Program Manager

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a need for a Program Manager to support our government customer located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the enrollment of students in the designated USAFSAM electronic scheduling system.
  
• Assist students with course registration, and act as a conduit between USAFSAM schoolhouse, 711th HPW Headquarters OST, instructors, and students.
  
• Support student enrollment, assignment, grading, and collaboration with student participants.
  
• Facilitate instructor affiliate faculty requests through the USAFSAM Education Department.
  
• Facilitate travel and lodging arrangements between USAFSAM financial management office and projected course instructors.
  
• Raise questions, concerns and any other issues identified with student enrollments or instructors as they arise, to Operational Support Team leadership.
  
• Coordinate Defense Travel System student issues with the USAFSAM Financial Management section for resolution.
  
• Coordinate student logistics and shuttle bus travel with the USAFSAM Education department.
  
• Coordinate with 88th ABW organizations to facilitate student instructional on-site visits.
  
• Verify the working conditions of all projected information technology systems prior to the start of each scheduled course.
  
• Coordinate with USAFSAM information systems for the use of classroom phones, information system technical support, and adjustments, deletions, or additions to audio/visual requirements.
  
• Attend/support meetings related to expertise with government and civilian organizations, academia, and subject matter experts.
  
• Review all course slide presentations content for copyright material and recommend removal or the addition of an appropriate citation, in accordance with USAFSAM school policy.
  
• Ensure all slide presentations are reviewed and corrected for spelling, grammar, spelling out acronyms the first time, and using the directed template format prior to use in the scheduled course.
  
• Utilize an appropriate combination of correspondence, publications, personnel media, guides, pamphlets, meetings, telephone calls, information letters and briefings to publicize the education course plan at all Air Force levels, to registrants and the functional community, taking into consideration such things as funding, the target audience, the message to be transmitted, time constraints, etc.
  
• Participate in scheduled FESO team meetings by providing updates on course scheduling, student logistics, programmatic updates, concerns or issues, and student enrollments.
  
• Establish, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with HQs level counterparts in AF/A-1, AFMRA, and 711th HPW components and higher education institutions.
  
• Establish, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with other contract employees, and assist with the onboarding of newly hired contract employees.
  
• Participate in initial and on-going training, military specific training/activities and others, as directed by the unit Commander or his/her designee to include continuing education, site visits, workshops, lectures, and seminars to maintain required certifications and updated program requirements.
  
• May be required to travel outside of local area for events that include trainings, seminars, conferences, briefings, interventions, and Geographically Separated Units.
  
• Facilitate and/or oversee program evaluation activities to identify program strengths and weaknesses, impact to operational units, and the development and implementation of best practices.
  
• Support as course director.
  
• Interact with course director(s) and others, such as course developers, registrar personnel, testing and evaluation personnel, and/or faculty development personnel, to ensure the integrity of the Faculty Development program.
  
• Assist course director(s) by researching and drafting course documents, such as agendas, lesson plans, presentations, and other associated administrative documents.
  
• Advise course director, assist in responding to and resolving student issues, and elevate program administrative problems.
  
• Provide End of Course (EOC) feedback that to be utilized for course improvement.
  

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Must have a master's degree in health sciences or other closely related field.
  

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess knowledge of the program planning process and evidence-based methods to mitigate risks and stressors in occupational workplaces.
  
• Must have knowledge of military organization and culture, and the unique stressors placed upon personnel in an operational military workplace.
  
• Must have professional knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, or methodologies of health sciences to plan, coordinate, conduct and integrate evidence-based IOS programs, including project development and execution, training, analytical evaluation, and advisory services.
  
• Must shall have skill in collecting data and conducting substantial problem analysis and program evaluation to identify adverse trends, ineffective practices or procedures, and shortcomings.
  
• Must have the ability to thrive in a team environment, yet able to complete assigned tasks independently or with minimal guidance from team leads.
  
• Must possess: organizational skills; the ability to achieve set goals; initiative in performing assigned tasks; ability to follow-up complex projects with influence and integrity; and ability to interact professionally with all levels of personnel within and outside of the organization.
  
• Must have prior teaching or instructor experience in order to facilitate course scheduling and modifications.
  
• Must have knowledge of agency program goals and objectives, the sequence and time of key program events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the worth of program accomplishments.
  
• Must have skill in preparing project papers, staff reports and decision papers; and skill and ability in organizing and delivering briefings to senior leadership, managers, work groups, and higher HQ to encourage understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations.
  
• Must have prior operational embedment experience.
  
• Must sign Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in place with their company based on the potential access to confidential, proprietary, and/or sensitive information. The NDA shall be provided to the Government Program Manager by start of performance.
  

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Sustained experience working in human performance, with a minimum of five years of aggregate professional experience specific to military environments, is desired.
  
• Completion of an approved teaching methodology course (e.g. USAFSAM Basic Instructor Course (BIC)) is desired.
  
• Completion of the USAFSAM or CCAF Teaching Internship is desired.
  
• A minimum of three months experience as a qualified USAFSAM instructor is desired.
  
• Completion of the USAFSAM Course 48 USAFSAM 36-101, 22 April 2019 Director Orientation is desired.
  

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be U.S. citizens. For the purpose of base and network access, possession of a permanent resident card ("Green Card") does not equate to U.S. citizenship.
  
• Minimum of a Tier 1 background check for Position of Trust.
  

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible 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 of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees

"EOE, including Disability/Vets" OR "Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans"

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, Kūpono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha 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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