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Schedule Full-time Description: Position Purpose: The Program Change Leader (Program Manager) has two primary responsibilities, projects and proposals, and relies heavily on in-depth knowledge of HNFS and government contracting.  Become completely familiar with all contract documents Follow established guidelines for basic plan execution and controlling the project Direct the preparation of project procedures Direct the preparation of the project schedule Assist the operational departments with development of project cost estimates Direct the preparation of the basic project design criteria and general specifications Create and manage cross-functional project plan to communicate and track project timelines, milestones, costs and deliverables. Resolves all process related issues through the use of financial/operational/process-impact analysis and the corresponding development of alternatives and recommendations. Identify and communicate any potential impact the project may have on established performance requirements. Track and resolve project issues and questions using appropriate tools Work with Change Order Leadership Team (COLT) in identifying needed technical specification clarifications and communicate those clarification requests to the Government; write/manage all project correspondence with COLT and project stakeholders Schedule and manage task development meetings Report the Project objectives, activities, and schedules to the Executive team. Review and analyze subcontractor proposals for conformance to stated objectives Review and analyze internal impact assessments for conformance to stated objectives Direct all work on the project that is required to meet contract obligations Follow established procedures for decision-making within the project team whereby decisions are made at the proper level. Ensure that the project team is meeting all established milestones or that proper communication is occurring if there is project slippage Assist in the resolution of differences or problems between departments or groups on assigned projects Anticipate and avoid or minimize potential problems by maintaining current knowledge of overall project status Monitor project activities to ensure that project scope is in compliance with contractual direction received Interpret, communicate, and require compliance with the contract, the approved plan, project procedures, and directives of the customer. Closely monitor project activities for impact to any of our performance guarantees Maintain effective communication with project participants, stakeholders, and sponsors. Successfully monitor and control project to conclusion Successfully write and submit, to Government customer, a cost proposal for work associated with assigned projects Qualifications: For the projects, the Leader plans, directs and coordinates the activities for small to medium sized Program Change projects involving approximately 1 to 5 business units. The Leader ensures designated project goals, objectives and results are accomplished within prescribed timeframes and budget constraints. Manages activities of project personnel to ensure project adheres to milestones and completion dates. Manages Subject Matter Experts and subcontractor relationships as appropriate. Coordinates project communication through integration and dissemination of information from all areas. Acts as central coordinator for multi-functional project steering committees and work groups. Provides high quality and cost effective project management, management consulting, and support services.  For the proposal function of work, the leader is responsible for proposal development including a summary of the project specifications, identifying which departments were impacted, a description of the work and development of the basis of estimate for both incurred and estimated costs. Proposals are date driven and must be successfully managed within the time frames specified. Once submitted, the Leader will assist the Program Changes management team in negotiation strategy development and will participate in Government negotiations. Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, or related field required. 5 to 7 years project management experience. In-depth knowledge of HNFS, operations and/or government contracting. Demonstrated cross-functional project management experience. Health or Managed Care Industry experience preferred License/Certification: PMP – Project Management Professional Certification highly preferred   As a government contractor, this position requires U. S. citizenship and proof of favorable adjudication following submission of Department of Defense form SF86 or higher security