Project Manager - Federal Health Programs

ABOUT THINKTRENDS

ThinkTrends is an Enterprise AI company building secure, intelligent automation solutions for regulated and enterprise environments. Our platform enables organizations to deploy generative and agentic AI capabilities with a focus on control, compliance, and transparency. We work with customers across the public sector and life sciences industry to modernize data workflows, streamline document processing, and deliver AI-driven decision support at scale. Our team brings together deep technical expertise and domain understanding to solve high-impact problems in complex, high-stakes environments.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Project Manager – Federal Health Programs will lead the end-to-end delivery of technology and AI-driven initiatives supporting federal health agencies, including the FDA, CDC, NIH, and related departments. This is a high-impact, client-facing role that sits at the intersection of federal program management and emerging AI capabilities. You will serve as the primary liaison between ThinkTrends and federal agency stakeholders, ensuring every engagement is delivered on time, on scope, and in full compliance with federal standards. The ideal candidate combines a disciplined project management approach with an ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and drive cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven setting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead end-to-end project lifecycle management for federal health agency engagements — from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and close-out.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for federal clients, building trusted relationships and ensuring continuous alignment on scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, risk registers, and status reports in compliance with federal program management standards.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams — including engineers, data scientists, AI specialists, and compliance leads — to deliver on time and within scope.
• Ensure all deliverables meet federal regulatory, compliance, and quality standards (e.G., FISMA, FedRAMP, Section 508, HIPAA).
• Identify project risks and issues proactively, drive mitigation strategies, and escalate appropriately to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support proposal development and business development activities for new federal health opportunities.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, sprint reviews, and executive briefings with clarity and professionalism.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation in accordance with federal contract requirements.
• Track project budgets, resource utilization, and delivery milestones, providing regular transparency to internal and client leadership.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 8+ years of project management experience, with at least 4 years supporting federal government clients.
• Demonstrated experience working with or within federal health agencies (FDA, CDC, NIH, CMS, HHS, or similar).
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.G., Information Technology, Public Health, Business Administration, or Engineering);
  Master's degree a plus.
• PMP certification (Project Management Professional) or equivalent credential required.
• Strong knowledge of federal acquisition and contracting processes (FAR/DFARS familiarity a plus).
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• U.S. citizenship or authorization to work with federal agencies;
  ability to obtain a public trust clearance.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Strong technology orientation with the ability to understand, communicate, and manage technical deliverables across AI, data, and software engineering domains.
• Proficiency with project management methodologies — Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with project management and collaboration tools (e.G., Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint).
• Working knowledge of IT systems architecture, databases, and data pipelines as they apply to enterprise and government technology environments.
• Familiarity with federal IT compliance frameworks: FISMA, FedRAMP, HIPAA, and Section 508.
• Understanding of AI/ML concepts, generative AI, and intelligent automation solutions in enterprise or government settings.
• Experience with federal contract vehicles such as GSA Schedules, CIO-SP3, SEWP, or similar.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and enterprise collaboration platforms.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Client Relationship Management: Skilled at building and sustaining trusted partnerships with federal agency stakeholders at all levels.
• Federal Landscape Expertise: Deep understanding of the federal government ecosystem — including agency culture, contracting vehicles, procurement cycles, regulatory frameworks, and the dynamics of public sector program delivery.
• Communication & Reporting: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefings and status reporting.
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactive in identifying risks, developing mitigation strategies, and escalating issues appropriately.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align project deliverables with broader agency mission objectives and organizational strategy.
• Team Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and coordinate cross-functional teams in matrixed environments.
• Adaptability: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities in complex, regulated, high-stakes environments.

TECHNOLOGIES YOU'LL WORK WITH

• Agentic AI and generative AI platforms (including ThinkTrends' proprietary platform)
• Document processing and intelligent automation tools
• Cloud environments: AWS GovCloud, Microsoft Azure Government, or similar FedRAMP-authorized platforms
• Enterprise IT systems, relational and non-relational databases, and data workflow/pipeline tools
• Collaboration and project tracking: Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint
• Compliance and security management tools aligned with federal standards (FISMA, FedRAMP, HIPAA)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• Fast-paced, inclusive team culture focused on innovation and growth.
• Leadership opportunities in emerging AI and software innovation spaces.