Senior Technical Advisor, Data.FI

About Palladium

Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 50 countries and have a workforce of more than 2,000 talented and motivated staff around the world.

Palladium is part of GISI’s global family of companies, which aims to create solutions for the world’s most complex challenges. With annual revenues of $14 billion, GISI’s approximately 15,000 employees are engaged in projects across 100 countries worldwide providing construction, program/project management, and engineering consulting services.

Palladium is currently seeking a US based Senior Technical Advisor (STA) to support implementation of the Translating Data for Implementation (Data.

FI) award in Ethiopia. Data.

FI is a global project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the State Department.

Data.

FI partners with PEPFAR programs to accelerate and sustain access to high‑quality data to expedite HIV epidemic control and maintenance. Data.

FI supports host country governments to enhance existing health information systems (HIS) and conduct in‑depth analysis of epidemiologic and program data to inform management responses to gaps in programming and sustain impact by supporting local partner transition.

This STA advises and collaborates with project teams to plan, develop, and implement high‑quality data systems, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices. The role supports company growth by managing projects effectively and fostering positive client relationships, while actively contributing to the continuous improvement of program quality and operational efficiency through global initiatives and knowledge sharing. The consultant will build strategic partnerships and represent the organization at international forums, technical working groups, and with key stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings expertise in health information exchange architecture, integration of multi‑source data systems, and experience supporting donor‑funded projects.

This is a project role with duration until March 31, 2026, with possibility of extension.

The position is based in Palladium’s Arlington, VA office within our Americas region.

Palladium supports a hybrid working model with 3 days in office, 2 days from home.

For our prospective employees in the United States, the full‑time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected to range from $120,000 to $135,000, and successful candidates may also be eligible for additional variable incentive compensation dependent on the role. For part‑time employees, the salary will be prorated based on the actual number of hours worked.

Please be advised that a final salary offer will be based on various factors, including but not limited to your qualifications, education, experience, skills, seniority, performance, and Palladium’s business or organizational needs.

The Senior Technical Advisor will report directly to the Technical Director, Data.

FI.

• Work with project teams to advise, plan, develop, coordinate, and implement the programmatic workplan related to data systems; ensure quality implementation of activities.
• Work with the Directors of Information Systems, to ensure guidance on best practice and industry standards are communicated to project teams; guide staff on technical implementation ensuring adherence to standards, industry best practices and key strategic guidance.
• Contribute to company growth by supporting well‑managed projects, ensuring Palladium is seen positively by clients for consideration in future business development.
• Actively support the constant improvement of program quality and management efficiency through contributions to country, regional and global initiatives, such as SOP/tool/template development/refinement.
• Develop and implement…