Project/Program Analyst

Summary

Our CDC Program in Atlanta is looking to add a Project/Program Analyst for printing support. The qualified applicant should have experience providing a variety of project administration support services involving data review, reporting, project coordination, and other related duties.
• The candidate will manage all print requests for CDC stakeholders. The job includes estimating, managing project budget, vendor relations, and consulting with/advising stakeholders. The candidate must have experience managing print jobs.
• This position is a hybrid with a mix of remote and onsite days each week. The onsite work occurs at CDC's Roybal campus.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the customer in planning, managing, and monitoring print services projects through its life cycle;
• Work on overall project planning through reporting on project schedules and deliverables;
• Brief customers on the status of action items and metrics to track performance;
• Review incoming print requests and accompanying print files for accuracy, inspect printing and resolve problems concerning defective printed products or non-compliance with specifications to ensure the customer's requirements are met;
• Review incoming Print Requests and accompanying print files providing estimates for customer approval;
• Consult with customers and print contractors ensuring clear specifications, feasible prices for print products and that CDC, GPO (Government Publishing Office), and JCP (Joint Committee on Printing) guidelines/processes are followed;
• Review proofs and explain any technical matters; contact prospective bidders to obtain quotes and work with Print Services to assist in poster/banner orders;
• Complete print specialist award work (e.g. review/signature/selection) and assist staff with bid receipt, purchase order completion, file transfer, proofing notification, forwarding, and all other miscellaneous office requirements, including the pickup of finished products;
• Issue change orders/modifications to cost/delivery schedules and others; and review, research and resolve invoicing for Print Services working with GPO and OFR (Office of Financial Resources) to ensure accuracy and validity of charges; monitor project timelines;
• Identify, communicate and resolve risks and issues to eliminate or mitigate the occurrence of consequences that may impact the success of Print Services projects.

Required Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience or a minimum 6 years of experience to satisfy degree and experience requirements.
• Proficiency in project management, scheduling, quality and timely delivery, and budgeting
• Ability to work in and understand a Print Tracking System and associated processes.
• Strong knowledge of print production techniques, materials, and equipment.
• Experience in operating and maintaining various printing machines and tools.
• Experience with vendor management including quote review, selection, performance evaluation and invoice review.
• Ability to apply careful attention to detail
• Self-starter; ability to move from initial assignment to completion; good follow-through and problem resolution skills
• High initiative; able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Adaptable; ability to shift priorities when requested, and multi-task
• Good interpersonal skills, and ability to work well on a team
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance
• Must be a US Citizen or a Green Card Holder

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with, or experience in public health, health, communication, and CDC, GPO, and JCP guidelines/processes regarding printed material
• Active NACI clearance

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