Project Manager

Location
Remote
Workplace
Remote solely
Compensation
$1 – $2

About this role

Akicita is seeking a Project Manager to lead a high-visibility public health consulting engagement supporting the Indian Health Service (IHS) Office of Public Health Support. This project will improve immunization coverage rates across IHS facilities nationwide by standardizing how providers and program staff use immunization data and reporting systems.

What You'll Do

  • Lead all aspects of project execution: develop and maintain the Project Management Plan, integrated schedule, and risk register
  • Plan and facilitate the project kickoff and recurring status meetings with the IHS Headquarters immunization team
  • Manage a multidisciplinary team of public health, health informatics, process improvement, technical writing, and training professionals
  • Drive on-time delivery of eight major contract deliverables, including systems analysis reports, process maps, a User Operations Guide, and a complete training package
  • Lead stakeholder engagement across IHS Headquarters, Area Offices, and Service Units
  • Own quality control: manage internal review cycles, comment adjudication, and incorporation of Government feedback
  • Serve as primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)
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$1 - $2 a year
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience managing complex healthcare, public health, health IT, or quality improvement projects
• Demonstrated experience managing project schedules, stakeholder engagement, deliverables, and quality control
Preferred Qualifications
• PMP certification
• Experience with the Indian Health Service, tribal health programs, or federal health agencies (HHS, CDC, VA, DHA)
• Familiarity with federal performance reporting (e.g., GPRA) and clinical quality measurement
• Experience leading remote/virtual consulting teams on firm-fixed-price federal contracts
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Akicita combines the mission focus of a tribally owned enterprise with the reach of a global healthcare delivery organization. Your work will directly strengthen immunization programs serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities nationwide.

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