Committee Operations Lead

We stay at the forefront of innovation to solve complex technical challenges. Our work depends on a Committee Operations Lead joining our team to lead IT professionals supporting the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) aims to improve health outcomes by enhancing access to quality services, developing a skilled health workforce, and implementing innovative programs that benefit geographically isolated, economically or medically vulnerable populations. HRSA focuses on increasing health equity and strengthening local health systems through initiatives such as community health centers, the Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network (OPTN), the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, and support for maternal and child health.

At GDIT, we foster a people-centric environment. The Committee Operations Lead will manage and facilitate the activities of Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) committees, including subcommittees, workgroups, and ad hoc groups. This role ensures that committees responsible for membership, patient safety, and policy development operate efficiently, transparently, and in alignment with statutory, regulatory, and policy-driven goals. The Committee Operations Lead functions as a pivotal project manager, policy facilitator, and liaison, supporting committees in their critical decision-making, managing governance documentation, streamlining meeting logistics, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. They also support the development and implementation of evidence-based transplantation and allocation policies, ensuring compliance with HRSA and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support OPTN committees tasked with membership oversight, patient safety, and policy development.
• Oversee the schedule and facilitation of committee meetings, develop detailed agendas, prepare support materials, and lead discussions in a manner promoting collaboration and timely decision-making.
• Collaborate with committee chairs and leadership to ensure accurate tracking of activities, timely communication, and seamless facilitation of committee initiatives.
• Fully implement a Committee(s) Meeting Facilitation Plan that ensures secure, efficient, and compliant virtual meetings, including maintaining schedules, technical support, and post-meeting documentation (recordings, minutes, summaries).
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Committee(s) Management Plan, which outlines procedures for tracking committee activities, milestones, composition, and outputs.
• Create and maintain governance documents, operational manuals, and SOPs related to committee structures, member selection processes, decision-making responsibilities, and conflict-of-interest logs.
• Prepare public-facing materials highlighting committee activities, accomplishments, and membership, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational goals.
• Support policy development by identifying opportunities to improve organ transplantation and allocation policies through evidence-based research and committee-led initiatives.
• Draft policy proposals, guidance documents, public comment reports, and board recommendations based on committee deliberations and feedback.
• Collaborate with OPTN committees and stakeholders to ensure all proposed policies align with federal regulations (e.g., CMS, HRSA). Maintain thorough documentation for policy audits and regulatory reporting.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data (using tools such as Excel, Tableau, or NVivo) to support committee decision-making and policy recommendations.
• Provide detailed reports and dashboards on committee outputs, performance trends, and policy impact to OPTN leadership, HRSA, and other stakeholders.
• Track and monitor committee projects and policy proposals through all stages (inception to implementation), ensuring alignment with public comment periods and board approval timelines.
• Act as the primary point of contact for committee members and stakeholders, facilitating communication, responding to inquiries, and resolving operational challenges.
• Engage with the broader transplant community to gather input, understand concerns, and encourage collaboration in policy discussions and system improvements.
• Collaborate with external contractors, OPTN support teams, and other divisions, such as IT and policy experts, to facilitate seamless coordination across all committee activities.
• Lead the development of the Committee(s) Training Plan, which provides onboarding, annual training, and up-to-date resources for committee members.
• Ensure training materials address committee structures, workflows, regulatory requirements, and membership expectations.
• Deliver virtual training sessions and maintain a secure repository of training recordings and resources.
• Implement the Subject Matter Expertise Plan to identify, onboard, and track expert contributors across clinical, analytical, policy, and risk management domains.
• Ensure timely and sustained access to experts who support committee initiatives related to membership evaluation, patient safety reviews, and policy recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Health Administration, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree (MPH, MPP, MHA) is preferred.
• At least 5+ years of experience in committee coordination, project management, or policy development.
• Experience in healthcare, compliance, regulatory, and/or nonprofit environments, especially in roles requiring meeting facilitation and multi-stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to lead virtual committee meetings, guide collaborative decision-making, and manage cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong understanding of policy drafting, federal regulations, and evidence-based research to inform recommendations and decisions.
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, with tools such as Tableau, NVivo, and Excel.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations (e.g., CMS, HRSA) and experience ensuring policies meet federal and organizational requirements.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, with a focus on preparing detailed reports, agendas, and governance materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (SharePoint, Teams), virtual meeting platforms, and committee documentation systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and multitasking in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $111,155 - $150,385.

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Travel Required: Less than 10%
• Telecommuting Options: Remote

Benefits

• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, and a vision plan.
• 401(k) plan with company match, allowing contributions both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits.
• Full flex work weeks to support work/life balance.
• Paid time off plans including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave. New employees typically receive 15 days of paid leave per calendar year and 10 paid holidays, prorated based on the employee’s date of hire.
• GDIT Paid Family Leave program providing up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees.
• Short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.