ASTP Information Support - Project Manager

Do you thrive at the intersection of technology, policy, and public service? Are you ready to lead projects that shape the future of health IT across the federal government?

Ripple Effect is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Project Manager with nine years of experience to support our client’s mission. This role will work closely with The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), under the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP), to support the coordination and implementation of health IT initiatives across the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Project Manager will play a critical part in advancing nationwide interoperability, promoting the use of ONC-adopted standards, and ensuring alignment of health IT systems across federal agencies.

If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We offer a diverse and engaging work environment, with a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle. 

General Information 

• Job Code: PRO-CM-05M
• Location: Washington, D.C.
• Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular  
  (Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements) 
• Telework: Partial
• Clearance: None
• Citizenship: Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Manager: Yes
• Number of Openings: 1
• Salary Range: $107,844.00 - $118,000.00 per year (how we pay and promote) 

Responsibilities 

• Manage and oversee the execution of project work and ensure timely and accurate submission of all deliverables, including proposals and reports.
• Provide supervision and mentoring on task management, and communications, engagement, and outreach techniques and tools.
• Lead and participate in client meetings, including agenda and slide development, meeting facilitation, note taking, and assigning action items.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with clients and vendors, focusing on delivering high-quality service.
• Lead and manage cross-agency health IT projects aligned with ASTP’s strategic goals.
• Coordinate with HHS Operating and Staff Divisions to ensure consistent implementation of ONC-adopted standards.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, risk assessments, and performance metrics.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation for auditing and evaluation purposes.
• Prepare and present progress updates, risk assessments, and final reports to ASTP leadership.
• Track and report on project progress using tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Project.
• Support the implementation of the HHS Health IT Alignment Policy and related initiatives.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure interoperability and compliance with federal health IT standards (e.g., FHIR, USCDI).

Minimum Education and Experience 

• Bachelor's degree
• 9 years of relevant professional experience
• at least 5 years in project management

Basic Requirements 

• Previous experience leading projects and teams, tasking, implementing a quality review process for all deliverables, and following up on others’ work to ensure deliverable deadlines are met.
• Relevant experience developing communications strategies, tactical implementation plans, and content in a range of voices, styles, and formats.
• Highly organized, efficient, and extremely detail-oriented with ability to see the big picture.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills for face-to-face interactions with clients, co-workers, and leadership and preparing high quality, client-ready deliverables.
• Ability to learn quickly, perform complex tasks following established procedures, and condense complex information from diverse sources into concise, attractive, and user-friendly formats.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of web-based systems such as SharePoint and Teams.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Microsoft Project, and Confluence.

To be successful at Ripple Effect, you must be able to pay attention to details, clearly communicate, work independently, and have an eagerness to learn. Learn more about what makes Ripple so great check out our capabilities.  

Skills That Set You Apart 

• PMP or other project management certification
• Experience in federal government contracting, especially with HHS
• Experience in health, science, and healthcare projects

If you don’t have all of the skills above, don’t be discouraged—no resume paints a complete picture of a person. There’s a good chance you’re more wonderful than you think, so please apply! 

About Ripple Effect 

Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned small business providing professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across Communications & Outreach, Research & Evaluation, Program Management & Policy, Digital Transformation, and Technical & Scientific Support solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains. 

Hiring Process | Life at Ripple  

Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences. 

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Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department at [email protected] or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using E-verify.