Public Health Program Specialist

Kaiva Tech, LLC (a Native American owned, Tribal 8(a) certified family of entities) is hiring for a Public Health Program Specialist to support the FDA Office of the Commissioner at the White Oak Campus, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20993. Clearance: Public Trust. Work is performed on‑site; remote work may be authorized case‑by‑case with prior approval, Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays).

About the role

The Office of the Executive Secretariat (OES) requires program support to strengthen FDA's ability to manage correspondence, oversight activities, tasking, and acquisition needs. The specialist monitors and evaluates information sources from a public health perspective, prepares analytical materials and briefing documents for FDA leadership, and coordinates between FDA components on policy development and decisions. Duties include determining requestor authority for sensitive information with public health disclosure implications, identifying privacy concerns under FOIA, and preparing background materials for stakeholder meetings and briefings. No supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in public health statutes and stakeholder engagement to guide program activities.
• Serve as a liaison managing external stakeholder correspondence, coordinating briefings, and partnering with the Office of Policy, Legislation, and International Affairs to manage oversight inquiries from HHS, Congress, GAO, OIG, and others.
• Perform and/or integrate highly complex professional services across operational, functional, or organizational areas.
• Design and conduct studies, analyses, and research; provide expert professional and consulting services; prepare presentations and recommendations.
• Provide expert guidance on precedent‑setting oversight issues, recommending involvement of OCC or others.
• Monitor organizational dashboards to track performance trends and resource needs.
• Participate in pre‑hearing meetings for congressional hearings to ensure consistent messaging.
• Serve as a coordination and optimization unit that helps solve operational challenges and leads strategic initiatives.
• Conduct comprehensive process mapping across FDA systems to identify inefficiencies and gaps.
• Create and document standardized procedures, SOPs, and FDA‑wide policies to ensure consistency across organizational components.
• Focus on systematic process improvements and technology implementation support.
• Manage Microsoft Planner boards, task tracking, and workflow organization for team visibility.
• Initiate meetings/teleconferences for unified positions on complex issues.
• Guide staff on procedures and policies affecting health outcomes.
• Assess emerging mission issues and advise on trends and program responses.
• Apply knowledge of public health statutes and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage interactions with FDA, HHS, other agencies, and stakeholders.
• Analyze and improve processes for public health outcomes.
• Lead process reviews, recommending evidence‑based changes.
• Facilitate consensus and implementation plans for initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of demonstrated experience in a health care organization, public health agency, or community program performing administrative or program management duties.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to proactively adapt to client needs.
• Ability to multitask efficiently and effectively.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Knowledge of public health regulations and standards.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree.

Desired experience and skills:

• Previous experience working with or for Federal Agencies.
• Knowledge of a specialized public health program.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical software.
• Ability to analyze and interpret health data.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: None required.

Skills

• Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret technical and regulatory content.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with SMEs and project teams.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in PDF tools, accessibility testing, and document formatting.
• Quality Orientation: Maintains high standards for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage assistance
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability
• Company‑paid life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Company holidays and paid time off (PTO)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach daily.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and climb ladders occasionally.
• Ability to walk long distances without assistance and proficiently inspect access‑confined spaces.

Schedule

Full‑time, Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays). Primary work location is on‑site at FDA White Oak Campus; remote work may be authorized case‑by‑case with prior approval.