Program Manager

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Position:Program Manager

Location:2510 Fifth St., Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH 45433

Hours: Work schedule is normally M-F 0730-1630; however, there may be times when it is

necessary for the contractor to work after duty hours in support of specific tasks.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• The contractor employee shall possess knowledge of the program planning process and evidence-based methods to mitigate risks and stressors in occupational workplaces.
• The contractor employee shall have knowledge of military organization and culture, and the unique stressors placed upon personnel in an operational military workplace.
• The contractor employee shall have professional knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, or methodologies of health sciences to plan, coordinate, conduct and integrate evidence-based IOS programs, including project development and execution, training, analytical evaluation, and advisory services.
• The contractor employee shall have skill in collecting data and conducting substantial problem analysis and program evaluation to identify adverse trends, ineffective practices or procedures, and shortcomings.
• The contractor employee shall have the ability to thrive in a team environment, yet able to complete assigned tasks independently or with minimal guidance from team leads.
• The contractor employee shall possess: organizational skills; the ability to achieve set goals; initiative in performing assigned tasks; ability to follow-up complex projects with influence and integrity; and ability to interact professionally with all levels of personnel within and outside of the organization.
• The contractor employee shall have prior teaching or instructor experience in order to facilitate course scheduling and modifications.
• The contractor employee shall have knowledge of agency program goals and objectives, the sequence and time of key program events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the worth of program accomplishments.
• The contractor employee shall have skill in preparing project papers, staff reports and decision papers; and skill and ability in organizing and delivering briefings to senior leadership, managers, work groups, and higher HQ to encourage understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations.
• The contractor employee shall have a masters degree in health sciences or other closely related field.
• The contractor employee shall have prior operational embedment experience.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Sustained experience working in human performance, with a minimum of five years of aggregate professional experience specific to military environments, is desired.
• Completion of an approved teaching methodology course (e.g. USAFSAM Basic Instructor Course (BIC)) is desired.
• Completion of the USAFSAM or CCAF Teaching Internship is desired.
• A minimum of three months experience as a qualified USAFSAM instructor is desired.
• Completion of the USAFSAM Course 48 USAFSAM 36-101, 22 April 2019 Director Orientation is desired.

Tasks

• The contractor employee shall mange the enrollment of students in the designated USAFSAM electronic scheduling system.
• The contractor employee shall assist students with course registration, and act as a conduit between USAFSAM schoolhouse, 711th HPW Headquarters OST, instructors, and students.
• The contractor employee responsibilities shall include student enrollment, assignment, grading, and collaboration with student participants.
• The contractor employee shall facilitate instructor affiliate faculty requests through the USAFSAM Education Department.
• The contractor employee shall facilitate travel and lodging arrangements between USAFSAM financial management office and projected course instructors.
• The contractor employee shall raise questions, concerns and any other issues identified with student enrollments or instructors as they arise, to Operational Support Team leadership.
• The contractor employee shall coordinate Defense Travel System student issues with the USAFSAM Financial Management section for resolution.
• The contractor employee shall coordinate student logistics and shuttle bus travel with the USAFSAM Education department.
• The contractor employee shall coordinate with 88th ABW organizations to facilitate student instructional on-site visits.
• The contractor employee shall verify the working conditions of all projected information technology systems prior to the start of each scheduled course.
• The contractor employee shall coordinate with USAFSAM information systems for the use of classroom phones, information system technical support, and adjustments, deletions, or additions to audio/visual requirements.
• The contractor employee shall attend/support meetings related to expertise with government and civilian organizations, academia, and subject matter experts.
• The contractor employee shall review all course slide presentations content for copyright material and recommend removal or the addition of an appropriate citation, in accordance with USAFSAM school policy.
• The contractor employee shall ensure all slide presentations are reviewed and corrected for spelling, grammar, spelling out acronyms the first time, and using the directed template format prior to use in the scheduled course.
• The contractor employee shall utilize an appropriate combination of correspondence, publications, personnel media, guides, pamphlets, meetings, telephone calls, information letters and briefings to publicize the education course plan at all Air Force levels, to registrants and the functional community, taking into consideration such things as funding, the target audience, the message to be transmitted, time constraints, etc.
• The contractor employee shall participate in scheduled FESO team meetings by providing updates on course scheduling, student logistics, programmatic updates, concerns or issues, and student enrollments.
• The contractor employee shall establish, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with HQs level counterparts in AF/A-1, AFMRA, and 711th HPW components and higher education institutions.
• The contractor employee shall establish, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with other contract employees, and assist with the onboarding of newly hired contract employees.
• The contractor employee shall participate in initial and on-going training, military specific training/activities and others, as directed by the unit Commander or his/her designee to include continuing education, site visits, workshops, lectures, and seminars to maintain required certifications and updated program requirements. The contractor employee may be required to travel outside of local area for events that include trainings, seminars, conferences, briefings, interventions, and Geographically Separated Units.
• The contractor employee shall facilitate and/or oversee program evaluation activities to identify program strengths and weaknesses, impact to operational units, and the development and implementation of best practices.
• Support to Course Director: The contractor employee may be assigned as course director, if they possess the knowledge and experience listed in PWS Paragraphs 1.1.2.2 1.1.2.5. Otherwise, the contractor employee shall interact with course director(s) and others, such as course developers, registrar personnel, testing and evaluation personnel, and/or faculty development personnel, to ensure the integrity of the Faculty Development program. The contractor employee shall assist course director(s) by researching and drafting course documents, such as agendas, lesson plans, presentations, and other associated administrative documents. The contractor employee shall advise course director, assist in responding to and resolving student issues, and elevate program administrative problems. The contractor employee shall provide End of Course (EOC) feedback that shall be utilized for course improvement.