Program Manager

Position: Program Manager

Location: Bethesda or Silver Spring, MD.

Work Environment: Onsite

Clearance Required: Secret

Status: Contingent Upon Contract Award

Knowesis, a dynamic and forward-thinking company, is currently seeking an exceptional Program Manager to join our team and provide invaluable support to a government customer. To be eligible for this position, candidates must pass a Tier II background check and possess U.S. Citizenship without needing sponsorship, both now and in the future. Applicants without proof of U.S. Citizenship will not be considered.

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

• Supporting the daily operations of the contract.

• Developing a Quality Control Plan to ensure services are performed in accordance with the contract.

• Maintaining the staffing plan for pricing, contract line items (CLINS), labor categories (LCATs), and full-time equivalent (FTE) hours proposed for each LCAT.

• Developing the program management plan that will require government approval.

• Developing and submitting a contingency operations plan to the Government.

• Providing operations support during emergency situations.

• Using resources and tools available to continue essential DHA functions under emergency circumstances.

• Providing program management support to the medical preparedness policy directorate.

• Verify all licensed professionals have valid state licenses to practice.

• Some travel may be required.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have 3+ years of project management experience on federally funded projects.

• Must have experience and comprehensive knowledge of Military Health System activities and DoD health-related fields.

• Must have experience in managing multiple activities of a group of management, organizational, and business process improvement staff to execute the business plans, develop plans and projects, determine needs, investigate and resolve problems, interface with other functions and outside personnel, prepare capital and operating requests, and managing staff.

• Must have experience in directly supervising contractor employees.

• Must have experience in interviewing, hiring, and training contractor employees.

• Must have experience in addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Must be able to communicate with all levels of staff, including higher-up and lower-level employees and government officials.

Required Education:

• Must have a bachelor's degree in Business, Health Care Administration, Allied Health, or Health sciences.

Knowesis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.