DUTIES

• Provide project management and oversight services using industry standard and best-practice project management methods
• Apply health communications best practices in the execution of project activities
• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders
• Offer strategic counsel to ensure and improve project performance and client satisfaction
• Manage team staff and subcontractors performing work
• Plan, manage, coordinate, and report the status of all work
• Support corporate business development activities
• Conduct assessments (i.e., thorough task analysis with recommendations for continued improvement) at key milestones
• Support the client in project governance
• Actively participate in working sessions, as needed, with the client to accomplish tasks in support of the project
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 10 years of experience managing health communications programs
• Experience successfully leading national health-oriented campaigns for diverse audience sectors
• Understanding of the full range of behavioral health issues and approaches to prevention, treatment, and recovery
• Knowledge of key communication tools including Salesforce, Constant Contact, Google Analytics, analytic dashboards, and others
• Understanding of federal government communication requirements including plain language, Section 508 compliance, national culturally and linguistically appropriate services standards (CLAS Standards), and others
• Subject matter expertise in behavioral health and communications best practices
• Knowledge of and experience with SAMHSA centers, projects, strategic focus, and goals
• Established contacts and connections with SAMHSA partners in the behavioral health field
• Experience in managing and directing staff in a productive way, with an eye to developing and refining team skills
• Ability to ask effective questions and adapt quickly to change
• Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, and delegate projects, and possess strong customer service and client management skills leading to high client satisfaction
• Must be proficient in search engine optimization (SEO), Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Smartsheet, Trello, and other project management tools
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player with a willingness to support other efforts, as needed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with SAMHSA on behavioral health issues
• PMP or other project management certification
• Master's degree in public health, communications, or a related field
• Understanding of federal policy that leads to program funding and the requirements of agencies to respond effectively to policymakers.