Health Advisor II - USINDOPACOM

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact and liaison between internal and external stakeholders (i.e., Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Health Affairs personnel, USU and NIDHC personnel, Combatant Command and Component Command personnel, and project management teams) for IPMRP.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships on matters of mutual interest.
• Track and report on progress and outcomes.
• Facilitate key program elements, including but not limited to goals and milestones, risks, available resources, budgets, standard operating procedures, quality control, and results.
• Identify project interdependencies, aligning resources and efforts where appropriate.
• Advise and guide project managers and technical staff throughout the program lifecycle, focusing on the strategic direction of the projects.
• Take corrective action as needed.
• Support and participate in planning, creation and submission of NIDHC proposals and agreements as requested.
• Provide recommendations toward decision-making by NIDHC’s senior leadership related to the IPMRP and related activities and engagements.
• Support the facilitation of project information flow between NIDHC leadership, USINDOPACOM, and other IPMRP stakeholders.
• Develop and implement project management activities to maintain stakeholder relationships including project planning, strategic communication, and product development.
• Work with multiple program and project managers to strengthen program execution, align resources, and ensure initiatives are connected to broader strategic objectives.
• Support operational and logistical planning for major initiatives, ensuring seamless communication among program teams, leadership, and partner organizations.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required (Public Health, Public Policy or related field of study).
• Minimum of 6-8 years experience required.
• Strong knowledge of procedures and doctrine underlying DoW planning and operations.
• Ability to learn, understand, and communicate the organizational objectives of multiple offices.
• Familiarity with defense health partnerships and security cooperation.
• Familiarity with DoW/USG policy and guidance.
• Familiarity with the USINDOPACOM region.
• Strong proficiency in office automation to include Microsoft Office and Google platforms.
• Ability to work independently, using sound judgment to solve problems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate many complex systems and projects at the same time.
• Excellent verbal and written abilities to communicate in research and acquisitions contexts, to include a working understanding of the DoW, program management, and global health lexicons.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional capacity, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with senior military officers, federal civilians, and contractor personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate activities to meet deadlines.