Executive Secretariat Program Manager, SME: Publications & Issuances

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled Executive Secretariat Program Manager (Publications & Issuances) to support the Executive Secretariat. This position serves as the central authority for managing the lifecycle of WRNMMC publications and issuances and ensuring all policies, administrative instructions, and procedural documents are compliant, properly coordinated, and aligned with higher headquarters guidance. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Public Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• A minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience providing executive-level administrative and management support within a federal government or military environment, preferably at a senior executive level.
• Demonstrated experience managing official correspondence and task-tracking systems for a senior-level office.
• Proven experience in an environment requiring interaction with high-level officials (e.g., SES, Flag Officers, GS-15, industry executives) and their staffs.
• Extensive knowledge of the military command structure, missions, and organizational relationships within the Department of War (DoW).
• In-depth knowledge of pertinent regulations and policies affecting government administration, including DoW/DHA correspondence management (e.g., DoD Manual 5110.04-M) and records management instructions.
• Expert proficiency in the use of office automation systems, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• The contractor must be proficient in or demonstrate the ability to become proficient within 30 days, the specific government-provided correspondence tracking database and the Executive Secretariat SharePoint portal system.
• Mastery of the English language, including grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation, for the purpose of drafting and editing executive-level documents.
• Superior written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to draft, edit, and proofread a variety of executive-level products (e.g., talking papers, briefs, official responses) that are clear, concise, and require minimal revision.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with personnel at all levels and build cooperative working relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate administrative processes, identify issues, gather data, and draw logical conclusions.
• Experience within DoW, DHA, or Military Treatment Facility (MTF) environments preferred.