Program Manager IV - CSTS National Guard Program

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HJF is seeking a Program Manager IV to plan, schedule, design, and carry out large and complex programs and projects. Provides oversight of essential duties and responsibilities of daily operations for the National Guard Program under the Department of Psychiatry / Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress (CSTS). Acts as a stakeholder liaison, driving program management and operations, leading strategic initiative oversight, providing staff supervision, and administering budget management. Develops and supervises projects, investigates the feasibility of applying scientific principles to potential strategies, and provides weekly status and operational reports to program leads. This is the middle level of a three position Operations Manager series. Distinguishable from the lower level as Manager has more independence and uses greater initiative from Director.

CSTS is one of the nation's oldest and most highly regarded, academic-based organizations dedicated to advancing trauma-informed knowledge, leadership and methodologies. The Center's work addresses a wide scope of trauma exposure from the consequences of combat, operations other than war, terrorism, natural and humanmade disasters, and public health threats as well as risk and protective factors associated with suicidal behaviors. CSTS is a part of our nation's federal medical school, Uniformed Services University (USU), and its Department of Psychiatry. These affiliations represent the Center's history, mission and future directions as a major contributor to our country's understanding of the impact of trauma and the advancement of trauma-informed care. Learn more about the CSTS.

The Department has active research programs in the Basic and Clinical Sciences and Neurosciences. In addition to intramural research projects, the Department maintains active research funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute of Drug Abuse, National Science Foundation, the Department of the Army and the Department of the Air Force. The department has ongoing collaborations with the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, is sponsor of the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress and provides psychiatry residency training through its affiliations with Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, National Naval Medical Center and Malcolm Grow Air Force Medical Center and the National Capital Area Graduate Medical Education Consortium.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Serves as a primary point of contact and liaison between internal and external stakeholders, including the National Guard Bureau (NGB), Program Sponsors, Principal Investigators, and project management teams.
• Establishes and maintains effective internal and external working relationships to track and report on outcomes related to program objectives.
• Oversee core program daily operations and strategic initiatives, tracking milestones, mitigating risks, and maintaining standard operating procedures.
• Prepares and delivers reports and briefs to all appropriate leadership and staff members for information, guidance, support, recommendations, and decision.
• Maintains the history of program information and operations using tracking and reporting software.
• Manages operational frameworks, workflow integrations, shared drive organizations, and recruitment pipeline.
• Monitors and assists in the planning, forecasting, preparing, and monitoring of complex budgets.
• Supervises and advises staff throughout the program lifecycle. Ensures day-to-day work remains aligned with the strategic directives of the program regarding psychological health readiness and integrated primary prevention.
• Securely disseminates and stores collected data and information as required.
• Prepares and delivers data, information, guidance, review, and decision reports and briefs to all appropriate personnel.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for the role.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct Supervisor: Direct authority to make decisions on the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, starting salaries and merit increases; conduct employee performance evaluations and directs work activities.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred. Business Administration, Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, or Life Sciences field of study preferred.
• More than ten years of experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Significant analytical, organizational, coordination, and negotiation skills required.
• Significant knowledge of family programs and mental health care services and delivery required.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of DoW organizational structure, community, training requirements, safety requirements, and culture hihgly preferred.
• Subject matter expertise in National Guard operations, policies, and mission requirements preferred.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office software programs, multimedia platforms (texts, video, internet use, conference calls, etc.) and general technical knowledge and experience to develop expertise with hardware and software.
• Ability to obtain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Licenses and Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a remote office setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $105,800-$150,700. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.