The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a potential need for a Senior Research Administrative Professional (Program Manager) to support our government customer located in San Diego, California.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide administrative support during the Strategic Plan development for furthering the basic and applied research and development agenda. The services include but are not limited to the following: Assist the government with preparation of command meetings and help with the development of program reviews. Assist in drafting high-level briefings in accordance with Command policy and format. Assist in the review of scientific program documentation, program/project planning methods, and proposed technology (in a supportive role only). Make recommendations for scientific program/project improvement.
• Provide program integrations services to assist in the development and performance of tasks needed to meet the objectives and strategies of the Command.
• Assist the government with program execution and analytical disciplines to support Principal Investigators (PIs) with project and operational functions.
• Provide support services in writing and preparation of medical, technical and scientific Command documents for publication on web pages, in technical reports, in presentations, and in scientific journals for distribution.
• Provide facilitation services to assist with the performance of tasks needed to meet command objectives and strategies.
• Provide recommendations to management for policy formulation and assist with the organization of communication strategies, programs and materials.
• Responsible for coordinating communications and events with a focus on facilitating and strengthening collaboration between the Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) and various government and non-government entities on militarily relevant research opportunities, technologies, and innovations.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor's degree in health promotion, public health, psychology, community health nursing or a health-related profession

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a health research environment.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience with grant requests and research administration.
• Knowledge and experience assisting with coordinating site visits to track and analyze programs.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience developing and analyzing needs assessments for program planning, assessing health status, identifying health risks, identifying resources, cost containment, and establishing priorities for disease prevention.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience organizing and participating in multidisciplinary teams that assess risk, conduct needs assessments, analyze data, develop content for educational programs, draft policy guidance, and analyze outcome measures.
• Effective communication and public speaking skills.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience with designing, facilitating, and conducting tasker responses.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience with gathering and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data and developing administrative reports and recommendations.
• Willing to sign a Non-Disclosure agreement.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to pass a tier 1 background investigation.
  

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 clickhereto 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.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

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