Program Strategist (Govt projects)

Accord Technologies Inc; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Accord Technologies Inc is seeking a Program Strategist for a 6-month contract, primarily remote in Jackson, MS. This role involves supporting a proof-of-concept demonstration using natural language processing to improve child welfare intake processes. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or MBA with 20+ years in project management, particularly in IT solutions and analytics. Responsibilities include overseeing workshops, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring project alignment with State objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of experience in project management roles for state, local, or corporate clients.
• Proven expertise in product requirements definition and solution prototype development.
• Deep knowledge and successful experience implementing IT enterprise solutions involving data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the objectives of the project are satisfied and maintain alignment with the State’s goal of protecting children.
• Oversee exploratory interviews, discovery sessions, and workshops with State representatives.
• Engage State at all levels and ensure proper communication and coordination of key stakeholders.

Skills

AI product management

Project management

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master’s, MBA, or Executive MBA in business administration, finance, or a related field

Job description

Location and Contract

Jackson, MS (Remote)

6 months contract

Job Overview

PS/PMO to support a proof‑of‑concept demonstration using natural language processing and other machine learning methods to improve the intake process. This work is critical to demonstrate the potential of the latest technology to improve the lives of children at risk. The Program Strategist will play a key role in realizing strategic initiatives for the State by overseeing interviews, discovery sessions, workshops, and documentation to further the objective of developing tools and methods to improve the intake process. The PS/PMO must possess excellent communication skills, a proven record of delivering meaningful results, and the ability to work in an Agile environment. The PS/PMO should also be familiar with the data systems commonly used by Child Protective Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the objectives of the project are satisfied and maintain alignment with the State’s goal of protecting children and reducing the use of State resources.
• Add to the project objectives based on requests from the State.
• Oversee exploratory interviews, discovery sessions, and workshops with State representatives to understand and document current workflows and shortcomings.
• Contribute to the development of a new intake process and associated key metrics to measure the prototype’s efficacy.
• Review documentation for transparency to the State.
• Engage State at all levels and ensure proper communication and coordination of key stakeholders within MDCPS.
• Coordinate conference‑room demonstrations for key stakeholders and review the framework to ensure the objectives of the State are satisfied.
• Oversee the development of a roadmap illustrating how the developed technology could be integrated into the State’s ecosystem of technologies and processes.
• Oversee the development of the final report of the project, documenting all significant aspects.

Qualifications

• Master’s, MBA, or Executive MBA in business administration, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in project management roles for state, local, or corporate clients.
• Proven expertise in AI product management, product requirements definition, and solution prototype development.
• Proven expertise in Pattern of Life analysis and Geospatial analysis of State Gov’t problems, including child welfare, public safety, fraud/program integrity, and risk management.
• Deep knowledge and successful experience implementing IT enterprise solutions involving data analytics.
• Skill in engaging all levels of an organization and gaining their support.
• A successful history of using Agile, PERT, and Gantt methodologies to manage complex developments.
• Understanding of how to advance a strategy and devise tactics to achieve incremental goals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience identifying key stakeholders and securing their support.
• Skill in managing budgets, scope, project risk, and delivering results.
• Experience conducting extensive interviews, leading workshops, discovery sessions, collaborating on technology roadmaps, and drafting reports.