Dissemination & Implementation Specialist (Traumatic Brain Injury)

Dissemination and Implementation Specialist (Warfighter Brain Health)

GDIT’s military health team is hiring a Dissemination and Implementation Specialist to support the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence (TBICo E).

The role supports the Army’s Mission Essential Task 30 – National Health Operations.

The position is hybrid, requiring onsite presence at TBI Co E Headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, for the initial week and occasional on‑site meetings (approximately once per month or less).

Position Summary

The Implementation Specialist will partner with TBI Co E to ensure the efficient translation of evidence‑based products across the Military Health System (MHS).

Responsibilities include coordinating with research, clinical, and educational SMEs; developing and executing strategic implementation plans; monitoring metrics; providing training and support; and advising senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop strategic implementation and dissemination plans, including metrics, goals, and actionable processes to guide clinical and educational products from research to system‑wide adoption.
• Ensure plans are scalable across multiple markets, track progress from research through launch and final implementation, and incorporate feedback to foster innovation.
• Assist with execution of implementation plans for TBI clinical and educational products across the MHS.
• Define appropriate levels of service and operational support, establish guidelines, rules of engagement, and roles to drive implementation success.
• Create and manage project plans, scopes, schedules, and monitoring processes, including status reports and system‑wide metrics.
• Provide project management, training, and support throughout implementation phases.
• Train TBICo E personnel in implementation science and processes.
• Identify and develop opportunities for collaboration with Do D DHA, Veterans Administration, and civilian partners.
• Monitor qualitative measures of TBI care, clinical practice guideline usage, and advise HQ on initiatives, evaluations, and problem‑solving.
• Supervise administrative staff assigned to relevant projects, as applicable.
• Required Qualifications
• Doctorate (or with government approval, a master’s degree) in implementation science or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of implementation science experience, including managing national‑level dissemination and implementation projects from inception to completion.
• Experience coordinating with multiple research, clinical, and educational stakeholders, including military and civilian clinicians and administrators.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working in Do D, military, or Veterans Administration health settings.
• Project management training and PMP certification.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong knowledge of implementation science principles and their application in complex health systems.
• Excellent project management, training, and communication skills.
• Ability to develop scalable processes and metrics for wide‑scale implementation.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and driving continuous improvement.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary range: $112,840 – $129,766, based on experience and location.
• Work schedule: 40 hours per week.
• Travel: Less than 10% of time.
• Telecommuting: Remote work options available.
• Work location: Any location / remote.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health, dental, and vision plans, including Health Savings Account options.
• Paid time off: Vacation, sick, personal, holidays, parental leave; 15 days paid leave per calendar year (additional 10 paid holidays).
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 160 hours in a rolling 12‑month period.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability; life; accidental death and dismemberment; critical illness insurance.
• Professional and personal development opportunities, including training in project management.
• Internal mobility and a collegial work environment.
• Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

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