Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices. 

Summary:

We are seeking a Project Director to oversee a team of technical staff who review grants funding opportunities in support of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The Project Director will be responsible for assisting in the implementation and management of the Grants Review process and to work directly with government stakeholders to ensure key deliverables are met and the program is running according to their vision.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide day-to-day operational oversight and direct supervision to a team of individuals supporting the SAMHSA program
• Establish and maintain client relationships, identify and mitigate risks, ensure adherence to contractual requirements, and monitor schedule and budget progress
• Maintain relationships with government stakeholders to ensure program is running smoothly, and to ensure the team is working collaboratively with SAMHSA
• Compile project data and reports on status of key project milestones to management.
• Monitor and document efforts focused on the SAMHSA Grant Review project
• Work collaboratively with subject matter experts within the team to review funding opportunity announcements and provide feedback on strengths and weaknesses of applications for funding
• Track project issues and status to 100% completion
• Actively own new efforts, liaison with other departments, and track tasks to completion

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Your ability to exude a strong executive presence while also managing tactical execution by internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to contribute to projects across practice areas and divisions to help troubleshoot and problem-solve on complex issues
• Strategic, consultative presence with a problem-solving mentality
• Experience communicating directly and effectively to executive leadership
• Demonstrated knowledge of client priorities, preferences, and regulations
• Demonstrated expertise in MS Office, with excellent Excel skills
• Knowledge and familiarity with grants systems and tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with healthcare stakeholders
• Be able to analyze grant applications effectively against specific criteria
• Be able to clearly express evaluations in writing
• Ability to work with reviewers within the team to synthesize comments, especially when resolving discrepancies in scoring.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in social work, psychology, public health, or a relevant area of study
• Minimum 7 years of program management experience, with at least 5 years of experience leading a team of 10-15 individuals.
• Must demonstrate a background in one of the following:
• Mental health services, with a knowledge of community-based systems of care and services for adults with serious mental illnesses and children with serious emotional disturbance
• Substance abuse Bachelor’s prevention, with expertise or experience working with activities that discourage substance use disorder as well as behaviors that increase the risk of substance use disorder
• Substance abuse treatment, with expertise in evidence-based, effective substance use disorder treatment services, programs, and activities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Public Health or relevant area of study
• PMP Certification 
• Educational background focused on social determinants of health and/or Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility

Compensation for this role $135,00.00-$147,000.00 annually 

Pay and Benefits

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.