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Zemitek

Federal professional services: program management, IT

Advisor for the Management of the Integrated Human Resources Information and Management System - National Certification Platform

Full-TimeDeadline 9/30/27
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
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About the job

Requirements
  • A higher education degree (minimum Bac+3) in information technology, information systems, software engineering, data engineering, or equivalent.
  • At least five years of experience administering and operating information systems and/or web or learning management system platforms.
  • Experience in database management, data migration, and data quality assurance.
  • System and application administration skills, including backup and security management such as permissions and logging.
  • Knowledge of relational databases, integration scripts, monitoring, and incident diagnosis.
  • A basic understanding of personal data protection and compliance requirements, including HAPDP and best practices.
  • Ability to train others, simplify concepts, and transfer skills.
  • Strong French proficiency for report writing and working proficiency in English.
  • Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure the continuous and secure operation of both platforms and their data to support maternal and child health outcomes.
  • Manage system configuration, updates, and Level 1 and Level 2 technical support.
  • Ensure interoperability with DHIS2 and other core systems in coordination with the e-Health Directorate.
  • Support migration, consolidation, and quality control of human resources and training data.
  • Contribute to compliance with HAPDP requirements, security protocols, confidentiality standards, and technical documentation.
  • Strengthen the capacities of Ministry of Public Health and Public Hygiene managers and administrators, and organize skills transfer to the e-Health and Human Resources Directorates.
  • Administer system environments, including accounts, roles, permissions, and functional configuration.
  • Monitor daily operations, backups, restoration, incident management, and updates.
  • Maintain service availability and prevent interruptions, including offline and synchronization modes where applicable.
  • Lead and secure data migration and consolidation, including deduplication, quality checks, and cleaning.
  • Implement and document interoperability with DHIS2 and core systems in coordination with the e-Health Directorate.
  • Produce and maintain dashboards and reports for managers.
  • Apply security and confidentiality measures by design, including access management, logging, and encryption.
  • Contribute to HAPDP compliance, including retention periods, data subject rights, and access governance.
  • Provide technical support to human resources managers, trainers, administrators, and focal points.
  • Train internal administrators and managers, and produce user guides and maintenance manuals.
  • Organize progressive skills transfer to the e-Health and Human Resources Directorates, ensuring sovereignty.
  • Participate in technical and steering committees and provide periodic reporting.
  • Flag risks involving connectivity, energy, vendor dependence, or recurring funding, and propose mitigation measures.
  • Submit a detailed monthly report to the U.S. Department of State by the fifth day of the following month.
  • Submit a weekly progress report to the U.S. Embassy and Department of State, participate in weekly calls, and include a short paragraph on the week's main successes.
Desired Qualifications
  • Seven years of experience in information systems and/or web or learning management system platform administration and operation is preferred.
  • Experience with DHIS2, health interoperability (HL7 FHIR, REST APIs, or OpenFN), and/or digital health is an asset.

About the company

ZemiTek is a small, woman-owned professional services firm serving federal clients nationwide. It provides tailored solutions across global security, energy, economic development, and more, with services including program management, training and learning development, IT solutions, operational support, and monitoring and evaluation. The company works by partnering with federal agencies to plan, implement, and manage programs, deliver training, deploy IT systems, provide operational support, and monitor outcomes to ensure programs perform well. ZemiTek differentiates itself through its focus on customized, domain-spanning services for government clients, its status as a woman-owned small business, and its combination of capabilities across program management, technology, training, and evaluation. Its goal is to help federal agencies operate at peak performance and achieve mission results by delivering practical, integrated solutions.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bethesda, Maryland

Founded

2007

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What believers are saying

  • ZemiTek secured a $49.9M USAID award on a standalone basis in 2024.
  • The February 2026 Polaris GWAC can feed task orders through March 2031.
  • CMMI Level 3 strengthens bid credibility for federal clients in 2026 and 2027.

What critics are saying

  • USAID dependence creates budget and recompete risk when ESI-2 ends March 2025.
  • The November 2025 D.C. employment case risks discovery, costs, and reputational damage.
  • If federal awards stall, ZemiTek's 2028 contract pipeline becomes an existential concentration trap.

What makes Zemitek unique

  • ZemiTek won Polaris WOSB GWAC in February 2026, widening federal access.
  • ZemiTek pairs USAID contractor depth with GIS-backed analytics and process maturity.
  • ZemiTek earned CMMI Level 3 in August 2026 across development and services.

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Benefits

  • Training Programs
  • Professional Development Budget

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ZemiTek was recognized as the “Most Promising Project Management Solution Provider 2021” by CIO Review.