Project Manager

Position: Project Manager
Location: Falls Church, VA/ San Antonio, TX
Work Environment: Hybrid
Clearance Required: None
Status: Contingent Upon Contract Award

Knowesis is seeking a project manager to join our team providing support for our Defense Health Agency client. The position will report to the Contract Program Manager and work with designated task area leads to track and monitor work products and deliverables.   

The Project Manager will support a team that shall provide comprehensive, professional, technical, executive-level support services to the TRICARE Health Plan (J10) and Healthcare Operations and other DHA Directorates including the administration of healthcare operation programs, including but not limited to: program management support of MHS health plan/health care management programs and activities program and acquisition management of TRICARE purchased health care services; technical support, management and administration of programs and activities of the TRICARE Health Plan and DAD HCO, Health Plan Shared Services Working Group, and Director Administration and Management and overall accomplishment of the missions, functions, and tasks of the THP and HCO and each of its organizational entities in conformance with guidance and direction from the Chief, TRICARE Health Plan or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) as to particular Contractor support activities, focus, and emphasis.

To be eligible for this position, candidates must possess U.S. Citizenship without the need for sponsorship, both now and in the future. Applicants without proof of U.S. Citizenship will not be considered due to the position’s security clearance requirements.

 

 The Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:  

• Provide executive level program integration, management coordination and analysis, milestone facilitation and support of programs/projects, and other comprehensive program management support services to facilitate effective and efficient accomplishment of mission tasks, business functions/activities, and daily operations.
• Provide project/task management support and subject matter expert level consultative services to project/task managers.
• Apply expert professional-level analytical and problem-solving skills to program management requirements and professional-level skills in effectively communicating with executive level personnel, both within and outside the DHA, to address difficult/controversial policy/program matters and identify resolutions to complex issues.
• Manage, coordinate, facilitate, oversee, and track to assist in guiding the progress of, multiple projects and activities with varying timelines and due dates.
• Track milestones and due dates on schedule and within established guidelines and allocated resources.
• Provide, review and analyze reports involving workload data, performance metrics, and other statistical information for content, completeness, and timeliness, and develop executive summaries for key leadership decisions.
• Aid with administration of the Management Control Program (MCP).
• Perform travel budget estimate analysis for planning and coordination Government travel.
• Aid with contract transition activities to include master scheduling, functional analysis and operational support as required.
• Manages and is responsible for the successful completion of all tasks in assigned program areas, including technical work, schedules, milestones, deliverables, as well as financial and, contractual, and administrative task activities
• Supervises assigned technical and administrative staff, including subordinate supervisors, and performs personnel actions, including hiring and performance evaluation
• Directs program activities to meet client and organization work objectives and serves as a liaison with clients to coordinate activities, negotiate tasks, and solve problems
• Develops key trusted advisor relationships with customers for which they are the point of contact
• Assures quality of products, services, and deliverables, including participating in reviews, audits, and milestone events
• Will assist in financial management services, including financial analysis, budget and cost quote preparation, cost management
• Coordinates and monitors sub-contractor activities and administers subcontractor deliverables and time cards, contract modifications, reporting, expense reports, and invoicing/billing.

Required Qualifications:  

• A minimum of two years (within the last five years) of project management experience within a DoD environment
• Prior experience in health plan communications
•  Experience working in a matrixed organizational structure with multiple stakeholders

Desired Qualifications: 

• Program Management Professional Certification
• Lean Six Sigma/Six Sigma Certification

Required Education: 

• Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or relevant discipline

Benefits:

• Health (PPO & HDHP) Paid Time Off
• Company Paid STD & LTD, and Basic Life Insurance
• 401k Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Multiple Voluntary Products  
  
  

Knowesis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on merit and qualifications. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal laws. Our company values all applicants and employees and fosters a work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.