Project Manager (HHS / Developmental Disabilities), Full-Time Contract

Dhaka Technologies Limited Company (DTLC) is assembling the team for a Maryland Department of Health, Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) stakeholder experience engagement running from December 2026 through June 30, 2027. We are seeking a Project Manager to lead the engagement day to day: work plan, schedule and deliverables, stakeholder engagement activities, coordination with DDA leadership and companion contractors, and monthly executive reporting. Location: Remote. Occasional travel to Baltimore, MD and DDA Regional Offices is required. Responsibilities Own the work plan, implementation schedule, risk log and deliverable calendar; ensure every deliverable is submitted on time and accepted. Lead the stakeholder engagement and communications workstream: engagement plan, stakeholder and journey maps, listening sessions, surveys and focus groups, quarterly feedback summaries and improvement project briefs. Coordinate with DDA leadership, Regional Offices, MDH, Medicaid and the companion Data Analytics and Financial Oversight contractors. Prepare monthly executive review materials, quarterly quality-improvement reports and Joint Chairmen's Report data support; manage the SLA tracking and monthly performance reporting. Supervise the engagement, communications and analytical staff assigned to the contract. Mandatory qualifications (all are required) 7+ years of project or program management in health and human services, Medicaid or a state or local HHS agency. 2+ years of direct experience working with or inside a state developmental disabilities agency (DDA or equivalent) or a Medicaid HCBS program serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Active PMP certification. Demonstrated experience leading stakeholder engagement, change management and business process improvement initiatives in a government setting. Working knowledge of Medicaid waiver design and policy analysis. Bachelor's degree in public administration, public health, business, social work or a related field. Excellent written and verbal communication; experience producing executive-level reports and briefings; writing samples will be requested. Available to start in December 2026 as a dedicated, full-time resource (40 hours per week) during Maryland business hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET), with occasional travel to Baltimore, MD. U.S. work authorization; sponsorship is not available for this role. Independent of DDA-funded direct service providers (no financial, ownership or organizational relationship). Preferred Master's degree in a related field. Maryland DDA, LTSSMaryland or Maryland Medicaid experience. Experience with program integrity, administrative claiming or managed care. Bilingual English/Spanish. Engagement details Full-time (approximately 1,550 hours) from December 2026 through June 30, 2027. Remote; occasional travel to Baltimore, MD and DDA Regional Offices required. W-2; $60-$70 per hour. The position is contingent on contract award. The selected candidate's resume and a signed letter of commitment will be included in DTLC's proposal. Originally posted on Himalayas