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ResponsibilitiesOwn the program. All of it. You'll be the one Peraton name AFRH's leadership knows — the person who turns the Statement of Objectives into a working MHS GENESIS deployment across DC and Gulfport.
Position Overview
The senior contractor leader for the full AFRH Federal EHR deployment. You carry executive-level oversight of every workstream, run the contractor-government interface, and make sure deliverables, milestones, and performance outcomes land on both campuses.
What You'll Do
- Set and drive the integrated program strategy across AFRH-Washington and AFRH-Gulfport
- Serve as the primary POC between Peraton and AFRH Government personnel and the COR
- Build, own, and maintain the WBS and IMS — these are your source of truth
- Translate the Government SOO into a measurable, defensible PWS
- Map every proposed task back to the MAC IDIQ base contract scope
- Define and monitor performance outcomes, deliverables, milestones, and acceptance criteria
- Run risk identification and mitigation across the full project lifecycle
- Lead key contract deliverables: Staffing Plan (D003), NDAs (D005), training reports (D007)
- Represent Peraton in Government technical defense sessions
- Choreograph deployment phases from planning through configuration, training, go-live, and stabilization
*** Contingent upon Contract award ***
QualificationsRequired
Required Skills & Experience
- Senior program management on Federal EHR or large-scale healthcare IT deployments
- Deep MHS GENESIS / Federal EHR lifecycle fluency
- DOD or VA healthcare program management background
- Hands-on with WBS/IMS tooling (MS Project / P6)
- Executive stakeholder presence — you can walk into a Government review and own the room
- MAC IDIQ / PWS development knowledge
- Track record defending technical approach before Government panels
- Working understanding of AFRH's five care levels and operational constraints
Specific Requirements
- Education & Experience: 12 Years Experience to include Supervisory duties
- Federal facility access / background investigation clearance
- Multi-site DOD/VA deployment experience
- CMS regulatory familiarity (RAI-MDS, QAPI)
- US. citizenship required.
- Signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) by Day 1.
Operational Constraints
- Zero disruption to patient care — non-negotiable
- Travel requires prior written COR approval
- Normal AFRH operational hours; no Government overtime required
Desired
Preferred Certifications & Qualifications
- PMP (strongly preferred) or equivalent program-management credential
- Prior experience on a MHS GENESIS deployment
- Experience with CMS long-term care survey cycles
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application StatementsThe application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Similar Jobs
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