Job Title: Senior Business Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Job Code: COP 815814
Client: Pennsylvania Department of Health (PADOH) – Bureau of Medical Marijuana (BMM)
Location: Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Duration: Through 12/07/2027
Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (40 hours/week)
Work Arrangement: Fully Remote – Occasional onsite visits may be required
Closing Date: 11/13/2026 at 3:00 PM
Position Overview
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is seeking an experienced Senior Business Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide strategic, administrative, consulting, and project management support for the Bureau of Medical Marijuana (BMM).
The selected candidate will support medical marijuana initiatives involving permitting, compliance, program expansion, enterprise licensing, seed-to-sale systems, strategic planning, and operational improvements.
The role will also support the Medical Marijuana Assistance Program (MMAP), Enterprise Licensing System (ELS), and Seed-to-Sale System (S2S), while assisting leadership with data analysis, regulatory reporting, process optimization, and strategic initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience providing consulting services to government entities related to specific technologies or areas of specialization.
- Experience consulting with executive-level stakeholders to identify business needs, challenges, and solutions.
- Experience in project management, including task management and risk/issue tracking.
- Strong data analysis and presentation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Four-year college degree in Computer Science or a related field, with advanced study.
- Ability to provide strategic and administrative support for government initiatives.
- Strong stakeholder coordination and problem-solving skills.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Planning & Business Consulting
- Facilitate and document BMM's strategic plan and associated tactical plans.
- Provide consulting support for operational improvement initiatives.
- Support the department's transition toward a more strategic and proactive operating environment.
- Consult with executive leadership to identify business needs and recommend solutions.
- Assist the department in preparing for potential Adult Use legislation.
2. Project Management & System Implementation
- Support the design, implementation, and cutover of the Enterprise Licensing System (ELS).
- Support the design, implementation, and cutover of the Seed-to-Sale System (S2S).
- Provide project management support for Medical Marijuana Assistance Program (MMAP) expansion.
- Support additional operational initiatives, including the development of a Compliance Manual.
- Manage project tasks, risks, issues, and stakeholder coordination.
3. Medical Marijuana Program & Regulatory Support
- Support additional rounds of medical marijuana permitting, including Act 63 applications and new Clinical Registrants.
- Compile and analyze community impact statements and Labor Peace Agreements.
- Help ensure permittees remain accountable for meeting their commitments.
- Continue producing required quarterly and annual regulatory reports.
- Support permitting, compliance, and program expansion initiatives.
4. Data Analysis & Reporting
- Analyze patient, practitioner, and product data.
- Prepare data analysis and presentations to help leadership understand operations, stakeholders, and the surrounding environment.
- Compile and analyze information to support business and regulatory decisions.
- Provide reporting support for medical marijuana program initiatives.
5. Process Improvement & Office Optimization
- Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Support workforce analysis and implementation initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to streamline critical business processes.
- Support documentation and work optimization projects.
- Provide general consulting support for additional operational improvement needs.
Highly Desired Skills
- Project Management certifications specific to the field of project management.
- Experience supporting government agencies and executive-level stakeholders.
- Experience with strategic and tactical planning.
- Experience supporting enterprise system implementations.
- Experience with regulatory reporting, compliance, and operational improvement initiatives.
Important Notes
- Work Arrangement: Fully remote.
- Location: Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Onsite Visits: Occasional onsite visits may be required.
- Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (40 hours/week).
- Contract Duration: Through 12/07/2027.
- Project Management Certification: Candidates should identify any relevant certifications they hold.
- The role supports the Pennsylvania Department of Health's Bureau of Medical Marijuana initiatives.
Required / Desired Skills
Skill
Requirement
Experience
Government consulting services | Required | 10+ years
Executive-level stakeholder consulting | Required | Not specified
Project management – task and risk/issue management | Required | Not specified
Data analysis and presentation | Required | Not specified
Communication skills | Required | Not specified
Four-year degree in Computer Science or related field with advanced study | Required | Not specified
Project Management certifications | Highly Desired | Not specified
Pre-Screening Questions
- Do you have 10+ years of experience providing consulting services to government entities, including executive stakeholder engagement, project management, and data analysis?
- Do you have a four-year degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with advanced study?
- Do you hold any Project Management certifications, such as PMP, PgMP, or similar? If yes, please specify.
- Are you comfortable working remotely with occasional onsite visits in Dauphin County, PA?
Primary Skills
Government Consulting | Business Consulting | Senior Business SME | Project Management | Strategic Planning | Tactical Planning | Data Analysis | Data Presentation | Executive Stakeholder Management | Risk Management | Issue Management | Medical Marijuana Programs | Regulatory Compliance | Enterprise Licensing System (ELS) | Seed-to-Sale System (S2S) | MMAP | SOP Development | Process Improvement | PMP Certification
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