Courtney Belmont, Mps
About Courtney Belmont, Mps
Courtney Belmont is the HRIT Project Manager and Section Chief at the National Institutes of Health, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in human resources and psychology, she oversees team development and participates in key HR systems initiatives.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Courtney Belmont has been serving as the HRIT Project Manager/Section Chief for the Workforce Information Technology Systems (WiTS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2020. In this role, Belmont oversees various projects related to human resources information systems. Prior to this position, Belmont worked as a Human Resources Specialist in two capacities: Information Systems from 2011 to 2020 and Staffing and Recruitment from 2009 to 2011. Throughout her tenure at NIH, she has contributed to the development and maintenance of HR systems and has actively participated in the HR Systems Advisory Committee meetings.
Education and Expertise
Courtney Belmont holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland University College, which she completed from 2005 to 2008. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, studying from 2009 to 2011. Belmont's educational background provides her with a solid foundation in psychological principles, which she applies in her roles within human resources and project management.
Background in Human Resources
Before her current role at NIH, Courtney Belmont gained extensive experience in human resources. She worked at GAP Solutions, Inc. as a Program Support Specialist for eight months in 2008-2009. Additionally, she served as an Insurance Agent at Wright-Gardner Insurance, Inc. from 2004 to 2008. This diverse background in HR and related fields has equipped her with the skills necessary to manage complex HR projects effectively.
Project Management and Strategic Planning
In her role as HRIT Project Manager, Courtney Belmont prepares funding requests and justifications to support the development and maintenance of the WiTS system. She also works on strategic plans that focus on the future of workflow technologies and analytic tools within her division. Belmont actively engages in project updates and stage gate reviews, ensuring that initiatives align with organizational goals and objectives.
Professional Contributions and Collaborations
Courtney Belmont serves as a subject matter expert on HR systems in various government-wide work groups, including those involving the Office of Human Resources (OHR), NIH, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). She plays a key role in overseeing the career development of her team members by providing shadowing opportunities and training, thereby fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.