Senior Program Manager – Defense Health Agency

KSA Integration

. Lead a 25-person team across policy, data analytics, quality assurance, case support, and administration .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeFalls Church • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $137,300 - $163,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing large programs and teams, with a strong focus on contract administration, quality assurance, and compliance with DoD policies. Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain staff while ensuring adherence to performance standards and deliverable schedules.

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Project Management Professional (PMP) CertificationContract AdministrationDoD Policies and ProceduresQuality AssuranceTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementContract AdministrationQuality Control PlanPerformance Standards TrackingData Analytics

Soft Skills

Team DevelopmentCommunicationPrioritizationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Suspense LogWeekly Actions ReportStaffing Status Report

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Industry Keywords

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)Protected Health Information (PHI)Military Health SystemDHAIntegrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES)

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a 25-person team across policy, data analytics, quality assurance, case support, and administration
Set priorities, assign work, and review every deliverable before release
Serve as the primary contact for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Government program leads
Run weekly status meetings and program reviews
Own the deliverable schedule, the weekly Electronic Suspense Log, the Weekly Actions Report, and the quarterly Staffing Status Report
Manage contract administration, including onboarding, background investigation and Common Access Card (CAC) packages, training compliance, and the Business Associate Agreement
Own the Quality Control Plan
Track every performance standard and drive corrective action the same week a standard slips
Integrate teaming partner staff into one team with one set of standards
Recruit, develop, and retain staff
Keep vacancies short and backups trained for every task
Be available 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, with a designated alternate when out

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in any field required
10 or more years of experience overseeing or managing large programs
5 or more years of experience overseeing and managing staff
Experience with contract administration
Experience with and knowledge of DoD policies and procedures, including records management and quality assurance
Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
Must be able to pass a Tier 1 background investigation and qualify for a Common Access Card (CAC)
Within 30 days of start, complete DHA contractor annual training, DHA telework training and agreement, and privacy training for Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI)
Handles Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and PHI only on a Government-furnished laptop
Experience with the DES, the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES), Medical Evaluation Boards (MEB), or Physical Evaluation Boards (PEB) preferred
Experience in the Military Health System, DHA, or VA preferred
Experience leading remote teams to written performance standards preferred
Master's degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision (82% of employee’s premium paid by company, 25% towards dependents)
HSA / FSA Medical Plans
PTO
Flexible Work Environment and Encourage Work/Life Balance
401K with Company Match
Observes all federal holidays
Professional Development/Tuition Reimbursement Program
Annual Career Development Process