitor data collection timelines and quality throughout the data collection period
• Ensure all deliverables meet government accessibility standards (Section 508 compliance)
• Review deliverables for accuracy, grammar, and professional presentation before submission
• Implement quality control measures for data collection and analysis
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with all contract requirements
• Conduct regular quality checks on all project outputs
• Actively apply quality assurance measures to contract management
• Supervise project staff and coordinate with subcontractors daily
• Assign roles and responsibilities across the project team
• Ensure all team members complete the required government records management training
• Monitor team compliance with Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews
• Prepare monthly progress reports, detailed invoices, and annual reports
• Coordinate development of evaluation briefs and fact sheets
• Oversee creation of summary reports and PowerPoint presentations
• Ensure timely submission of all deliverables per contract schedule
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and records

Requirements:

• Master of Science degree and 8 years of experience or a Bachelor of Science degree and 10 years of experience in public health, social sciences, evaluation, or project management
• 5 years managing large-scale evaluation projects ($1M+ budgets)
• Demonstrated experience with federal contracts
• Experience managing cross-site evaluations or multi-jurisdictional projects
• Proven track record managing projects of similar scope and complexity
• Experience managing full-time, multi-year contracts with consistent deliverables
• Expert knowledge of project management methodologies and tools
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection methods
• Familiarity with public health program evaluation frameworks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with project management software (MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.)
• Knowledge of 508 compliance requirements
• Familiarity with federal cooperative agreement structures
• Experience with OMB/PRA clearance processes for data collection
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to maintain focus and productivity on long-term projects
• Must successfully complete a background check for a Public Trust to start
• Must be able to obtain and maintain government facility access as needed
• Must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
• Experience with HHS, substance abuse, overdose prevention, or harm reduction programs
• Spanish language proficiency
• Experience with sensitive populations and human subjects' research
• Knowledge of Federal Records Management requirements (44 U.S.C.)
• Understanding of public health program strategies and interventions