Project Manager II - MPS - CDP

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HJF is seeking a Project Manager II who will be responsible for driving successful completion of key deliverables and stated objectives for projects related to Star Behavioral Health Providers (SBHP), a national training and referral initiative that is building a network of civilian community mental health providers across the 54 U.S. states and territories and an online therapist directory to support the military population, with an emphasis on National Guard (NG) members. This position is scheduled for one year with the potential for a one year extension pending funding and project status.

The Project Manager will serve as the key coordinator for an SBHP Center Designation Pilot in one state to recognize public-serving community behavioral health clinics that meet established criteria for providing high-quality, military-informed care with low- or no-cost services. The pilot will establish a foundational SBHP center designation framework for future expansion to other states. The position will also serve as the key coordinator for SBHP website-related enhancements and new functionalities, such as the development of educational videos for service members demonstrating how to use the SBHP Directory and the design and implementation of an AI conversational agent (chatbot) to guide military users through the SBHP Directory search process on the website to more efficiently identify well-matched therapists. This individual will coordinate and monitor the status of work performed by both internal staff and external partners.

This position will be in support of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences' Consortium for Defense Psychology (CDP), which is based in Bethesda, MD. The Project Manager II will assist with activities related to CDP's mission, which is to lead the development of a community of military culturally mindful and clinically competent providers through the delivery of high-quality training and education, the convening of experts, and the dissemination of research-based treatment and the latest topics in military behavioral health. The Henry M. Jackson Foundation provides administrative and management support to the Consortium. CDP strives to be the central hub for the Military Health System (MHS) in the development and implementation of training and education to clinicians in order to ensure that all service members, veterans, and their families receive quality behavioral healthcare that meets their unique needs.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Draft and manage HJF contracts with external partners and vendors, coordinating required approvals with HJF.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal teams, management, and external partners on project requirements, objectives, progress, and deliverables.
• Develop and manage project plans, including timelines, milestones, funding, resources, and meetings.
• Document, and evaluate procedures and guidelines and identify and recommend process improvements.
• Facilitate the development, review, and finalization of new and existing project materials, educational resources, and training decks; this will include incorporating stakeholder feedback, adhering to Public Affairs requirements, and working under the guidance of subject matter experts.
• Coordinate external strategic communications to ensure messaging aligns with branding standards and military cultural considerations.
• Maintain digital libraries of project materials, resources, and training decks, ensuring effective version control, organization, and archiving.
• Test website features, enhancements, and digital tools during development and implementation; provide feedback to improve functionality and user experience.
• Track project data and metrics to evaluate impact, draft status updates and progress reports, and maintain budgets.
• Assist with outlines, drafts, and formatting of scholarly documents and infographics.
• Identify relevant publications and conferences for submission, ensuring all materials meet specific publisher requirements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including participating in required meetings and trainings.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience writing progress reports and after-action plans and developing strategic communications materials.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously and deliver results as a team.
• Experience leading and facilitating high-level meetings and activities with diverse personnel, collaborators, and stakeholders with varying levels of content and technical expertise.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in a virtual environment.
• Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating pilot programs, including measuring program outcomes and impact, is preferred.
• Technical knowledge of website development, digital technologies, and AI tools is preferred.
• Working knowledge of a variety of software, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, proposal/project tracking, and data analysis software.
• Knowledge of military culture and the mental health field is preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $67,500 -$82,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.