Program Data Manager (Required Local candidates with Public Sector exp)

Austin

**Respond by: 06/11/2026** **Rate: DOE** **Type: Contract** **Work Mode: Onsite** **Location: Austin TX** Please respond with resume and 3 references preferably supervisor (name, title, company, email, phone number) Background Check will be performed if a candidate is selected for placement and will have to be passed' **Job Description** **Overview** **Responsibilities** Strategic Liaison and Translation o Work with program areas and project sponsor to plan and execute multiple analytics projects asynchronously. o Lead as technical program manager creating hybrid Agile sprint cycles, epics and stories, as well as Waterfall project plans and all project artifacts o Manage the scrum of scrum ceremonies to sync across Agile sprint teams and applying principles from the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) o Act as a primary point of contact for program staff with data needs for federal, state, and internal reporting. o Explain project findings and data limitations in simple, non-technical language to agency leadership and program staff. **AI Prompting and Data Synthesis** o Develop and refine effective AI prompts and query strategies to retrieve and synthesize program strategies for complex data domains. o Develop a library of standardized prompts and query templates for common reporting needs. **Data Reporting and Visualization** o Ensure project teams properly extract, integrate, and analyze data from multiple complex internal and external sources to support HHS program needs. o Collaborate with end-users and performance analysts or IT leaders to create and validate visualizations for program monitoring and official reporting. o Provide subject matter expertise on validating output from AI, particularly with respect to identifying and mitigating hallucinations. o Ensure all data outputs adhere to agency reporting standards, data governance, and compliance regulations. **Data Literacy and Training** o Champion data literacy across the organization by planning and staffing AI training teams. o Promote a data-driven culture by enabling and empowering all staff to effectively utilize data and AI. **Collaboration and Problem-Solving** o Work closely with **data engineering, IT, and Program** teams to troubleshoot data-related issues and address inconsistencies and mitigation strategies. o Provide expert guidance to program staff on interpreting data trends and answering complex data questions. o Stay up to date on new AI and data analytics tools and techniques to continuously improve program competencies. **II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS** |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | **Minimum Requirements:** Candidates that do not meet or exceed the **minimum** stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity. | | Years | Required/Preferred | Experience | | 8 | Required | Experience translating **complex analytics** project intakes and business requirements into clear, actionable plans for prioritization and implementation. | | 8 | Required | Experience explaining **complex data initiatives** in simple, non-technical language to end-users and leaders of all levels. | | 8 | Required | Experience in **complex data programs** as a senior project manager and/or data liaison role. | | 8 | Required | Experience collaborating with end-users, performance analysts and agency leaders to validate **project/program reports,** presentations for monitoring and official reporting. | | 8 | Required | Excellent **communication, presentation,** and interpersonal skills. | | 8 | Required | Experience with presentation and design tools such as **PowerPoint and Visio.** | | 5 | Preferred | Experience leading as a senior project manager creating hybrid **Agile sprint cycles,** epics and stories, as well as Waterfall project plans and all project artifacts | | 5 | Preferred | Experience with **Business Intelligence/Data Warehouse** | | 5 | Preferred | Experience acting as the primary point of contact for program staff with data needs for **federal, state, and internal reporting.** | | 5 | Preferred | Experience working in a health and human services or similarly **regulated environment,** with a strong understanding of **program data** and reporting requirements. | | 5 | Preferred | Experience with **data governance** and **data quality principles** | | 5 | Preferred | Experience managing scrum of scrum ceremonies to sync across **Agile** sprint teams and applying principles from the **Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)** | | 5 | Preferred | Experience ensuring project teams properly extract, **integrate, and analyze data** from multiple complex internal and external sources to support **HHS** program needs. | | 5 | Preferred | Experience collaborating with end-users and performance analysts or **IT leaders** to create and validate visualizations for program monitoring and official reporting. | | 3 | Preferred | Experience leading a **performance management** and analytics initiative at a **Client agency** | | 2 | Preferred | Experience championing **data literacy** across the organization by developing and conducting training sessions for non-technical staff. | | 2 | Preferred | Experience training and mentoring staff with varying levels of **data literacy.** | | 2 | Preferred | Experience with **State and Federal monitoring** and reporting compliance for a Major Information Resources Project (**MIRP**) | | 2 | Preferred | Experience developing **Advanced Planning Documents (APD)** and Business Case Workbooks for a Major Information Resources Project (MIRP) with blended **State GR** and **Federal Financial Participation (FFP)** - All Funds | | 1 | Preferred | Experience applying responsible **AI practices** and compliance with agency standards. | **III. TERMS OF SERVICE** Services are expected to start **09/01/2026** and are expected to complete by **08/31/2027** . Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed **2008** hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.