Dissemination & Implementation Specialist (Traumatic Brain Injury)

Dissemination And Implementation Specialist (Warfighter Brain Health)

Location: Any Location / Remote

Full Part/Time: Full time

Job Req: RQ219827

Type of Requisition: Regular

Public Trust/Other Required: NACLC (T3)

Job Family: Science and Research

Job Description: GDIT's military health team is hiring a Dissemination and Implementation Specialist (Warfighter Brain Health) to support the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence (TBICoE). Hybrid Work Schedule - Available to be on-site at TBI CoE HQ located in Silver Spring, Maryland, for the first week and periodically for required meetings (maybe once per month or less).

Position Summary: The Implementation Specialist will work with TBI CoE in order to ensure the efficient and effective implementation of its products throughout the MHS. They are responsible for coordinating with research, clinical and educational SME's to develop strategies to optimally research, disseminate and implement state of the science recommendations and other valid clinical practices for TBI care across the MHS. The candidate will plan and participate in the identification, collection, analyses and presentation of key dissemination and implementation findings. They will also be responsible for developing and implementing strategic implementation plans for TBICoE products. They will present recommendations to the Government on how to improve the research, dissemination and implementation of clinical best practices. Under the guidance of the government oversight, s/he will work with regulatory bodies, and support protocol development and management as required for dissemination and implementation efforts.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop strategic implementation and dissemination plans, including metrics and goals for the effective translation of clinical and educational products into the MHS system.
• Assist with the execution of the implementation plans for TBI clinical and educational products across the MHS.
• Plans for the appropriate levels of service and operational support required during the implementation process by recommending clear guidelines, rules of engagement, and roles and responsibilities for implementation success.
• Prepares and actively participate in the development of the implementation of project plans, scope, schedule, monitoring of timelines, internal and external workgroup meetings, project team meetings and implementation status reports to ensure compliance. This includes the development and coordination of system wide metrics that strive to improve the efficacy of the care being provided throughout the MHS.
• Provide implementation project management, training, and support throughout the implantation plan for clinical and/or educational projects.
• Assist in the training of TBICoE personnel on implementation science and processes.
• Identify and assist with the development of opportunities to collaborate with the DoD DHA, Veterans Administration, and civilian partners. Monitor and assess qualitative measures of TBI care, clinical practice guideline usage, support TBICoE, including its senior leadership in a consultative and advisory role on HQ initiatives, site evaluations, and assist in formulating solutions to HQ and network related issues.
• May supervise their administrative staff working on identified projects.

What You'll Need (required):

• Doctorate level degree with a concentration in implementation science or other similar degree required OR, with government approval, a masters level degree with a concentration in Healthcare implementation science or other similar degree may be accepted in lieu of the doctorate level degree.
• 5+ years of implementation science related work required.
• Experience in managing and overseeing a national level dissemination and implementation project from cradle to the grave.

What Would Be Even Better (preferred):

• Experience in DoD/military/VA health settings preferred.
• Additional training in the area of project management and PMP certification preferred.

Skills & Attributes for Success:

• Candidate must possess the knowledge of and be able to work with the multiple levels of research and clinical personnel, which includes military and civilian clinicians, researchers and administrators

What GDIT Can Offer You:

• Challenging work that makes a real impact on the world around you
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• 401K with company match
• Diverse, highly collaborative teams
• Encourages professional and personal development to position employees for success.