Grant Management Specialist

Overview

DRT Strategies delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to large federal agencies, state and local government and commercial clients in health care, technology, and financial services industries.

The three letters of our name, DRT, stand for Driving Resolution Together, which is the core philosophy on which the company was founded. That is, we collaborate with our clients to solve their most pressing challenges - together.

We are problem solvers dedicated to your success, combining Fortune 500 experience with small business responsiveness. We have established a reputation with our clients as a forward-thinking consulting firm with demonstrated success in implementing solutions that lead to meaningful results. Our world‑class consultants unite people to work collaboratively to achieve project goals and make vision a reality.

This project supports initiatives under the CDC's Public Health Infrastructure Center that strengthen public health systems across state, local, tribal, and territorial jurisdictions. Work focuses on enhancing workforce capacity, improving data and technology infrastructure, and providing technical assistance to public health partners. The project also involves coordinating resources, supporting grant‑funded activities, facilitating communication among stakeholders, and advancing CDC’s efforts to modernize and sustain core public health capabilities nationwide.

This position supports federal public health initiatives by conducting qualitative and mixed‑methods evaluation of CDC PSIB programs and initiatives. This role is responsible for analyzing complex data, synthesizing findings, and translating research into actionable insights to inform program strategy, performance measurement, and continuous improvement.

• Conduct qualitative and mixed‑methods data analysis and interpretation to evaluate public health programs and initiatives
• Design, implement, and maintain structured coding frameworks for qualitative data using tools such as MAXQDA and Excel
• Perform data collection, pre‑coding, and full‑cycle thematic analysis to identify trends, gaps, and program outcomes
• Analyze and classify recipient and programmatic reports to align activities with CDC priorities and performance metrics
• Conduct program evaluation activities for CDC PSIB programs, including development of evaluation plans and performance measures
• Synthesize large volumes of complex data into clear, concise reports, dashboards, and presentations for diverse stakeholders
• Translate research findings into actionable recommendations to support strategic planning and decision‑making (research translation)
• Develop and standardize qualitative analysis protocols to ensure consistency, rigor, and reliability across evaluation efforts
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and federal interest holders to refine evaluation approaches and performance frameworks
• Plan and facilitate meetings with federal stakeholders and program recipients, including development of agendas and briefing materials to support data‑driven decision‑making
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement sessions, including planning discussions and data‑driven strategy meetings
• Conduct targeted research to support evaluation design, contextual analysis, and evidence‑based recommendations
• Develop and deliver summary results products for federal data requests, public dissemination, and internal briefings, including one‑pagers, fact sheets, presentations, and data dashboards, translating complex findings into clear, audience‑appropriate formats

• Demonstrated experience in data analysis and interpretation, including qualitative and/or mixed‑methods approaches
• Strong skills in data collection and information synthesis, with the ability to translate complex findings into clear insights
• Experience conducting program evaluation, preferably within public health or federal programs (CDC experience strongly preferred)
• Knowledge of research methodologies and ability to perform and apply findings through research translation
• Ability to develop evaluation frameworks, coding schemas, and…