Medical Policy Advisor / Medical Plans and Policy Liaison (MARCENT)
Job Objective
Under a five-year contract, this position will provide support services to assist the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command (MARCENT) Force Surgeon in medical planning, health surveillance, and operational health service support in the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AoR).
Responsibilities
- Provide subject matter expertise to the MARCENT Force Surgeon on medical policies issued by CENTCOM, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED), and Defense Health Agency (DHA).
- Aid in the coordination of medical communications between MARCENT and CENTCOM Surgeon Group (CCSG).
- Support the integration of biosurveillance, preventive medicine, and force health protection policies across MARCENT activities.
- Participate in planning meetings and conferences, including support to Annex Q medical planning.
- Attend CCSG planning meetings and conferences (when schedule permits).
- Cover communication between CCSG concerning all matters of biosurveillance, preventive medicine, and force health protection affecting US MARCENT forces within the CENTCOM AoR.
- Provide CENTCOM Medical Operational Deployment (MOD) guidance and refinement as requested via CCSG office, BUMED, and Defense Health Headquarters (DHHQ).
- Offer pharmaceutical and therapeutics guidance and refinement as requested by CCSG office impacting CENTCOM AoR medical care and logistics.
- Coordinate updates to US MARCENT Force Surgeon regarding Global Health Engagement Policy and Operations, Activities and Investments (OAI) utilization in collaboration with US MARCENT G4- Plans, Operations and Medical Intelligence (POMI) and CCSG.
- Disseminate information for routine, exercise, and contingency operations for disease and injury patterns, trends, and threats. Monitor the status of force health and develop solutions to emerging health issues in theater.
- Affiliate with coordination efforts between MARCENT and medical policy stakeholders (e.g., DHA, HQMC Health Services, Navy Medicine).
- Provide advisory input on administrative tasks including Purple Heart boards, medical-related readiness events, and coordination with local military treatment facilities.
- Track medical evaluations and provide input for operational risk assessments, though will not exercise authority over patient travel or operational assignments.
Requirements
- Must possess a Secret Security Clearance.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must possess a current US Passport with ability to travel and work overseas.
- Higher Education Degree in Health Sciences or similar field highly preferred.
About the Role
This position is contingent upon the award of a contract. We will provide updates on the status of the contract and next steps during the hiring process.
Qualifications
- Must possess a Secret Security Clearance.
Skills
- Subject Matter Expertise in Medical Policies.
- Coordination and Communication Skills.
- Planning and Conference Participation.
- Policy Coordination and Guidance.
- Health Surveillance and Biosurveillance.
- Force Health Protection Policies.
- Medical Intelligence Analysis.
- Administrative Tasks and Advisory Input.
Benefits
Lukos offers full-time employees competitive benefits including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
- 401(k) Plan.
- Life Insurance.
- Short and Long Term Disability Coverage.
- Paid Time Off.
- Federal Holidays.
Pay
Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.
About Lukos
Lukos has been delivering professional services to the Federal Government for 15 years. We help a variety of federal agencies in areas such as national security, homeland security, international development, training, analytics, healthcare, and other professional services. Since our founding, we have grown to support all military services and multiple federal civilian agencies. About Our Name: Lukos is ancient Greek for “wolf”. The characteristics of the wolf match our approach to national security. The wolf is known for cunning, aggression, patience, and teamwork. An individual wolf is smart, strong, and resilient, but the true strength of wolves is their ability to work together as a wolfpack. Kipling said it best in The Law of the Jungle. "For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack." At Lukos we take care of our pack by offering full time employees competitive benefits to include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off and Federal holidays. Lukos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.
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