Project Manager

Summary

The Project Manager provides overall leadership and management of the CDC CCQDER Mission Support contract. The individual coordinates technical staff, manages deliverables, ensures compliance with CDC security requirements, and serves as the primary liaison with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and CCQDER leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage all contract activities and technical staff

• Serve as primary point of contact with CDC COR

• Conduct kickoff meetings and program reviews

• Develop project schedules and timelines

• Coordinate work with CDC IT, Cybersecurity, and program staff

• Ensure compliance with CDC confidentiality and security policies

• Oversee system architecture, hardware, and software decisions

• Track financials, invoices, and funds balance logs

• Submit monthly activity and status reports

• Manage subcontractors if applicable

• Oversee respondent payment and recruitment activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

• 8+ years project management experience

• Experience managing federal IT or research programs

• Experience with secure data environments

• Knowledge of system architecture and application development

• Experience working with federal IT security programs

Preferred

• PMP certification

• Experience with CDC or HHS programs

• Experience supporting research or survey data systems