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Senior Action Officer
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Action Officer (Program Manager). This position requires a highly skilled professional with a deep understanding of the Department of Defense (DoD) and DHA operations, who can manage multiple complex, interrelated project tasks while ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission and goals. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in organizing, directing, and overseeing contract operations, while collaborating with senior leadership and stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives. In this role, you will contribute to the DHA’s efforts to improve health readiness, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure the successful delivery of high-priority projects in support of our nation’s military and healthcare missions.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
LOCATION
CLEARANCE
CLIENT
TRAVEL
WORK HOURS
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
RELOCATION
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Action Officer (Program Manager). This position requires a highly skilled professional with a deep understanding of the Department of Defense (DoD) and DHA operations, who can manage multiple complex, interrelated project tasks while ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission and goals. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in organizing, directing, and overseeing contract operations, while collaborating with senior leadership and stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives. In this role, you will contribute to the DHA’s efforts to improve health readiness, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure the successful delivery of high-priority projects in support of our nation’s military and healthcare missions.
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as the primary interface with senior client leadership within the DHA, maintaining regular communication to provide updates, address issues, and ensure alignment on program goals.
- Regularly engage with executive leadership to assess progress, evaluate performance, and make necessary adjustments to ensure the success of the program.
- Assist in the development, review, and refinement of policy proposals and program documents, ensuring they align with DHA standards and objectives.
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 5 years of consulting and/or directly relevant industry experience.
- Familiarity of the DoD and the Defense Health Agency is highly desired
- Organizes, directs, and manages contract operation support functions, involving multiple, complex, and inter-related project tasks.
- Knowledgeable in policy proposals and program documents.
- Maintains and manages the client interface at the senior levels of the client organization.
- Meets with customer and contractor personnel to formulate and review task plans and deliverable items. Ensures conformance with program task schedules.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in any related field
LOCATION
- Falls Church, Virginia 22042
CLEARANCE
- Public Trust
CLIENT
- Defense Health Agency
TRAVEL
- Travel may be required
WORK HOURS
- 40 hours a week, 8 hours a day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- Employment Classification Eligibility — W2
RELOCATION
- Not eligible for relocation benefits
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
