Brian Chamberlain

About Brian Chamberlain

I am an experienced Senior Project Leader with a strong record of delivering high impact program transitions, process improvements, and regulatory compliance across both federal healthcare and commercial sectors.I have led strategic projects supporting TRICARE, VA, and commercial programs, driving operational excellence through collaborative leadership, data informed decision making, and disciplined project execution. My background includes: Program oversight across enterprise-wide healthcare initiatives Change management strategies that support smooth transitions and stakeholder alignment Subcontractor coordination to ensure performance and contractual compliance Business process optimization to streamline operations and improve service delivery Cross functional team alignment in support of organizational priorities Regulatory navigation within complex, evolving healthcare policy environmentsWhether managing federal healthcare transitions or commercial system implementations, I focus on delivering solutions that support business objectives, meet customer needs, and ensure compliance with evolving policy requirements.

Experience

1. Contract Project Manager

   State Water Resources Control Board

   Jan 2026 — Present · Sacramento, CA, US

   Provide expert-level contract and project management support for complex enterprise IT initiatives, overseeing statewide procurements and technology projects in alignment with California Department of Technology (CDT) governance requirements.• Administer and manage IT and non-IT contracts and procurements, leading solicitation development, evaluations, negotiations, awards, amendments, and ongoing contract administration in compliance with state statutes and policies.• Serve as Project Manager for departmental IT initiatives, directing scope, schedule, cost, resources, risks, and communications for projects governed under the CDT Project Approval Lifecycle (PAL).• Develop and maintain core project and financial artifacts, including Project Management Plans, work breakdown structures, schedules, risk and issue logs, Contract Cost Workbooks, and Financial Analysis Worksheets.• Coordinate cross-functional business and technical stakeholders to monitor deliverables, track expenditures, manage risks, and ensure enterprise technology solutions align with business objectives and funding approvals.

Education

• DeVry University

  Bachelor of Science - BS