Program Manager (PHCoE)

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Mid Devon

On-site

GBP 100,000 - 119,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work environment

Critical illness coverage

Accident insurance

Identity theft protection

Pet insurance

Job summary

LAUKOA is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team supporting the Defense Health Agency PHCoE located in Silver Spring, MD. The role serves as the primary interface between LAUKOA, the Government, and the contracting team for successful execution of a complex behavioral health research contract.

The Program Manager will oversee technical, administrative, and operational performance, ensuring high-quality delivery of services across research, implementation science,

Qualifications

Experience managing federal contracts or task orders of similar size and complexity.
Proven ability leading multidisciplinary teams and interfacing with Government customers.
Strong program management and execution skills across multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary interface between LAUKOA, Government, and contracting team for contract matters.
Provide leadership and management for contract execution.
Ensure delivery of all technical, administrative, and operational requirements stated in the WBS.
Lead a multidisciplinary workforce supporting behavioral health research and related activities.
Oversee staffing, recruiting, onboarding, and workforce planning.
Monitor contract performance against quality, schedule, and budget targets.
Manage project schedules, milestones, and reporting requirements.
Develop and implement quality control and continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Support transitions in and out to ensure uninterrupted mission support.
Ensure compliance with FAR, DHA, DoD, and contract requirements.
Lead status meetings, executive briefings, and program reviews.

Skills

Federal contract mgmt

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Healthcare/behavioral health research

Program planning & scheduling

Risk management

Quality assurance & performance

Contract compliance & deliverables

Customer relationship management

Executive communication

Personnel supervision

Budget oversight

MS Office & PM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PM tools

Job description

LAUKOA is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team supporting the Defense Health Agency DHA Psychological Health Center of Excellence PHCoE located in Silver Spring MD. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact between LAUKOA the Government and overall contracting team and will be responsible for the successful execution of a complex behavioral health research and program management support contract. The Program Manager will oversee technical operational administrative and contractual performance while ensuring high quality delivery of services supporting psychological health research implementation science surveillance research translation health promotion and other PHCoE mission areas. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership manage cross functional teams coordinate subcontractor performance and ensure contract requirements are executed on schedule and within budget while maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction.

Essential Job Functions

Serve as the primary interface between between LAUKOA the Government and overall contracting team for all contract matters
Provide overall leadership direction and management for contract execution
Ensure successful delivery of all technical administrative and operational requirements identified in the Performance Work Statement
Lead a multidisciplinary workforce supporting behavioral health research implementation science surveillance data analytics health promotion research adoption and research execution activities
Oversee staffing recruiting onboarding workforce planning employee performance and retention
Monitor contract performance to ensure quality schedule cost and customer satisfaction objectives are consistently achieved
Manage project schedules milestones deliverables and reporting requirements
Develop and implement quality control processes and continuous improvement initiatives
Identify program risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
Support transition in and transition out activities to ensure uninterrupted mission support
Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Defense Health Agency DHA Department of Defense DoD and contract requirements
Lead recurring status meetings executive briefings and program reviews with Government leadership
Ensure subcontractors are effectively integrated into overall contract performance and remain aligned with technical and contractual objectives
Promote collaboration among research clinical analytical communications and administrative personnel supporting the PHCoE mission
Foster a culture of accountability innovation and exceptional customer service
Support strategic planning efforts and recommend improvements that enhance operational efficiency and mission effectiveness

Necessary Skills and Knowledge

Federal contract and program management
Leadership of multidisciplinary professional teams
Healthcare behavioral health public health research or scientific program management
Program planning scheduling resource management and execution
Risk identification and mitigation
Quality assurance and performance management
Contract compliance and deliverable management
Customer relationship management
Executive communication and presentation skills
Personnel supervision and performance management
Budget oversight and resource allocation
Microsoft Office Suite and common project management tools

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of eight 8 years of full time experience serving as a Contract Program Manager overseeing federal contracts or task orders of similar size and complexity
Demonstrated success managing multidisciplinary teams supporting complex Government programs
Experience serving as the primary interface with Government customers
Experience managing multiple simultaneous workstreams and technical deliverables
Experience developing staffing plans monitoring contract performance and ensuring customer satisfaction
Experience supporting quality management and continuous process improvement initiatives
Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
Ability to effectively oversee contractor personnel and contract deliverables
US Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation and Common Access Card CAC
Occasional CONUS travel may be required

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with experience supporting Defense Health Agency DHA Psychological Health Center of Excellence PHCoE Military Health System MHS Department of Defense DoD Department of Veterans Affairs VA National Institutes of Health NIH Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC Department of Health and Human Services HHS
Project Management Professional PMP certification
Experience supporting transition planning and contract start up activities
Experience overseeing geographically dispersed or hybrid workforces

Salary Range

135000 160000

This Position is Contingent Upon Award

We are an Equal Opportunity VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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