Project Manager, Scientific Programs and Executive Facilitation

PCI Federal; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

401k and Company Matching

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

11 Holidays

Job summary

PCI Federal in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Project Manager for Scientific Programs and Executive Facilitation. The role leads high-visibility scientific and public health initiatives, briefing senior leaders and coordinating cross-agency efforts in a hybrid, on-site environment.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s or higher and 10+ years guiding scientific, public health, and policy projects, with strong facilitation and executive communication skills to translate complex findings into actionable

Qualifications

• Master's degree (MPH, MBA or similar) required given scientific nature of work.
• 10+ years managing scientific, public health, and policy-related projects.
• Experience coordinating meetings with scientists, executives, and senior government stakeholders.
• Strong executive communication skills including briefing development.
• Ability to translate complex scientific content for leadership audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scientific studies, literature reviews, analyses, reports, and briefings.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, working groups, and planning sessions with diverse stakeholders.
• Support scientific review and clearance processes among authors, reviewers, SMEs, and leadership.
• Prepare executive communications, including briefings, talking points, summaries, and presentations.
• Translate complex findings into clear recommendations for senior leaders.
• Engage and brief senior executives, scientists, and cross-agency stakeholders.
• Track deliverables, timelines, risks, issues, decisions, and action items.
• Develop project plans, communication protocols, and monthly activity reports.
• Support consensus-building across scientific, operational, and executive groups.

Skills

Program management

Facilitation

Executive comms

Stakeholder engagement

Briefings

Public health analysis

Strategic planning

Education

Master's degree or higher

Job description

Ecke Holding Company LLC, doing business as PCI Federal, was formed under the Poarch Band of Creek Indians Tribe to provide high quality products and services to Federal customers. Ecke is a Muskogee word for “mother” and reflects the role of the holding company. PCI Federal provides the common connection and integration that enables our collective success. Our portfolio of companies share the Tribe’s values of fairness, trustworthiness, commitment to something bigger than self, perseverance, respect for contribution, open, and honest communication, collaboration, open to new ideas and accomplishment. Through these values, PCI Federal focuses on delivering exceptional services that exceed our customers’ expectations.

At PCI Federal, we are passionate about helping our employees meet their professional goals and achieve success, while maintaining work/life balance. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes vacation and personal time off, as well as a generous 401(k) match.

Accessibility:

PCI Federal’s companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [e-mail]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. PCI Federal and its subsidiaries do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, Veterans or Disability status. Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates.

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k and Company Matching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 11 Holidays

Position:Project Manager, Scientific Programs and Executive Facilitation

Location: Atlanta, GA

Remote Status: Hybrid

Job Id:286-CDC

# of Openings:1

The Project Manager will lead high-visibility scientific, public health, and executive advisory initiatives supporting senior federal leadership. This role requires a strong background in managing scientific studies and research-based projects, facilitating complex discussions with scientists and technical experts, and preparing executive-level communications for senior leaders, including senior government and agency decision-makers.

The ideal candidate is a confident facilitator, strategic communicator, and organized project leader who can translate complex scientific and technical information into clear recommendations, briefings, and action plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate scientific studies, literature reviews, analyses, reports, white papers, and briefing materials.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, working groups, and strategic planning sessions with scientists, executives, and government stakeholders.
• Support scientific review and clearance processes, including coordination among authors, reviewers, SMEs, and leadership.
• Prepare executive communications, including briefings, talking points, summaries, recommendations, and presentations.
• Translate complex scientific findings into clear, actionable information for senior leaders and non-technical audiences.
• Engage and brief senior executives, scientists, senior government scientists, and cross-agency stakeholders.
• Track deliverables, timelines, risks, issues, decisions, and action items.
• Develop project plans, communication protocols, status reports, and monthly activity reports.
• Support consensus‑building across diverse scientific, operational, and executive stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree e.g. MPH, MBA or higher required given scientific nature of the work
• 10+ years managing scientific, public health, and policy‑related projects from planning through delivery.
• Experience managing scientific, public health, health policy, or research‑focused projects.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating meetings with scientists, technical experts, executives, and senior government stakeholders.
• Strong executive communication skills, including briefing development and senior‑level presentations.
• Experience translating scientific or technical content for leadership audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, high‑visibility environment.
• Strong writing, organization, stakeholder engagement, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting CDC, HHS, or another federal health agency.
• Experience working with senior government scientists, senior federal leaders, or executive offices.
• Background in public health, epidemiology, health sciences, science policy, public administration, or a related field.
• PMP or similar project management certification preferred.
• Master’s degree or higher preferred.

Key Skills

Scientific program management; facilitation; executive communications; stakeholder engagement; scientific review coordination; strategic planning; consensus‑building; public health analysis; briefing development; senior leadership support.

PCI Federal (PCIF) and its subsidiaries are an equal‑opportunity employer. PCIF does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, Veterans or Disability status.

Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates in accordance with applicable federal law.