Program Manager

About the position

The Program Manager will ensure the efficient and effective planning, coordination, and execution of material fielding operations, facilitating the timely delivery and integration of equipment and supplies to support troop readiness and operational missions. This role involves analyzing logistics data, optimizing supply chain processes, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to enhance operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Provide materiel fielding and medical liaison support services across the Force Integration Division (FID), PM SMD at Fort Detrick.
• Collaborate with the PM SMD and key stakeholder organizations to effectively and efficiently support the medical material readiness of the operational Army.
• Oversee and supervise staff including transition in and out.
• Ensure tasks are performed efficiently, accurately, on time, and in compliance with the requirements.
• Coordinate with the COR to ensure that the task is managed consistently with overall contract requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of invoices.
• Contribute to the efficient and effective operation of assigned programs.
• Contribute to the development and management of an operational plan containing essential program/project planning information.
• Plan and conduct life-cycle management reviews and impact assessments.
• Integrate and coordinate all activity needed to execute the requirement.
• Manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification.
• Provide corrective action plans, proposal submittals, and effective management of subcontractors.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and professional behavior of all personnel.
• Support the fielding of new medical materiel and medical sets for commercial and non-developmental items.
• Assist with Government Information Managers by providing automated information system testing.
• Participate in PM SMD administrative meetings and disseminate information to stakeholders.
• Enhance understanding and develop alternative solutions to complex issues.
• Research and review existing standards and assist in developing new policies and procedures.
• Ensure that a Monthly Progress Report (MPR) is submitted outlining expenditures, billings, and progress.
• Plan and conduct regular meetings with the Government to review progress and status of activities.
• Provide project briefings addressing cost/price, schedule, performance, and status of each key element of this contract.
• Develop a Program Management plan to manage, track and evaluate performance.
• Prepare and adhere to a quality control plan.
• Prepare and submit emergency management procedures and policy.
• Execute all fielding missions in compliance with regulatory guidance.
• Responsible for execution of post fielding mission requirements.
• Travel nationally and internationally as the program requires.

Requirements

• Experience with Microsoft Office, including MS Outlook, MS Project, and MS Access.
• Experience with Theatre Enterprise-Wide Logistics System (TEWLS), LOGICOL System, Army Enterprise System Integrations Program (AESIP), Global Combat Support System-Army (GCSS-A), Lead Material Integrator Decision Support Tool (LMI-DST), and Medical Materiel Mobilization Planning Tool (M3PT) is desired.
• Prior experience as a field or Company Grade Medical Service Corps Officer with medical logistics experience.
• Senior Medical NCO E-7 and above with property book management experience.
• Ability to multi-task effectively and prioritize against multiple priorities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of databases and spreadsheets.
• Extensive fundamental knowledge of logistics and supply principles and supply chain management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent data entry skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Paid time off.
• Annual bonus.