Project Director at Valor Healthcare, Inc. – Columbia, Iowa

About Valor Healthcare

Valor Healthcare is a veteran- and physician-led provider of healthcare services for deserving, resilient patriots – including those who serve or have served in the military as well as those who devote their careers to government service. We aim to deliver high-quality care in a way that upholds the health of our nation’s greatest asset: its people. Valor works hard to earn the trust of those who have faith in us to care for them with respect and through methods that lead to superior clinical outcomes.

Valor is different because of our people.

· Our leadership team is comprised of veterans, clinicians, and business leaders dedicated to providing exceptional care and world-class patient experience.

· Many of our colleagues have patriots in their families or are patriots themselves, building a company culture and commitment to customer service that is second to none.

Position Summary

The Project Director serves as the senior operational leader responsible for overall contract performance, ensuring alignment with NIH mission requirements, and delivering high-quality professional, scientific, and technical support services. This role provides strategic direction, oversight of multidisciplinary teams, and accountability for program execution, staffing, quality, and compliance across all task orders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full lifecycle program leadership, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout of all contract activities
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and NIH stakeholders
• Oversee staffing, recruitment, retention, and performance management aligned with PSTSS labor category requirements
• Ensure compliance with all federal regulations, NIH policies, and contract requirements
• Direct program operations, including budget management, scheduling, reporting, and risk mitigation
• Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement efforts across all functional areas
• Coordinate across scientific, technical, and administrative teams to ensure integrated service delivery
• Provide executive-level reporting, briefings, and strategic guidance to government stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Master’s degree in a related field
• Equivalency: Bachelor’s degree plus two (2) additional years of specialized experience may substitute for a Master’s
• Minimum Experience: Fifteen (15)+ years of progressive experience in program or project management within federal or scientific environments
• Demonstrated experience managing large, complex federal contracts with multidisciplinary teams
• Proven ability to lead operations across multiple functional domains (scientific, technical, administrative)
• Experience with federal reporting, compliance, and stakeholder coordination

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting NIH or other HHS agencies
• PMP or equivalent project management certification
• Experience managing IDIQ or multi-task order contracts
• Familiarity with clinical research, biomedical programs, or scientific support services

Final compensation will be based on relevant factors including work experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.