Program Manager - WIC OCONUS

Choctaw Global; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Choctaw Advantage Solutions (CAS) seeks a senior Program Manager to lead the WIC Overseas Program, supporting TRICARE Overseas Program Office and DoD. The role oversees operations across 38 OCONUS locations, directing a dispersed workforce and managing government contracts.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of progressive management experience, strong program planning skills, and the ability to communicate with government customers and leadership. Travel is required, and U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Master’s degree preferred in Public Health, Nutrition, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5–8 years of progressive management experience, preferably overseeing large programs.
• Experience managing multi-site or geographically dispersed operations.
• Direct supervision and development of professional staff.
• Program planning, business process improvement, performance management, and operational oversight.
• Experience with government contracts or federally funded programs.
• Strong financial, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally and domestically.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain necessary clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management of WIC Overseas operations across ~38 OCONUS locations.
• Directly supervise and develop a geographically dispersed workforce.
• Oversee staffing, performance, training, workload distribution, and employee development.
• Develop and execute program plans, operational strategies, and process improvements.
• Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions and continuous improvements.
• Serve as senior contractor liaison with Government representatives and stakeholders.
• Oversee resources and funds in accordance with contract requirements.
• Oversee EBT processing system and financial accountability.
• Support management of Participant Information Management System (PIMS).
• Prepare and deliver executive reports, metrics, and contract deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with WIC, DoD, TRICARE, security, privacy, and contract requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and services.
• Travel internationally and domestically as required.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Strategic planning

Communication

Travel willingness

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Program Manager – WIC Overseas Program – Hybrid

Position contingent upon successful contract award

Lead a Global Program Supporting Military Families

Choctaw Advantage Solutions (CAS) is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Overseas Program in support of the TRICARE Overseas Program Office and Department of Defense.

The WIC Overseas Program provides nutrition education, healthy food benefits, nutrition and health screening, and supportive resources to approximately 10,000 eligible participants each month across approximately 38 OCONUS locations.

This is a senior-level leadership position responsible for the overall management and performance of a complex, geographically dispersed program supporting military families and the broader DoD community overseas.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of WIC Overseas operations across approximately 38 OCONUS locations.
• Directly supervise, develop, and support a geographically dispersed workforce.
• Oversee staffing, performance, training, workload distribution, and employee development.
• Develop and execute program plans, operational strategies, and business process improvements.
• Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the senior contractor liaison with Government representatives, TRICARE, installation leadership, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee program resources, operating requirements, and Government funds in accordance with contract requirements.
• Provide oversight of the WIC Overseas Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) processing system and related financial accountability.
• Support management and enhancement of the Participant Information Management System (PIMS) and related information infrastructure.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level reports, briefings, performance metrics, and contract deliverables.
• Ensure program operations comply with applicable WIC, DoD, TRICARE, security, privacy, and contract requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve program efficiency, participant services, technology, and operational effectiveness.
• Travel internationally and domestically as required to support program operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, Community Health, Nursing, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred, particularly in Public Health, Nutrition, Dietetics, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5–8 years of progressive management experience, preferably overseeing public health, nutrition, healthcare, human services, or large-scale government programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-site or geographically dispersed operations.
• Proven experience directly supervising and developing professional and administrative personnel.
• Demonstrated experience with program planning, business process improvement, performance management, and operational oversight.
• Experience managing or supporting Government contracts or federally funded programs.
• Strong financial, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with Government customers, senior leadership, and diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally and domestically as required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain any required background investigation or security clearance.

Highly Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential.
• Registered Nurse (RN) or International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) credential.
• Direct experience with WIC, WIC Overseas, military WIC, or other federal/state WIC programs.
• Experience with WIC nutrition education, participant eligibility, food benefit programs, EBT systems, or WIC compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting DoD, TRICARE, military installations, or OCONUS programs.
• Experience managing programs serving military members, DoD civilians, contractors, and their families.
• Experience managing large government service contracts with multiple geographically dispersed locations.
• Experience with participant information management systems or other enterprise-level information technology systems.
• PMP, PgMP, or other recognized program/project management certification.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a senior program leader who combines strong operational and people-management skills with substantive knowledge of nutrition, public health, healthcare, or WIC services.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing a complex program with multiple locations, diverse stakeholders, significant Government oversight, and a highly dispersed workforce. Experience working within a military or federal environment—particularly OCONUS is highly valued.

*The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.

EEO/AAP STATEMENT:

We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to craft and maintain an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences. Choctaw is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions) sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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