Remote Program Manager, DHA Health & Analytics Lead

J29, Inc; Millersville (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

J29, Inc. is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the DHA HPIS program, overseeing a team of Pharmacy SMEs and Data Analysts, and coordinating closely with the client.

You will manage day‑to‑day operations, drive on-time delivery, and ensure contract compliance with DHA standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in government health programs, strong budgeting and leadership skills, and a proven track record in analytics‑driven engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, Public Health, or related field.
• 5+ years' experience managing government health programs or pharmacy‑related advisory contracts.
• 3+ years experience in budgets, project control, subcontractor management, and client delivery.
• Demonstrated experience/understanding of TRICARE, pharmacy benefit operations, or PBM industry practices.
• Proven track record managing analytics‑driven engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day project operations, work planning, and resource management.
• Ensure 99% on-time deliverable compliance across all pharmacy tasks.
• Manage risk, quality control, and performance reporting.
• Coordinate communications, meetings, and contractual updates with DHA.
• Lead and mentor a team of Pharmacy SMEs and data analysts, promoting a positive and performance‑focused work culture.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives for program success, driving improvements in efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor contract performance metrics, track progress, and ensure program compliance with DHA standards and contractual obligations.
• Identify potential risks and challenges, implementing mitigation strategies and contingency planning to ensure seamless program delivery.

Skills

Government health programs

Budget management

Subcontractor management

Client delivery

Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Health Administration/Public Health

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

J29, Inc. is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the DHA HPIS program, overseeing a team of Pharmacy SMEs and Data Analysts, and coordinating closely with the client.

You will manage day‑to‑day operations, drive on-time delivery, and ensure contract compliance with DHA standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in government health programs, strong budgeting and leadership skills, and a proven track record in analytics‑driven engagements.