The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a need for a Program Manager to support our Government customers and contracts within Clinical Health & Research and Operational Infectious Disease Research and Surveillance domains located in San Diego, California.

This opportunity requires living within the San Diego area and working on a military base within an office setting.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises day-to-day contract and/or task order operations by developing technical and management procedures and controls, planning, executing, monitoring, and reporting progress and issues.
• Tracks contractual deliverables and develops/maintains spend plans.
• Collects performance data and prepares recurring contract deliverables.
• Problem identification and risk management. Executes early and continuous process to identify problems, utilizing lessons learned to minimize problem reoccurrence, and provides follow-up to ensure problem resolution.
• Coordinates with customer representatives to provide progress reports and updates and ensures problem resolution.
• Prepares program summaries and produces reports as required and/or requested.
• Provide input regarding the Program budgets to ensure usage is within contract requirement guidelines.
• Oversees the acquisition and deployment of program resources.
• Manages personnel by providing performance feedback & counseling as needed. Oversee and execute all contract personnel actions.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations and on-site Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Support the development and implementation of strategic planning efforts.
• Facilitates information flow between leadership, government, and contract staff.
• Ensures all medically licensed direct reports adhere to all local/state/federal requirements as required by their specialty, position, and duty location.
• Provides contract employee advice and coordination for personnel actions as requested and/or required.
• Ensures full compliance with all contract requirements, schedules, and provisions.
• Develop strategic business development plans and participate in the development of corporate proposals.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years experience in Program Management
• Master's degree in relevant field preferred.
• Program Management certification or other relevant certification

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years direct Clinical or Research based Program Management experience managing junior and senior personnel.
• Prior Navy Medical, or Clinical Research experience preferred. Experience in private or Government research settings required.
• Knowledge of large federal program management and federal budget process required.
• Ability to use sound judgment in problem-solving and excellent interpersonal and communications skills required.
• Ability to coordinate multiple sites and complex issues at any given time required.
• Must adhere to legal, professional, and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy.
• Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be available to travel locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Ability to manage contract task orders and ensure the successful completion of multiple technical tasks.
• Effective supervisory skills and ability to clarify team purposes and goals, build team commitment, and strengthen collective skills and work approaches.
• Ability to analyze and ensure that effective procedures are in place to meet contract objectives.
• Ability to lead a team successfully through proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills across time zones and stakeholder groups.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook & SharePoint.
• Ability to prioritize and successfully manage numerous simultaneous activities.
• Team player/collaborative facilitation.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Eight (8) years of related experience working with government agencies, contracting, and program management required.
• Three (3) years of experience with public health education, community health organization, or social work.
• Experience with data analysis and presentation of results.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must Be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have or be able to obtain Secret Clearance; preference to current active status.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kpono Government Services, and Kpili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

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