ASTP Information Support - Project Manager

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.

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

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).