Project Director

Neil Hoosier & Associates, Inc.

Owings Mills, MD(remote)

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Budgeting, Business Development, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Contract Management, Cost Control, Cost Forecasting, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Department of Veterans Affairs, Ecosystems, Emerging Technology, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Government, Healthcare, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Interoperability, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Medicare, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Visio, Operations Processes, Organizational Development/Management, Performance Management, Policy Development, Policy Implementation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Privacy Controls, Problem Solving Skills, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Workforce Planning, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Owings Mills, MD
POSTED
8 days ago
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.

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About the Company

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Neil Hoosier & Associates, Inc.

Neil Hoosier & Associates, Inc. (NHA) is a small, family-owned 8(a) business comprised of a diverse and experienced team.  Formed in 1999, we have almost two decades of topnotch performance working with the federal government, particularly the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and insurance industry stakeholders.  Since founding NHA, Mr. Neil Hoosier, Sr. has demonstrated an unparalleled ability to attract and retain individuals of the highest caliber to complement his Medicare program experience.  Headquartered in Pomona, New York with an office in Owings Mills, Maryland, NHA employs over 75 people, with expert staff throughout the company.

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
WEBSITE
http://www.nhassociates.com