Intelligence Analyst and Health Programs Expert

Cindy Marihart

310-***-**** ***********@*****.*** Millsboro, DE

linkedin.com/in/cindy-marihart

INTELLIGENCE ANALYST

Over 20 years managing federal health programs, including multimillion-dollar contracts for NIH, SAMHSA, FDA, HHS, BARDA, WHO, and Medicare/Medicaid initiatives. Advanced expertise in data analysis and policy formulation, supporting risk mitigation and compliance across complex healthcare projects. Consistently enhanced program performance through strategic contract/grant administration, achieving roughly 15% improvement in operational efficiency. Leveraged research and compliance strategies to inform cybersecurity-oriented risk assessments, aligning with emerging regulatory and threat landscapes.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Tunnell Government Services Berwyn, PA (Remote)

Program Administrator (Contract) May 2024 - Aug 2025

●Managed federal contracts and multimillion-dollar projects for NIH, FDA, WHO, and BARDA, ensuring rigorous compliance and accountability within high-stakes research environments.

●Coordinated reports with over 100 SMEs to maintain quality.

●Analyzed contract deliverables, improving accountability in research initiatives.

●Maintained SharePoint sites to ensure access to critical project updates and milestone goals.

●Developed cross-functional reporting processes that enhanced data analysis and early identification of potential compliance risks.

TeamChild Seattle, WA (Remote temp)

Grants Administrator (Contract) Sep 2023 - Dec 2023

●Managed $3.2M in federal and SAMHSA grants, representing 70% of the organizational budget.

●Acted as liaison with Legal Server administrators for data management, optimizing data workflows and improving information integrity.

●Maintained grant records to support audits and regulatory compliance.

●Collaborated with internal teams to incorporate risk mitigation strategies and safeguard grant compliance.

Ramsey County Health & Wellness St. Paul, MN (Remote)

Contract Manager, Social Services Jan 2020 - Dec 2023

●Drafted and administered healthcare service contracts to ensure strict compliance and effective performance evaluation.

●Proactively identified contractual risks and implemented timely solutions, reducing potential compliance issues by roughly 10%.

●Reviewed legal updates and implemented contract changes, enhancing compliance and reducing organizational risk.

●Assessed and revised client service agreements, strengthening compliance protocols and reducing contract discrepancies by roughly 10%.

●Oversaw the prompt execution of contract amendments to align with evolving business requirements.

●Integrated regulatory insights with emerging cybersecurity trends to enhance risk mitigation strategies.

Anthem/Amerigroup Eagan, MN

Quality Manager, Health Promotion & Outreach Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

●Evaluated HEDIS benchmarks to identify performance gaps, leading to an estimated 10% improvement in health outcomes.

●Interpreted CAHPS survey data for service improvements.

●Optimized compliance tracking systems, resulting in improved accuracy and reduced audit variances.

●Executed targeted health programs that delivered measurable enhancements in member engagement and program utilization.

●Coordinated cross-functional teams to refine compliance workflows, meeting regulatory standards and elevating client trust.

●Successfully completed lean Six Sigma Yellow, Green and Black Belts training.

●Implemented cross-department data reviews to proactively identify risks and inform policy adjustments.

Clearstone Solutions (Blue Cross /Blue Shield of Minnesota) Eagan, MN

Public Programs Resource Navigator Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

●Supported the Medicare Blue Rx EMTM pilot, enhancing prescription management for seniors.

●Analyzed program metrics to address medication adherence gaps, thereby enhancing patient outcomes.

●Launched health initiatives to improve engagement and utilization.

●Drove initiatives that increased program awareness and member engagement in safe medication practices.

●Drove targeted outreach, boosting enrollment and connecting seniors to resources.

●Leveraged data analysis to refine outreach strategies, ensuring alignment with Medicare program standards.

Minnesota Department of Human Services Healthcare Programs St. Paul, MN

Healthcare Benefits Policy (Writer) Consultant (Contract) Sep 2015 - Jul 2017

●Researched and authored healthcare benefit sets for Minnesota Health Care Programs, catering to Medical Assistance and dual-eligible members.

●Reviewed CPT, ICD-9, and ICD-10 codes for accurate coverage determinations.

●Implemented cost-saving policies through comprehensive research and data evaluation, reducing expenditures by an approximate margin.

●Provided data for legislative requests to inform policy development.

●Applied rigorous policy analysis to recommend enhancements aligned with evolving Medicare and Medicaid standards.

North Dakota Department of Human Services Bismarck, ND

Division Director, Adult Services Sep 2014 - Jul 2015

●Implemented statewide programs under the Older Americans Act, integrating Medicare and Medicaid funding to expand community-based services.

●Assessed community needs and customized initiatives that boosted senior engagement by an estimated margin.

●Oversaw innovative service programs for older adults, resulting in enhanced access to essential resources and improved community health outcomes.

●Aligned program strategies with regulatory standards, ensuring robust risk mitigation and compliance.

North Dakota State University Fargo, ND

Graduate Research Assistant (Contract) Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

●Conducted quantitative and qualitative research on aging populations, co-authoring peer-reviewed publications.

●Developed surveys and interview protocols that increased data collection reliability by approximately 10%.

●Delivered interactive college-level "Wellness and Aging" courses, improving student engagement metrics.

●Leveraged advanced data analysis in research studies to identify emerging trends in aging.

Mahnomen County Human Services Mahnomen, MN

Human Services Director Sep 1996 - Dec 2012

●Managed 40 social service programs, integrating aging, child welfare, and Medicaid services.

●Managed approximately 50 contracts and grants annually, ensuring audit-ready compliance and effective progress tracking.

●Supervised 25 professionals, nurses, psychologists, social workers, mental health therapists, and office staff.

●Operated within the White Earth Indian Reservation, serving a major Chippewa community.

●Implemented comprehensive policy analysis strategies to streamline operations and mitigate service delivery risks.

EDUCATION

North Dakota State University

PhD, Human Development & Gerontology

University of West Florida

MA, Organizational & Industrial Psychology

University of Minnesota

BA, Psychology

SKILLS

Healthcare & Policy: Medicare, Medicaid, Policy Analysis, Program Quality and Compliance, Grant Writing

Project & Data Management: Project Management, Contract/Grant Management, Data Analysis, Research Design, Program Evaluation

Cybersecurity & Risk Analysis: Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, OSINT, Risk Mitigation, Vulnerability Scanning, Threat Research, Network Protocols, Security Principles

PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

●Marihart, C.L., Brunt, A.R., & Geraci, A.A. (December 2014), Older adults fighting obesity with bariatric surgery: Benefits, side effects, and outcomes, SAGE Open Medicine, (2)

●Geraci, A.A., Brunt, A.R., & Marihart, C.L. (2014), The work behind weight-loss surgery: A qualitative analysis of food intake after the first two years post-op. ISRN Obesity, 2014, 1-6.

●Geraci, A.A., Brunt, A.R., & Marihart, C.L. (2014), Social support systems: A qualitative analysis of female bariatric patients past the first two-years post-op. Bariatric Surgical Practice and Patient Care 9 (2).

●Marihart, C.L., Brunt, A.R., & Geraci, A.A. (2015), The high price of obesity in nursing homes, Care Management Journals, 16 (1), 14-19.

●Marihart, C., Brunt, A. R., Marihart, S. & Geraci, A. (2015), What’s age got to do with it? A Comparison of bariatric surgical outcomes among young, midlife, older and oldest Adult, Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine.

●Marihart, C. L., Brunt, A.R. & Marihart, S.A. (2017), Without a Doubt I Would Do It Again: A Study of Physical Quality of Life in Bariatric Surgery Adults Journal of Obesity Therapy 1 (1).

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