Program Manager - DoD/VA Healthcare Programs

SoftDev Incorporated; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SoftDev Incorporated is seeking a Program Manager to lead DoD/VA healthcare program efforts in Falls Church, VA. This role focuses on contract performance, personnel management, and coordination with government leadership to ensure successful execution of joint DoD/VA healthcare initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings extensive Military Health System experience, deep knowledge of DoD/VA healthcare programs, and a proven ability to lead complex federal healthcare support contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 20+ years of Military Health System experience.
• 10+ years in DoD/VA programs.
• 10+ years of contract management experience.
• PMI PMP certification required.
• Public Trust background investigation at proposal submission.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and day-to-day management of contract operations, personnel, schedules, and deliverables.
• Oversee support for joint DoD/VA committees, healthcare resource sharing initiatives, the Joint Incentive Fund (JIF), and DVPO office operations.
• Serve as the primary contractor interface with the Government's Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
• Develop and implement program management strategies, quality control procedures, and performance monitoring processes.
• Direct contractor personnel, assign responsibilities, review deliverables, and resolve performance issues.
• Coordinate program planning, strategic initiatives, and operational improvements.
• Prepare and oversee monthly status reports, executive briefings, and other contract deliverables.
• Manage transition-in activities, staffing continuity, and contract reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal policies, security requirements, and contractual obligations.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification

Job description

Program Manager – DoD/VA Healthcare Programs

Location: Falls Church, VA (Primarily Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Status: Contingent Upon Contract Award

Position Overview

SoftDev Incorporated (SoftDev) is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead program management and office support services for the Department of Defense (DoD)/Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Program Office (DVPO). The Program Manager will oversee contract performance, manage personnel, coordinate with government leadership, and ensure successful execution of joint DoD/VA healthcare initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have extensive Military Health System (MHS) experience, strong knowledge of DoD/VA healthcare programs, and a demonstrated ability to lead complex federal healthcare support contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and day-to-day management of contract operations, personnel, schedules, and deliverables.
• Oversee support for joint DoD/VA committees, healthcare resource sharing initiatives, the Joint Incentive Fund (JIF), and DVPO office operations.
• Serve as the primary contractor interface with the Government's Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
• Develop and implement program management strategies, quality control procedures, and performance monitoring processes.
• Direct contractor personnel, assign responsibilities, review deliverables, and resolve performance issues.
• Coordinate program planning, strategic initiatives, and operational improvements.
• Prepare and oversee monthly status reports, executive briefings, and other contract deliverables.
• Manage transition-in activities, staffing continuity, and contract reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal policies, security requirements, and contractual obligations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 20 years of experience working in the Military Health System (MHS).
• Minimum 10 years of experience with the DoD/VA program.
• Minimum 10 years of contract management experience.
• Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Current Public Trust background investigation at proposal submission.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Defense Health Agency (DHA) or Office of the Secretary of Defense healthcare programs.
• Familiarity with the Health Executive Committee (HEC), Joint Strategic Plan (JSP), Joint Incentive Fund, or DoD/VA resource sharing initiatives.
• Experience managing federal firm-fixed-price professional services contracts.

This is a contingent position supporting an anticipated federal contract award.