Project Director

About this role

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Contract Management 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.

Technical & Strategic Oversight 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.

Analytics, Policy & Decision Support 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.

Implementation & Operations 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.

Leadership & Organizational Management 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.

Qualifications: 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

Technical Qualifications: Enterprise data and analytics platforms

Modern technology ecosystems, including cloud environments

Microsoft Office Suite, Project, Visio, SharePoint

Compensation: $180K+ dependent upon qualifications, experience, and overall fit

Location: This is a 100% remote/telework position.

NHA is a state and federal government contractor; all employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. NHA does not provide sponsorship at this time. NHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by law. Originally posted on Himalayas