Project Director

Neil Hoosier & Associates•Owings Mills, MD

12d•$180,000•Remote

About The Position

The Project Director is the senior executive responsible for overall contract performance, providing strategic leadership, technical oversight, and management of all Project activities. Serving as the primary point of contact with the Government, the Project Director ensures alignment with Project objectives, regulatory requirements, and performance standards. This role oversees complex, multi-phase initiatives involving data integration, analytics, technology modernization, and policy implementation, including Projects supporting Medicare Advantage (MA), and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) coordination.

Requirements

Master’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience
Minimum 15 years of experience managing large, complex federal Projects
PMP certification preferred
Experience overseeing Projects involving data, technology, and analytics
Federal healthcare experience (e.g., CMS, Medicare Advantage, VA) preferred
Executive leadership and Government stakeholder engagement
Strategic oversight of data, technology, and AI-enabled solutions
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Expertise in Project governance, compliance, and risk management
Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in complex environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Enterprise data and analytics platforms
Modern technology ecosystems, including cloud environments
Microsoft Office Suite, Project, Visio, SharePoint

Responsibilities

Serve as primary Government interface, ensuring responsiveness and alignment with requirements.
Maintain accountability for contract performance, including quality, timeliness, and compliance.
Oversee all Project activities, including planning, execution, staffing, and risk management.
Manage subcontractors and partners to ensure coordinated delivery.
Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
Provide executive oversight of data integration, system interoperability, and technology modernization.
Guide adoption of advanced analytics and emerging technologies, including AI, to support Project objectives.
Ensure technical solutions align with business needs, federal regulations, and scalability requirements.
Establish and enforce data governance, security, privacy, and audit readiness frameworks.
Translate analytical outputs into actionable insights to inform Government decision-making.
Oversee pilot planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation.
Provide recommendations to support policy development, Project refinement, and scale-up.
Lead transition from pilot to full-scale implementation, ensuring operational readiness and controlled rollout.
Establish governance and performance management processes to sustain operations.
Oversee reporting of financial, operational, and performance outcomes.
Ensure effective stakeholder communication and coordination.
Lead and mentor senior staff and project managers to ensure high performance.
Support workforce planning and recruitment of qualified personnel.
Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and Project growth.
Support business development activities, as required.