What are the responsibilities and job description for the National Vision Care Coordinator position at RieLes Group?
RieLes Group is seeking a dedicated and skilled National Vision Care Coordinator supporting the Vision Center of Excellence (VCE) at Bethesda, MD. The Vision Center of Excellence (VCE) is a specialized organization within the Department of Defense (DoD) that focuses on improving vision care for military personnel. The VCE provides leadership, research, and support for the management and treatment of eye injuries, particularly those sustained in combat, and other vision-related conditions. It coordinates vision care services across the Military Health System (MHS) and collaborates with other agencies, like the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), to ensure comprehensive care and rehabilitation for service members and veterans with visual impairments.
National Vision Care Coordinator
working at the Vision Center of Excellence (VCE)
Location: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
Employment Type: Full-Time, Contractor
Period of Performance: Base year four (4) option years
Base Year: 09/24/2025 – 09/23/2026
Work Schedule
Monday–Friday (core hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM; duty hours: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
Federal holidays and emergency closures are observed
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) is the flagship medical center for the U.S. military, located in Bethesda, Maryland. It was formed in 2011 by merging the National Naval Medical Center and the original Walter Reed Army Medical Center. WRNMMC serves active-duty service members, veterans, military families, and high-ranking officials, offering a wide range of medical services including trauma care, rehabilitation, vision services, and specialized care for conditions like traumatic brain injuries. It also houses the Vision Center of Excellence (VCE), which coordinates vision care across the military health system.
Position Summary
The National Vision Care Coordinator will lead a nationwide vision care coordination program within the Military Health System (MHS), supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) Vision Center of Excellence (VCE). This position serves as the central hub for integrating and aligning the activities of four regional vision care coordinators located at Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs), ensuring continuity of care and facilitating communication across the DoD and Veterans Affairs (VA) systems.
Key Responsibilities
Education Requirements
Experience Requirements
Travel & Emergency Services
Please send me your most updated resume to mcastillo@rielesgroup.com
National Vision Care Coordinator
working at the Vision Center of Excellence (VCE)
Location: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
Employment Type: Full-Time, Contractor
Period of Performance: Base year four (4) option years
Base Year: 09/24/2025 – 09/23/2026
Work Schedule
Monday–Friday (core hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM; duty hours: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
Federal holidays and emergency closures are observed
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) is the flagship medical center for the U.S. military, located in Bethesda, Maryland. It was formed in 2011 by merging the National Naval Medical Center and the original Walter Reed Army Medical Center. WRNMMC serves active-duty service members, veterans, military families, and high-ranking officials, offering a wide range of medical services including trauma care, rehabilitation, vision services, and specialized care for conditions like traumatic brain injuries. It also houses the Vision Center of Excellence (VCE), which coordinates vision care across the military health system.
Position Summary
The National Vision Care Coordinator will lead a nationwide vision care coordination program within the Military Health System (MHS), supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) Vision Center of Excellence (VCE). This position serves as the central hub for integrating and aligning the activities of four regional vision care coordinators located at Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs), ensuring continuity of care and facilitating communication across the DoD and Veterans Affairs (VA) systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and oversee the DoD vision care coordination program across all regions
- Serve as the lead point of contact between VCE, regional coordinators, and DoD/VA stakeholders
- Provide programmatic oversight, reporting, and performance monitoring
- Standardize best practices for vision care referral, follow-up, and rehabilitation processes
- Coordinate data sharing, outcome metrics, and quality improvement strategies
- Support the transition-in and transition-out planning and documentation for contract lifecycle continuity
- Represent the VCE in national meetings and cross-agency collaboration efforts
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Vision Science, or a related field
- Master’s degree preferred in Health Administration, Clinical Leadership, or related discipline
Experience Requirements
- 5 years of clinical experience as a health care coordinator, social worker, case manager, or registered nurse. Also serves as the contract manager
- Demonstrated success managing nationwide or multi-site healthcare programs
- Experience working with DoD, VA, or inter-agency health coordination
- Understanding of vision care systems (optometry, ophthalmology, or rehabilitation services) preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Travel & Emergency Services
- Some travel may be required to attend meetings, training, or conferences within the Continental United States (CONUS) and within the National Capitol Region (NCR)
- Occasional support may be needed outside of standard working hours for emergency services or contingency plan activations
Please send me your most updated resume to mcastillo@rielesgroup.com
