Senior Acquisition Policy Analyst

Position: Senior Acquisition Policy Analyst
Location: Falls Church, VA / San Antonio, TX
Work Environment: Hybrid
Clearance Required: None
Status: Contingent Upon Contract Award

Knowesis is seeking multiple Senior Acquisition Policy Analysts to provide subject matter expertise in support of the TRICARE health plan. The Senior Acquisition Policy Analysts will provide executive level program integration support, management support, coordination and analytic support; milestone facilitation and progress/performance oversight support of programs and projects; and other comprehensive program management support to aid and facilitate the effective and efficient accomplishment of mission tasks, business functions/activities, and operations in support of TRICARE Program Managers and TRICARE Program Offices as needed to support requirements in acquiring services for beneficiaries

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 senior project/task management support and consultation to the Government Point of Contact.
•  Assist in administrating the Managed Care Support Contract (MCSC) Acquisition Program, Dental, TRICARE Dual Eligible Fiscal Intermediary, Overseas and Uniformed Services Family Health Plan Program Offices, and other HCO healthcare contracts. Offer high-level, cross-functional management services, priority focus, and executive-level assistance to senior leaders and subordinate directors.
•  Apply expert analytical and problem-solving skills and professional interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with executive and senior-level personnel within and outside the DHA. Address difficult and controversial policy/program matters and identify resolutions to complex issues related to healthcare contract development, as sanctioned by the Government Program Office.
•  Evaluate analytical results and develop new or adapted techniques to effectively accomplish program management and problem-solving tasks.
•  Coordinate, facilitate, track, and guide the progress of multiple projects and activities with varying timelines and due dates.
•  Support TRICARE program offices in meeting project milestones and due dates on schedule, within established guidelines, and allocated resources.
•  Track, monitor, and provide frequent status updates and advisories on task/project accomplishment, suspense tracking, and package coordination.
•  Edit and prepare high-quality, senior executive-level decision support tools and professionally written staff products in various forms (e.g., memoranda, executive summaries, decision/information papers, fact sheets, staff position descriptions) that convey information and represent management positions effectively.
•  Aid in governance realignment analysis, including management study decision support materials and implementation strategies.
•  Support focused transition requirement activities for future DHA Healthcare contracts.
•  Track the achievement of project milestones and due dates by the DHA TRICARE Acquisitions/Program office leadership/management team, including subordinate directors/managers, within established guidelines and allocated resources.
•  Assist in drafting source selection planning documents for Purchased Care Contracts in accordance with the latest Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (DPAP) and DHA templates and guidance.
•  Aid in contract transition activities, including master scheduling, functional analysis, and operational support as required.
•  Provide input to project risk assessment documentation in accordance with the latest Defense Acquisition University (DAU) guidance.
•  Identify opportunities to improve Government risk assessment and scoring by highlighting practices that are out of industry norms or not properly resourced in proposal language.
•  Perform and document program risk assessments and analysis, including integrating risk mitigations with contract transitions oversight, Contractor Performance Readiness Validation, and Government Performance Readiness Assessment and Verification activities.
•  Aid in developing training tools in MHS core competencies for Subject Matter Experts to support health plan management. Provide information papers and other documents in support of the TRICARE acquisition project’s Communications Plan, and aid in developing internal Government communication processes and content, as well as external Contractor communication processes and content.
•  Provide advice and recommendations on all levels of transition strategic planning. Develop initial plans for managing current and future transitions of purchased care contracts before the transition start date. Ensure recommendations are logical and supported by DHA Guidance, including TRICARE Manuals, healthcare contracts, and other relevant documents.
•  Review other Directorate processes impacting Transitions. Review processes and attend meetings sanctioned by the Government on transition-related processes by DHA directorates such as the Personnel Security Division, Communications, and Customer Service, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Privacy Office, Records Management, and other Directorates. Provide recommended improvements and/or problem mitigation for Government review, ensuring logical evaluation.
•  Aid in analysis, understanding, and policy development strategies that bridge private sector healthcare business practices with those of DHA. Focus on provider quality incentives, pay-for-performance, and other reimbursement methodologies that may provide future alternatives or lead pathways away from traditional fee-for-service strategies.

Required Qualifications:  

•  Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
•  Minimum of two years (within the last five years) of acquisition project management experience at the senior level

Desired Qualifications:

•  Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Certifications

Required Education: 

•   Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration or Business Administration required.

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.