NATHAN SCHUERCH
Marana,AZ
Summary
Experienced leader with a strong background in team guidance, project management, and strategic achievement. Adept at developing efficient processes, maintaining high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Highly regarded for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence through data-driven decisions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Management Analyst
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
06.2020 - Current
- Acting Deputy Associate Director for Program Implementation (ADPI) in the Division of Overdose Prevention (DOP) overseeing 100+ team members across three major grant programs
- Managed planning, development, writing, and publication of CDC's OD2A grants, distributing nearly $1B over 5 years to 90 State, Local, and Territorial Public Health Agencies
- Managed a $42M+ grant program to recruit and hire 200+ public health staff for over 90 health departments; addressing challenges meeting critical overdose epidemic milestones during the pandemic
- Developed comprehensive reports, providing valuable insights into business performance and aiding in strategic planning efforts using an innovative MS Power BI Program Data Dashboard
- Provided expert guidance on change management best practices, contributing to a positive organizational culture.
Management and Program Analyst
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Acting Deputy Branch Chief of the Population Health Workforce Branch in the Division of Scientific Education & Professional Development
- Streamlined $25M budget process with monthly reconciliations for all programs
- Conducted in-depth analysis of partner work and funding to prioritize impactful activities
- Recruited & Led a cross-program administrative team of contractors to centralize CDC's fellowship program administrative support
- Coordinated efforts among multidisciplinary teams, to develop SOPs for 6 fellowship programs enabling seamless execution of critical tasks within tight deadlines, reducing late hiring from 50% in 2018 to 1% in 2019
- Effectively resolved conflicts among team members or stakeholders, promoting collaborative problem-solving approaches that yielded positive results
Presidential Management Fellow
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, enhancing overall business performance where in 2016 only 10% of fellows were hired on time, but by 2019, 99% were hired and started on time (only 1 fellow out of 200 got delayed)
- Coordinated the development and implementation of the 'Population Health Workforce Initiative' pilot program using MS Project saving the State of Utah Dept. of Public $300M+ in medicaid costs
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity while experiencing a 27% decline in funding
- Executed and led a new shared Administrative Program Support Team, (7 contractors and 3 employees) reducing costs and redundancies across multiple programs
- Improved internal communication by developing comprehensive guidelines for interdepartmental collaboration.
Special Assistant to the Office of the CDC Director
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
03.2017 - 07.2017
- Special Assistant to the Office of the CDC Director during the presidential administration transition of 2017
- Analyzed and improved the Vital Signs publication strategy, leading to a new selection and publication timing strategy
- Assisted in the development of organizational policies and procedures by conducting research and analyzing best practices leading to recommendations on U.S Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Officers Overseas Education Allowance, adopted by CDC leadership and the U.S Surgeon General.
- Led the Zika Transition Team on behalf of the CDC Deputy Director, ensuring critical decisions were made on time, and appropriately communicated with the newly elected governor or Puerto Rico
- Briefed CDC leaders and the National Security Council (NSC) during the Eastern DRC Ebola Outbreak interagency meeting, resulting in the NSC designating CDC as the lead agency for for the U.S. Government in responding to that international health crisis
Project Control Analyst
Akima, LLC
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Ensured compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations throughout the duration of multiple federal contracting programs while maximizing profitability
- Developed a corporate standard operating procedures book and training materials on Project Management practices for all levels of management members using Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Microsoft PowerPoint
- Presented 2-day training sessions at various project sites to management teams, leading to more efficient processes and improved customer satisfaction
Education
Master's Degree - International Affairs
American University
Washington, DC12.2014
Bachelor's Degree - Political Science & Business
BYU-Idaho
Rexburg, ID12.2011
Skills
- Effective Project Management
- Collaborative Team Leadership
- Project Strategic Planning
- Stakeholder Needs Assessment
- Client Engagement Strategy
- Workflow Analysis
- Business Process Improvement
- Data-Driven Analysis
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Strategic Management Skill
- Candidate Assessment
- Critical Thinking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Management Analyst
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
06.2020 - Current
Management and Program Analyst
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
01.2018 - 06.2020
Special Assistant to the Office of the CDC Director
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
03.2017 - 07.2017
Presidential Management Fellow
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
01.2016 - 01.2018
Project Control Analyst
Akima, LLC
03.2014 - 01.2016
Master's Degree - International Affairs
American University
Bachelor's Degree - Political Science & Business
BYU-Idaho
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