Public Health Program Specialist presso DRT Strategies, Inc.
DRT Strategies, Inc. · Silver Spring, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
- Professional
- Ufficio in Silver Spring
Overview
DRT Strategies delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to large federal agencies, the U.S. Navy, state and local government and commercial clients in health care, technology, and financial services industries.
The three letters of our name, DRT, stand for Driving Resolution Together, which is the core philosophy on which the company was founded. That is, we collaborate with our clients to solve their most pressing challenges - together.
We are problem solvers dedicated to your success, combining Fortune 500 experience with small business responsiveness. We have established a reputation with our clients as a forward-thinking consulting firm with demonstrated success in implementing solutions that lead to meaningful results. Our world-class consultants unite people to work collaboratively to achieve project goals and make vision a reality.
Project Description:
The Office of the Commissioner (OC) oversees the efficient and effective implementation of FDA's mission, supported by Super Offices and administrative units. The Office of the Executive Secretariat (OES) requires Support Services from Public Health Program Specialists to support OC's operational excellence. The FDA requires contractor support to monitor and evaluate various information sources from a public health perspective, prepare analytical materials and briefing documents for FDA leadership, and coordinate between FDA components on policy development and decisions. The contractor shall also determine requestor authority for sensitive information considering public health disclosure implications, identify privacy concerns under FOIA requirements, and prepare background materials on agency programs for stakeholder meetings and briefings.
Job Summary:
The overarching objective of this contract is to provide professional and program support services to the Office of the Commissioner that strengthen the FDA's ability to manage correspondence, oversight activities, tasking, and acquisition needs. The FDA seeks skilled personnel and subject matter expertise to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant support that advances organizational priorities and enhances overall operational effectiveness. The Contractor shall provide comprehensive support to the FDA Office of the Commissioner to assist with managing FDA correspondence, oversight inquiries, and task management processes, ensuring accurate and timely responses, effective oversight inquiry resolution, and enhanced operational efficiency through TMT-supported processes. Services include managing correspondence, oversight inquiries, and a Task Management Tool (TMT)-supported processes; coordinating with stakeholders; and ensuring compliance with FDA policies.
Responsibilities:
DRT Strategies delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to large federal agencies, the U.S. Navy, state and local government and commercial clients in health care, technology, and financial services industries.
The three letters of our name, DRT, stand for Driving Resolution Together, which is the core philosophy on which the company was founded. That is, we collaborate with our clients to solve their most pressing challenges - together.
We are problem solvers dedicated to your success, combining Fortune 500 experience with small business responsiveness. We have established a reputation with our clients as a forward-thinking consulting firm with demonstrated success in implementing solutions that lead to meaningful results. Our world-class consultants unite people to work collaboratively to achieve project goals and make vision a reality.
Project Description:
The Office of the Commissioner (OC) oversees the efficient and effective implementation of FDA's mission, supported by Super Offices and administrative units. The Office of the Executive Secretariat (OES) requires Support Services from Public Health Program Specialists to support OC's operational excellence. The FDA requires contractor support to monitor and evaluate various information sources from a public health perspective, prepare analytical materials and briefing documents for FDA leadership, and coordinate between FDA components on policy development and decisions. The contractor shall also determine requestor authority for sensitive information considering public health disclosure implications, identify privacy concerns under FOIA requirements, and prepare background materials on agency programs for stakeholder meetings and briefings.
Job Summary:
The overarching objective of this contract is to provide professional and program support services to the Office of the Commissioner that strengthen the FDA's ability to manage correspondence, oversight activities, tasking, and acquisition needs. The FDA seeks skilled personnel and subject matter expertise to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant support that advances organizational priorities and enhances overall operational effectiveness. The Contractor shall provide comprehensive support to the FDA Office of the Commissioner to assist with managing FDA correspondence, oversight inquiries, and task management processes, ensuring accurate and timely responses, effective oversight inquiry resolution, and enhanced operational efficiency through TMT-supported processes. Services include managing correspondence, oversight inquiries, and a Task Management Tool (TMT)-supported processes; coordinating with stakeholders; and ensuring compliance with FDA policies.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a liaison, managing external stakeholder correspondence, coordinating briefings, partnering with Office of Policy, Legislation, and International Affairs to manage oversight inquiries from HHS, Congress, GAO, OIG, and others.
- Provide expert guidance on precedent-setting oversight issues, recommending involvement of OCC or others.
- Participate in pre-hearing meetings for congressional hearings to ensure consistent messaging.
- Initiate meetings/teleconferences for unified positions on complex issues.
- Guide staff on procedures and policies affecting health outcomes.
- Assess emerging mission issues and advise on trends and program responses.
- Apply knowledge of public health statutes and stakeholder engagement.
- Manage interactions with FDA, HHS, other agencies, and stakeholders.
- Analyze and improve processes for public health outcomes.
- Lead process reviews, recommending evidence-based changes.
- Facilitate consensus and implementation plans for initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned, within scope of the position.
- Master of public health specialty, including statutes and stakeholder engagement.
- 4+ years of experience in a health care organization, public health agency or community program performing administrative or program management duties.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of public health regulations and standards.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Prior federal experience.
- Knowledge of a specialized public health program.
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficiency in data analysis and statistical software.
- Ability to analyze and interpret health data.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Health Care Administration, Public Health, Health Education, Social Welfare or a closely related field.
- $80,000-$105,000
- Salary commensurate with experience.
