Project Implementation Specialist

CDC Foundation

Project Implementation Specialist supporting Connecticut DSS rural health transformation projects for the CDC Foundation. Coordinating contractors, stakeholders, compliance, milestones, reporting, and implementation improvements.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management within healthcare settings, with strong capabilities in communication, organization, and stakeholder collaboration. Proficient in developing project materials and maintaining compliance while managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.

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Project ManagementHealthcare Program ImplementationExcellent Written And Verbal CommunicationStrong Organizational SkillsProficiency With MS Office

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementProgram ManagementCompliance RequirementsMonitoring And EvaluationDocumentation ManagementRisk TrackingFeedback SynthesisImplementation StrategiesMulti-Stakeholder CoordinationOperational Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationJudgmentIndependenceRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectProject Management ToolsMS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

Public HealthHealthcareRural Health SystemsCommunity Health WorkersMedicaidCMSGovernment Agency ExperienceHealth AdministrationPublic PolicyPublic Administration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support day-to-day implementation activities across multiple Rural Health Transformation Program projects and keep tasks and deliverables on schedule
Coordinate communication and collaboration among project teams, stakeholders, and partner organizations
Assist with developing, reviewing, and disseminating project materials while ensuring branding, disclosure, and compliance requirements
Track project progress and document milestones, risks, issues, and escalation needs
Prepare reports, monitoring and evaluation documents, summary reports, meeting materials, and implementation updates for project leadership
Support planning and execution of internal and external organization meetings
Identify operational challenges and work with project teams to troubleshoot and support solutions
Maintain organized project documentation, workflows, guidance documents, and version control
Gather and synthesize feedback from participating entities to inform continuous improvement
Contribute to implementation strategies, tools, and processes
Maintain productive relationships with colleagues and partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, business, public policy, public administration, or a related field
Minimum 4 years of experience in program or project management, preferably in a healthcare or public health setting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level materials
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced, evolving program environment
Strong organizational and coordination skills, with experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects and competing deadlines
Strong proficiency with project management tools and MS Office, including Microsoft Project
Preferred: Master’s degree in a relevant field
Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credential
Preferred: Experience with Medicaid, CMS, or other local, state, or federal health programs
Preferred: Experience supporting health-related projects, program implementation, or cross-functional initiatives
Preferred: Familiarity with rural health systems, community health workers, or behavioral health services
Preferred: Experience working in or closely with a government agency or government-funded program
May require occasional statewide travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits provided
Smoke-free environment
Relocation expenses are not included