CDC Strategic Initiatives Director (HHS or CDC experience Required)

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Strategic Initiatives

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Business Operations, Federal Healthcare, Strategic Initiative, Technology Strategy Development

Certifications:

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

At GDIT you’ll be a meaningful part of improving how federal agencies achieve their mission. Our work depends on a Strategic Initiatives Director joining our team to build and be a strategic advisor for the CDC Account in the Federal Health sector.

At GDIT, we foster a people-centric environment. In this role under the Federal Health sector, you will provide support to our HHS business area, primarily at CDC with support to other agencies as needed.  As part of the CDC account team, you will be entrusted to work with the Account Lead for high-impact transformation delivery supporting our clients demand, driving growth for Business and IT Strategy offerings. As necessary, you will advise our customers at the highest strategic level on both big-picture and key tactical matters, focusing on how technology enables a wide range of business value and outcomes.

Work visa sponsorhip will not be provided for this position.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Conduct research, interviews and presentations for our program and executive level clients regarding next generation technology, regulatory, and industry trends 
• Assist with the comprehensive cost / benefits analysis and preparation of business cases for technology investments.
• Assist in coordinating and communicating the results of engagements via written reports, white paper, and oral presentations to client management and key stakeholders
• Contribute to the development of project management, quality assurance and professional consulting approaches/methodologies.
• Participate in delivery of strategic IT consulting engagements, within a given timeframe and budget, for our customers, which include IT benchmarking and general IT consulting. 
• Identify, develop, and document issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning technology areas being reviewed.
• As necessary, participate in and provide leadership and guidance for current program delivery related activities.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED (required):

• Bachelors degree and 10+ years of relevant experience
• Experience within the Centers for Disease Control & Prveention (CDC) of Health & Humans Services (HHS)
• Previous experience in IT Strategy within the Federal Health Industry
• Experience with Stakeholder Management, Communications Development, Training, and Performance support
• Experience working closely with customers and internal teams to provide insights and guidance on regulatory matters
• Experience serving clients across a wide variety of functions including strategy, process improvement, analytics, information technology, regulatory oversight, communications, and project management.
• Proven track record in business development and strengthening customer relationships
• Experience leading and supporting early capture, proposal, business development, and organic growth opportunities
• Experience researching and presenting new industry technologies and trends
• Experience working with companies, such as Gartner, to obtain information and use cases that are relevant to the Health Care Industry and next generation technology such as the Cloud
• Experience writing white papers on next generation technologies and solutions

WHAT WOULD BE EVEN BETTER (preferred):

• Experience with High-tech or Service Providers and/or experience in hardware, applications, various tools and next generation technology for our existing ecosystem is a plus
• Technology strategy development experience and expertise across the realms of artificial intelligence, Cloud, machine learning, artificial intelligence and other technologies is a plus
• Experience in developing high-impact, board-level strategies for IT Models, Platforms and Ecosystems
• Experience in understanding operational strategies and running P&L for accounts
• Local to the Atlanta, GA area

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $187,000 - $253,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.