New 
Public Health Program Specialist
 Quadrant, Inc. | |
 United States, Maryland, Silver Spring | |
 Jan 10, 2026 | |
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Public Health Program Specialist Silver Spring, MD Pay From: $120,000 Per Year MUST: Public Health Program Specialist Public Trust clearly 7 years of experience working with PDF processing tools and Section 508 compliance standards. Strong organizational skills and ability to track progress across multiple concurrent projects. Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Experience supporting federal agencies or regulated industries. Knowledge of FDA regulatory submissions such as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) Notices, Environmental Assessments, Cell Culture Consultations, or New Plant Variety Consultations. Bachelor's degree required DUTIES: The Public Health Program Specialist Public Health Program Specialist is needed to analyze public health information sources, develop briefing materials for leadership, and facilitate policy coordination. The specialist will also assess requestor authority for sensitive information, address FOIA-related privacy concerns, and prepare background materials for stakeholder engagements. Apply expertise in public health statutes and stakeholder engagement to guide program activities. Solve complex project challenges, recommend operational decisions, and contribute expertise to formal statements. Document expenses, ensure accountability for program assets, and provide input on staff competencies; may lead temporary project teams. Build coalitions by coordinating across tasks, mentoring colleagues, and representing the program externally as a subject-matter expert. Influence project outputs and organizational goals with minimal supervision; mitigate risks to ensure success. Serve as liaison for Centers, Offices, and Programs (COPs), managing external stakeholder correspondence, coordinating briefings, and partnering with OPLIA to address oversight inquiries from Health and Human Services (HHS), Congress, Government Accountability Office, Office of Inspector General, and other bodies. Provide expert guidance on precedent-setting oversight issues and recommend escalation to Office of the Chief Counsel or other authorities when needed. Participate in pre-hearing meetings for congressional hearings to ensure consistent, accurate messaging. Convene meetings and teleconferences to establish unified positions on complex issues and support coordinated responses. Advise COP staff on procedures and policies impacting health outcomes and ensure guidance is disseminated accurately. Assess emerging mission issues, monitor trends, and recommend programmatic responses through regular reporting. Manage relationships with FDA, HHS, other federal agencies, and external stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes. Analyze and improve internal processes to enhance public health outcomes and lead evidence-based process reviews. Facilitate consensus-building and develop implementation plans for new initiatives. Perform other related duties as assigned within the scope of the position. Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act". | |