Alternative Program Manager

Schedule: Monday-Friday between the hours of 0800- 1700 EST

Location:  Contracted personnel performing in support of this contract will be assigned to the Defense Health Headquarters (DHHQ) in Falls Church, Virginia but will work at the Contractor’s facility or remotely

Benefits: PTO, holiday leave, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short Term Disability

Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) matching with employee participation in 401(K) plan

***Position is contingent upon contract award.

Program Oversight & Leadership

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and manage contractor personnel supporting the six CQM programs.
• Ensure successful execution of initiatives and projects across the Clinical Quality Management programs.
• Provide daily communication with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) regarding performance or personnel concerns.
• Oversee contractor personnel onboarding, training, and compliance requirements.

Program Administration

• Maintain compliance with contract requirements and regulatory policies.
• Generate and update required reports.
• Develop and manage project schedules.
• Develop and maintain the Program Management Plan (PMP).

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Produce and submit the Weekly Performance Report (WPR) to the COR and CO.
• Maintain a Suspense Log Summary Report (SLSR) for routine and non-routine correspondence and actions.
• Prepare Meeting Summary Reports (MSR) after approved meetings.
• Maintain the Personnel Status Report (PSR) detailing staffing status and changes.

Program Management Planning

• Develop the contract Program Management Plan including:
• Organizational structure and staffing plan.
• Milestones and project timelines.
• Holiday schedules and work coverage plans.
• Telework policies and agreements.
• Contact information for key contractor personnel.

Strategic & Operational Support

• Define and maintain standards across all CQM programs.
• Apply principles of high reliability and healthcare quality improvement within the military healthcare environment.
• Analyze program performance to manage risk and ensure operational excellence.
• Conduct weekly coordination meetings with the COR and CQM program leads.
• Provide administrative and programmatic support across all CQM initiatives.

Training & Compliance

• Ensure contractor personnel complete required DoD training, including HIPAA training when applicable.
• Ensure protection of PII and PHI in accordance with DoD requirements.

• Certification as a PMP with a background in healthcare
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in health services management or business management Minimum of 5yrs experience in project/program management and/or clinical quality management
• Experience with and knowledge of DoD contracts
• Experience with managing large teams and overseeing/supervising personnel Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

AKAHI ASSOCIATES LLC

Akahi Associates is a premier provider of healthcare workers to various military treatment facilities across the United States. With a corporate office in Honolulu, Hawaii and recruiting office in San Antonio, Texas we specialize in providing skilled, trained and highly successful healthcare workers, including RNs, CRNAs, Physicians, LPN/LVN, Licensed Social Workers, and many more.

We have a strong focus on providing our government customers with quality and superior service.

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Only qualified individuals who are being considered will be contacted for an interview.