Program Manager

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Multidimensional Information Data Analytics System (MIDAS supports the complex analytics necessary to provide decision support services for business areas operating under the purview of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) within CMS. MIDAS is a big data solution implemented on AWS and provides data analytics services and reporting capabilities for a diverse customer base. While this enterprise level data solution ingests, curates and aggregates data from more than 30 data sources, it offers the agency's data users pre-defined and adhoc reports, self-service data platform and multiple standardized data products for critical business operations and analysis. These reports and data specifically support decision making within CCIIO.

• Align programs, projects and operational activities with strategic objectives of both Sparksoft and the customer organization.
• Partner with other stakeholders such as Business owners, Federal Government Task Leads and Sr. Management, Customer Success, Professional Services, Support, to implement prioritized projects and measure success against stated Objectives.
• Responsible for managing one or more highly complex or enterprise-wide IT program(s) consisting of multiple projects.
• Develops the program strategy, supporting business case and various enterprise-wide high-level project plans.
• Ensures integration of projects and adjusts project scope, timing, and budgets as needed, based on the needs of the business.
• Communicates with IT leadership, business leadership and IT Business Consultants to communicate program strategy, direction and changes.
• Responsible for delivering all projects contained in the IT project portfolio on time, within budget and meeting the strategic and business requirements.
• Responsible for tracking key project milestones and recommending adjustments to Project Managers.
• Partners with senior leadership of the business community to identify and prioritize opportunities for utilizing IT to achieve the goals of the enterprise.
• Establish and Maintain Sparksoft processes and procedures to ensure alignment with successful compliance practices.
• Prepares compliance status reports for internal management and regulatory agencies as required.
• Assists with implementation of various compliance initiatives and other compliance duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Typically has 10 to 15 years of IT and business/industry work experience, with at least 3 years of experience in a leadership role and 8+ years managing projects.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or another related field. Or equivalent work experience.
• Project Management certification is required. SAFe Agile/Scrum/SPC/ PMI-ACP certification preferred.
• Must possess extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of Project Management, SAFe Agile methodologies, and tools.
• Knowledge of CMS CCIIO / ACA Health Insurance and Marketplace data is preferred.
• Prior experience with implementing and maintaining Big data in AWS Cloud using modern/open source technology is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to help construct and maintain compliance best practices across the GCS organization.
• Collaborative team player with a strong desire to achieve results while respecting the company's core values framework.

Sparksoft is a certified Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) SVC and DEV Level 3, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Small, Women-owned, Minority-owned (SWaM), and MBE/DBE/SBE consulting firm. With our focused mission "to ignite innovation, inspire transformation, and implement digital solutions for a healthier nation," we specialize in 6 specific digital health services: Test Automation, Cloud Services, DevOps Delivery, Cyber Security, and Data Science, and Human-Centered Design. Since 2004, our exceptionally skilled people, proven leadership, and optimized processes all work together relentlessly to continuously push for more efficient solutions.

Sparksoft is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws.

In accordance with the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, Sparksoft Corporation is complying with the requirements that all employees assigned to a federal contract be vaccinated. Employees in need of an exemption from this policy due to a medical reason or because of a sincerely held religious belief must submit a physician's note for a medical accommodation or a religious request for accommodation to the human resources department to begin the interactive accommodation process as soon as possible. Accommodations will be granted where they do not cause Sparksoft Corporation undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others. New hires must show proof of vaccination.

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