Position: Health Program Management Analyst
Location: Falls Church VA/Remote
Work Environment: Hybrid
Clearance Required: NACI
Status: Contingent
Knowesis is currently seeking an exceptional Health Program Management Analyst with a professional understanding of the Defense Health Agencys TRICARE Health Plan to join our team and provide invaluable support to the DHA Health Care Operations division. This individual will provide contract delivery integration coordination tracking and reporting support for the TRICARE Health Plan (THP) and broader Healthcare Operations (HCO) functions at the Defense Health Agency (DHA). This role plays a critical part in ensuring the seamless execution of administrative and operational tasks within the Health Program Management Office (HPMO) working closely with Program Managers and Execution Cell Leads to align daily performance with DHA strategic goals.
To be eligible for this position candidates must have or have the ability to obtain a NACI clearance and possess U.S. Citizenship without the need for sponsorship both now and in the future. Applicants without proof of U.S. Citizenship will not be considered due to the positions security clearance requirements.
The Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Reporting and Analytics:
- Support coordination of cross-functional project tasks and contract deliverables using integrated master schedules and government systems (e.g. Microsoft Office 365 Suite TMT CATMS).
- Track and report on project status milestones and risks across THP and HCO programs using dashboards and analytics tools.
- Assist the HCO in managing contract documentation correspondence briefings and updates to the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) such as Monthly Progress Reports Program Management Plan and the contractually required Contingency Plan
- Provide integrated support across Administrative Acquisition Clinical branches ensuring consistent progress tracking and resource alignment.
- Compile and submit updates for government reviews including program performance summaries issue logs risk assessments and action item trackers.
- Coordinate with Execution Cell Leads to gather data support decision-making and streamline internal reporting tools and workflows.
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration:
- Collaborate with stakeholders (e.g. DHA Medical Directors MTFs MCSCs OSD-HA)
- Collaborate with internal DHA divisions including policy data analytics and IT to ensure that TRICARE operational solutions are feasible actionable and aligned with DHAs mission.
Documentation and Compliance:
- Ensure all communications reports and solutions comply with DHA policies federal regulations and industry standards with a focus on TRICARE regulations.
- Maintain thorough documentation for all performance measurement frameworks program reports and operational processes ensuring accessibility for future reference and audits.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Healthcare Administration Public Health Business Administration or a related field.
- Minimum of 3- 5 years of experience in federal health policy analysis preferably within TRICARE CMS VA or related federal healthcare programs.
- Familiarity with TRICARE contract vehicles and DHA organizational structure (highly preferred).
- Exceptional communication skills to present complex data to senior leadership.
- Experience working within or alongside federal healthcare systems particularly the Department of Defense (DoD) or Defense Health Agency (DHA) is preferred.
- Knowledge of TRICARE Health Plan operations policies and the broader Military Health System (MHS).
- Expertise in creating executive-level communications and reports for senior leadership and external stakeholders specifically related to TRICARE.
- Strong analytical organizational and communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 tools (Excel PowerPoint Outlook SharePoint Teams).
- Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Healthcare Administration Public Health or a related field.
- Familiarity with TRICARE DHA policy manuals and MHS systems such as TED DEERS and MHS Mart (M2)
- Experience with Agile project tracking methods or integrated master schedules (IMS)
- Knowledge of DoD systems such as ETMS2 TMT CATMS
- Program Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
- Experience with process improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma).
- Proficiency in project management methodologies including Agile and traditional approaches.
Benefits:
- Health (PPO & HDHP) Insurance Dental Vision STD & LTD Basic Life Insurance 401k Company Match & Voluntary Products.
Knowesis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on merit and qualifications. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal laws. Our company values all applicants and employees and fosters a work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
Required Experience:
IC