What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Defense Healthcare position at Prairie Quest Consulting?
At PQC, our employees are our best asset. We pride ourselves on growth and exceeding expectations, not only for our customers but also for our employees. We believe that having the best of the best on staff translates into having the best of the best in customer results.
PQC is seeking an experienced and highly organized Project Manager to lead and coordinate initiatives within a Defense Health Agency (DHA) medical environment. This role requires strong leadership, analytical capability, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams across multiple geographic locations. The ideal candidate will excel at translating complex data into actionable insights and ensuring alignment with established policies, procedures, and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage projects within a DHA or military medical environment
- Coordinate and oversee teams distributed across multiple geographic locations, ensuring alignment, communication, and timely delivery
- Analyze, synthesize, and present data from multiple sources to support decision-making and reporting requirements
- Review and interpret established guides, manuals, and standard operating procedures, and effectively apply them to daily operations
- Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
- Facilitate regular status updates, stakeholder meetings, and reporting processes
- Ensure compliance with DHA standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies
- Drive continuous improvement in processes, workflows, and project execution
Required Qualifications:
- Proven experience working within a DHA or military healthcare environment
- Demonstrated success managing teams across multiple geographic locations
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data
- Experience interpreting and applying policies, manuals, and operational guidelines
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Project Management, or a related field
- Experience with healthcare systems, clinical operations, or federal health programs
- Familiarity with data reporting tools and project management software
- Prior experience supporting government or defense-related programs
Position type: Full Time
Hours: Mon-Friday, 8:30-5, with flexibility
PTO: 2 weeks annual, flexible schedule
Holiday: 7 paid days
Benefits: Medical, Free Dental, Vision, Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability
Salary : $50,000 - $65,000