Project Manager, HHS / Developmental Disabilities

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the work plan, implementation timeline, risk log, and deliverable calendar.

• Ensure all deliverables are completed on schedule and accepted.

• Lead the stakeholder engagement and communications workstream.

• Create engagement plans, stakeholder and journey maps, listening sessions, surveys, and focus groups.

• Compile quarterly feedback summaries and improvement project briefs.

• Collaborate with DDA leadership, Regional Offices, MDH, Medicaid, and associated Data Analytics and Financial Oversight contractors.

• Prepare materials for monthly executive reviews.

• Generate quarterly quality-improvement reports and support data for the Joint Chairmen's Report.

• Oversee SLA tracking and monthly performance reporting.

• Supervise the engagement, communications, and analytical teams assigned to the contract.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in project or program management within health and human services, Medicaid, or a state or local HHS agency.

• At least 2 years of direct experience working with or within a state developmental disabilities agency (DDA or equivalent) or a Medicaid HCBS program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

• Current PMP certification is mandatory.

• Proven experience in leading stakeholder engagement, change management, and business process improvement projects in a governmental context.

• Familiarity with Medicaid waiver design and policy analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, public health, business, social work, or a related field.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in producing executive-level reports and briefings.

• Writing samples will be requested.

• Availability to begin in December 2026 as a dedicated full-time resource, working 40 hours per week during Maryland business hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET).

• Willingness to travel occasionally to Baltimore, MD.

• Must possess U.S. work authorization; sponsorship is not available.

• Must be independent of DDA-funded direct service providers, with no financial, ownership, or organizational ties.

• A Master's degree in a related field is preferred.

• Experience with Maryland DDA, LTSSMaryland, or Maryland Medicaid is preferred.

• Background in program integrity, administrative claiming, or managed care is preferred.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time W-2 employment.

• Remote work arrangement.

• Approximately 1,550 hours of work from December 2026 through June 30, 2027.

• Occasional travel to Baltimore, MD and DDA Regional Offices.

• Dedicated full-time resource for 40 hours per week during Maryland business hours.

• Contract contingent upon contract award.