Offer summary

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Behavioral Health, Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field., At least 15 years of professional experience, including 10+ years in federal project management., Experience managing federal contracts with budgets over $10 million and 30+ staff., Strong research skills with knowledge of statistical software, data visualization, and GIS..

Key responsibilities:

Lead and manage program delivery, contract operations, and resource oversight.

Serve as the primary contact with SAMHSA stakeholders and ensure effective communication.

Oversee planning, execution, and completion of all contract tasks, ensuring quality and timeliness.

Manage operational and financial aspects of the contract, including budgeting and compliance.

Job description

Description

Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG), a leading management consulting firm, is seeking a strategic and experienced Project Director for an upcoming opportunity to lead and manage the full spectrum of program delivery, contract operations, and resource oversight for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) Behavioral Health Services Information System (BHSIS) contract. This role blends program leadership, project oversight, and financial management to ensure that data collection and reporting about behavioral health service delivery and programs occurs uniformly and in alignment with SAMHSA’s objectives.

MSG specializes in delivering innovative solutions in program management, training and technical assistance, research and evaluation, marketing and communications, and IT and digital services to a range of federal clients, including extensive experience with the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Education. Join MSG and be part of a collaborative, growth-oriented firm that values excellence and impact.

Location: Remote

Key Responsibilities:

Program Leadership and Government Relations:

Serve as the primary point of contact to SAMHSA stakeholders on all aspects of contract execution, performance, and progress reporting.
Establish and maintain effective communications with government stakeholders, act as a thought partner and trusted advisor to the client about data use and collection efforts, resolving issues as they arise and adapting delivery models as needed.
Provide leadership for cross-functional teams supporting data collection, IT, quality assurance, research, evaluation, reporting, dissemination, and technical assistance support.

Project and Task Oversight:

Oversee the planning, execution, and close-out of all BHSIS tasks.
Work closely with Project Managers and Task Leads to define work requirements, allocate staff and resources, provide guidance, and manage performance.
Ensure all deliverables meet quality, timeline, and cost standards while addressing the programmatic and administrative goals of the agency. Monitor project risks and develop mitigation strategies in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Operational and Financial Management:

Direct contract-level operations including budgeting, financial reporting, procurement, labor tracking, and asset management.
Implement and maintain business tools and controls to ensure cost justification, compliance, and audit readiness.
Prepare and present financial and operational performance reports for internal leadership and government partners.
Ensure that all activities comply with federal contracting regulations and contemporary financial practices.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Behavioral Health, Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field.
Minimum of 15 years of professional experience, including:
10+ years of program or project management in a federal contracting environment.
5+ years managing a federal contract with an annual budget of at least $10 million and 30 FTE staff.
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams in support of complex technical or research contracts with adherence to a quality assurance plan and deliverable schedule.
Strong background in contract compliance, reporting, and resource planning.
Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong research skills including a demonstrated understanding of quantitative analyses using R or other statistical software, data visualization tools, and GIS technology/software.

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctorate degree or professional certification (e.g., PhD, PMP).
Experience supporting SAMHSA or working with national behavioral health datasets (N-SUMHSS, NSDUH, TEDS, MH-CLD, URS, BRFSS, YRBSS), or the Treatment Locator.
Experience overseeing large data collection, management, and analysis efforts, including responding to ad-hoc (and sometimes quick turnaround) client requests.
Experience helping government clients and the public make more and/or better use of online data.

Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-visibility federal program that supports SAMHSA’s mission to advance the behavioral health of the nation. You will guide a team delivering critical data collection and reporting activities, while innovating and optimizing programs that support communities, families, and individuals.

Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit and qualifications, ensuring a fair and competitive selection process. 

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