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Public Health Contract Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Westat

Principal Contracts Manager - Hybrid

Bethesda, MD · Hybrid

$95K - $127K/yr

Lead and provide management oversight for a portfolio of clinical research, public health, and biomedical research contracts including NIH, HHS, CDC, FDA, and other federal health agencies. * Manage ...

Westat

Principal Contracts Manager - Hybrid

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$144K/yr

Lead and provide management oversight for a portfolio of clinical research, public health, and biomedical research contracts including NIH, HHS, CDC, FDA, and other federal health agencies. * Manage ...

Actalent

Contracts Manager

Rockville, MD

$90K - $121K/yr

... The Contract Manager will oversee the administration, negotiation, and management of complex federal contracts, subcontracts, and research-related agreements supporting health research and public ...

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Booz Allen Hamilton

Project Coordinator

Washington, DC · On-site

$55K - $126K/yr

Work with us and help make sure our public health contract's leadership team accomplishes its program goals as we improve contract efficiencies and deliverables. This position is located in Atlanta ...

ICF

Partnerships Director, Health

Washington, DC

This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening, we are ... We are hiring a Partnerships Director, Health to support a federal health client's national public ...

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A Public Health Contract job is a temporary or project-based role in which professionals work with government agencies, nonprofits, or healthcare organizations to address public health initiatives. These contracts may focus on disease prevention, health education, policy implementation, or emergency response. Contract workers may be hired for specific projects, such as managing a vaccination campaign or analyzing health data. The duration and terms vary, but they often provide flexibility and opportunities to work on diverse public health challenges.

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In a Public Health Contract position, your daily tasks often include monitoring project progress, ensuring compliance with contract terms, preparing reports for stakeholders, and coordinating with cross-functional teams such as healthcare providers, government agencies, or community organizations. You may also be responsible for tracking budgets, managing timelines, and addressing any issues that arise during the course of the contract. Regular communication and collaboration with internal and external partners are key to maintaining the success of public health programs. These responsibilities require strong organizational skills and attention to detail, as well as the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic work environment.

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To thrive in a Public Health Contract role, you typically need a background in public health, strong project management skills, and experience with regulatory compliance or grant administration. Familiarity with data analysis software, government reporting systems, and contract management platforms is often required, along with certifications such as Certified in Public Health (CPH) or Project Management Professional (PMP). Excellent organizational abilities, attention to detail, and strong communication and negotiation skills help manage partnerships and stakeholder relationships effectively. These skills are essential for ensuring successful delivery of public health initiatives while meeting regulatory and contractual obligations.

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Project Manager - Public Health

Cherokee Federal

Silver Spring, MD • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 2 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day onsite execution of the Defense Centers for Public Health IDIQ task order at Silver Spring, MD.

  • Oversee project activities including procurement, staffing, deliverable submission, and issue resolution to ensure contract performance.

  • Lead recurring meetings, monitor project status, and coordinate with government and contractor team members to maintain project progress.

Job description


The Project Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day onsite management of a Defense Centers for Public Health IDIQ task order contract at Silver Spring, MD. You will oversee projects from initiation through completion. Day-to-day onsite management includes purchasing; staffing availability and customer notifications; timely deliverables; work, project, and contract statuses; staffing, work, contract, and TO issue resolution; and participation in planning and making suggestions and recommendations. The PM is expected to maintain a daily cadence with the COR, TO Technical Directors, and Team technical leads (technical, administrative, business, and compliance). The PM is expected to lead the contract team and stay aware of what is happening on the Team, in conjunction with or ahead of the customer. The contractor Team reports to the PM.
A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.
Compensation & Benefits:
Estimated Starting Salary Range for Project Manager:
Pay commensurate with experience.
Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and other benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
Project Manager Responsibilities Include:
The Project Manager leads the execution of complex federal task orders that support Defense Centers for Public Health operations. This role integrates federal contract management, an understanding of the defense public health mission, staff leadership, customer engagement, and performance accountability to ensure timely, compliant, and high-quality execution under a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The Project Manager's responsibilities include:
  • Support Firm-Fixed-Price task-order execution by managing scope, priorities, performance expectations, and cost-conscious delivery.
  • Serve as the onsite contractor lead for the DCPH task order based in Silver Spring, MD.
  • Manage Cherokee/CNIH personnel and subcontractor/partner personnel to ensure integrated performance across the task order.
  • Monitor staffing levels, vacancies, onboarding, backfill actions, availability, and workforce risks.
  • Ensure timely completion, review, and submission of contract deliverables, reports, and customer-directed products.
  • Lead recurring meetings, status reviews, action-item tracking, customer updates, and internal coordination routines.
  • Identify and resolve performance, staffing, customer, contract, administrative, and compliance issues.
  • Ensure contract activities comply with applicable company policies, government requirements, security expectations, and quality standards.

Project Manager Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 8 years of project, program, task-order, or contract-management experience in a federal, military, public-health, scientific, technical, or related environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate status, risk, and issue tracking.
• Ability to work fully onsite at Silver Spring, MD.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Must pass pre-employment requirements of Cherokee Federal.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in public health, Public Health Management, Health Administration, Business Administration, Program Management, or a related field preferred.
  • PMP or similar project/program management certification preferred.
  • At least 3 years of experience in defense public health, military medical, public health surveillance, occupational/environmental health, scientific, or similar mission environment strongly preferred.
  • Experience managing subcontractor or partner personnel preferred.
  • Experience successfully transitioning task orders preferred

Company Information:
Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNIH, visit cherokee-federal.com.
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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.
Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request.
Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
Please Note: This position is pending a contract award. If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, please APPLY TODAY! Although this is not yet an approved position, we are accepting applications for this future and anticipated need. The applicable salary range will be posted promptly upon award of the contract and once funding for the position has been determined. No offer will be extended prior to posting the applicable salary range.
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Cherokee Federal - a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses - is a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation's mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. Our team of companies manages nearly 1,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, consulting, engineering and manufacturing, health, and technology portfolios. Since 2012, the Cherokee Federal team of companies has won more than $5 billion in government contracts. Our 3,000+ employees work in 26 countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories. Why choose Cherokee Federal? Visit our website and learn about the great reasons to join our team. cherokee-federal.com

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Architectural services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Tulsa, OK, US

Year founded

1969

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