Committee Operations Lead

About this role

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Public Trust/Other Required: NACI (T1)

Job Family: Program Delivery and Execution

Job Qualifications: Skills: Collaboration, Compliance Governance, Patient Safety Certifications: None Experience: 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: No

Job Description: We are GDIT. We stay at the forefront of innovation to solve complex technical challenges. 

GDIT is your place. Make it your own by discovering new ways to apply the latest technology and processes. Own your opportunity at GDIT and you’ll be a meaningful part of improving how agencies operate. Our work depends on a Committee Operations Lead joining our team to lead IT professionals supporting the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). 

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) aims to improve health outcomes by enhancing access to quality services, developing a skilled health workforce, and implementing innovative programs that benefit geographically isolated, economically or medically vulnerable populations. HRSA focuses on increasing health equity and strengthening local health systems through initiatives such as community health centers, the Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network (OPTN), the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, and support for maternal and child health.

At GDIT, we foster a people-centric environment. The Committee Operations Lead will manage and facilitate the activities of Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) committees, including subcommittees, workgroups, and ad hoc groups. This role ensures that committees responsible for membership, patient safety, and policy development operate efficiently, transparently, and in alignment with statutory, regulatory, and policy-driven goals.

The Committee Operations Lead functions as a pivotal project manager, policy facilitator, and liaison, supporting committees in their critical decision-making, managing governance documentation, streamlining meeting logistics, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. They also support the development and implementation of evidence-based transplantation and allocation policies, ensuring compliance with HRSA and federal regulations. This role combines project management expertise, policy analysis skills, and regulatory knowledge to deliver high-quality support to committee operations and optimize system performance. In this role, the responsibilities of the Committee Operations Lead will include: • Lead and support OPTN committees tasked with membership oversight, patient safety, and policy development.

• Oversee the schedule and facilitation of committee meetings, develop detailed agendas, prepare support materials, and lead discussions in a manner promoting collaboration and timely decision-making.

• Collaborate with committee chairs and leadership to ensure accurate tracking of activities, timely communication, and seamless facilitation of committee initiatives.

• Fully implement a Committee(s) Meeting Facilitation Plan that ensures secure, efficient, and compliant virtual meetings, including maintaining schedules, technical support, and post-meeting documentation (recordings, minutes, summaries).

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Committee(s) Management Plan, which outlines procedures for tracking committee activities, milestones, composition, and outputs.

• Create and maintain governance documents, operational manuals, and SOPs related to committee structures, member selection processes, decision-making responsibilities, and conflict-of-interest logs.

• Prepare public-facing materials highlighting committee activities, accomplishments, and membership, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational goals.

• Support policy development by identifying opportunities to improve organ transplantation and allocation policies through evidence-based research and committee-led initiatives.

• Draft policy proposals, guidance documents, public comment reports, and board recommendations based on committee deliberations and feedback.

• Collaborate with OPTN committees and stakeholders to ensure all proposed policies align with federal regulations (e.g., CMS, HRSA). Maintain thorough documentation for policy audits and regulatory reporting.

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data (using tools such as Excel, Tableau, or NVivo) to support committee decision-making and policy recommendations.

• Provide detailed reports and dashboards on committee outputs, performance trends, and policy impact to OPTN leadership, HRSA, and other stakeholders.

• Track and monitor committee projects and policy proposals through all stages (inception to implementation), ensuring alignment with public comment periods and board approval timelines.

• Act as the primary point of contact for committee members and stakeholders, facilitating communication, responding to inquiries, and resolving operational challenges.

• Engage with the broader transplant community to gather input, understand concerns, and encourage collaboration in policy discussions and system improvements.

• Collaborate with external contractors, OPTN support teams, and other divisions, such as IT and policy experts, to facilitate seamless coordination across all committee activities.

• Lead the development of the  Committee(s) Training Plan , which provides onboarding, annual training, and up-to-date resources for committee members.

• Ensure training materials address committee structures, workflows, regulatory requirements, and membership expectations.

• Deliver virtual training sessions and maintain a secure repository of training recordings and resources.

• Implement the  Subject Matter Expertise Plan  to identify, onboard, and track expert contributors across clinical, analytical, policy, and risk management domains.

• Ensure timely and sustained access to experts who suppo

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