Overview

Tanaq Management Services (TMS) delivers professional, scientific, and technical services and information technology (IT) solutions to federal agencies in health, agriculture, technology, and other government services. TMS is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Tanaq native community and shareholders.

About the Role

We are seeking a Program Manager to play a central role in overseeing and implementing a Technical Assistance (TA) project supporting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This work will support funded jurisdictions in the implementation of surveillance, prevention, and evaluation to address overdose in the United States. The Program Manager will work with a Sr. Program Manager and Principal Investigator to deliver coordinated support to the CDC through delivery of adult-learning methodologies. The Program Manager will coordinate with a program partner and the CDC to provide oversight to the team, develop and implement comprehensive project plans and timelines, and oversee all financial aspects of delivery to establish and maintain productive working relationships. The Program Manager will provide co-managerial and overall financial leadership and ensure that project activities align with the statement of work. Responsibilities will include managing necessary subcontracting relationships, conducting fiscal management activities, ensuring and maintaining good client relationships, and tracking/documenting training and TA activities. 

This is a remote position that can be based in Atlanta, GA or anywhere in the U.S. Some travel (15% of time) may be required, including to meet with client in person in Atlanta, GA.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with established subject matter experts in overdose prevention as well as identify and establish new relationships with trusted partners.
• Conduct state and local needs assessments.
• Supervise, monitor, and assess the performance of staff, consultants, vendors and/or subcontract teams.
• Design and develop training and technical assistance activities.
• Provide technical assistance and training, as needed.
• Develop and monitor budgets.
• Coordinate multiple tasks, ensuring adherence to project schedules and the quality and timeliness of contract deliverables.
• Initiate requests for and monitor subcontract and consultant agreements. Ensure the quality, timeliness, and technical performance of subcontractors and consultants.
• Review invoices for appropriateness and approve payment of invoices.
• Ensure the completion, accuracy, and timeliness of programmatic (technical) reports. 
• Report contract performance and progress. 
• Initiate and work collaboratively with peers representing a variety of organizations and disciplines.

Required Experience and Skills

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in a public health setting. 
• Experience overseeing or implementing large scale capacity building and/or training and technical assistance projects.
• Experience delivering technical assistance.
• Demonstrated cultural competence in providing services to or working with diverse groups (i.e., providers, stakeholders, consumers, diverse communities).
• Ability to work independently and take initiative, with minimal supervision and within a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent technical writing and research skills.
• Understanding of adult learning styles and training techniques.
• Experience managing large contracts (multiple subcontractors, SMEs, large labor and travel budgets) and monitoring budgets highly desired.
• Experience working in a human services or public health related field involving behavioral health and substance abuse prevention focused on opioid misuse prevention and reduction preferred.
• Experience with developing TA in response to diverse needs preferred.
• Experience working with federal agencies and/or states preferred.
• Individuals with lived experience in substance use prevention and/or recovery or with behavioral health systems of care (delivery or service receipt) are highly desirable.
• Experience working at CDC preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective organization skills.
• Ability to obtain a government clearance.

Education and Training

• Advanced degree (Master’s, PhD or equivalent) in public health, social science or equivalent with 5-8 years of relevant experience.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. May need to lift 25 pounds occasionally.

Who We Are

Tanaq Management Services (TMS) is a public health contractor, certified 8(a) business, owned by St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation. (ANC). We listen to our stakeholders and leverage our science, technology, communication, and program expertise to understand and provide feedback as we develop solutions.

TMS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and participates in E-Verify. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce. Our policies provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact us for assistance.

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