Project Coordinator Lead

Job Title: Project Coordinator/Lead (Remote)

Location: Richmond, VA

Duration: 6+ Months

Job Type: Corp-Corp / 1099 / Contract W2

Interview Type: Either Webcam Or InPerson

Client: State of Virginia

Description:

1. Coordinate and ensure the effective maintenance, execution and implementation of the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Data Modernization Initiative (DMI) plan, aligning with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC's) data modernization initiatives.

a. Facilitate regular meetings with VDH DMI Advisory Council to review progress, including drafting of agendas, minutes, etc.

b. Set work priorities within the scope of the VDH DMI plan.

c. Regularly enhance and update the plan for integration and transformation with diverse inputs and collaboration with local health districts and central office stakeholders.

d. Develop and monitor action tracker to ensure timely completion of deliverables.

e. Work with DMI Advisory Council to ensure that personnel are assigned to assure timely execution of deliverables in the DMI plan.

2. Ensure the DMI Plan is well communicated to internal and external stakeholders using a variety of strategies (e.g. internal website, webinars, progress updates, etc.)

3. Ensure that the VDH DMI plan aligns with CDC Public Health Data Strategy and/or federal Data Modernization Initiatives, as appropriate.

4. Inform decisions regarding budgeting and financial management for informatics initiatives, to ensure DMI components are sufficiently resourced, as possible.

5. Conduct research to assess the impact of data modernization activities, informing continuous improvement and aligning with the agency-wide strategy for data management and governance. This research will support the agile, strategic direction of VDH’s modernization efforts, ensuring data-driven decision-making and public health action are enhanced through the development of a modernized, sustainable data infrastructure.

Required/Desired Skills
SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperiencePublic Health InformaticsRequired5YearsData ManagementRequired5YearsData Modernization ProjectsRequired2Years

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $29.54 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• PMP (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote