Change Leader - Rancho Cordova, CA

Job Summary

• The Program Change Leader has two primary responsibilities, projects and proposals, and relies heavily on in-depth knowledge of HNFS and government contracting.
• 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.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Planning: 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.

• Organizing: 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

• Directing: 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

• Controlling: 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

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, or related field required

 

Certification/Licensure Required

• PMP  Project Management Professional Certification preferred

 

Government Clearance & US Citizenship Requirement

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.

Experience 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

• Or any combination of academic education, professional training or work experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Highly organized and able to handle multiple priorities

• Process improvement, workflow benchmarking and/or evaluation processes

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and ability to present to large audiences is required

• Must be detail-oriented

• Proficiency with systems and variety of software applications.

• Ability to work in a team environment

Working Conditions

• The following section describes the general physical requirements for this position. Please note that constant refers to more than 81% of time; significant refers to 40-80%; and moderate refers to 20-40% of the time.
• Operates personal computers, printers, facsimile, telephones, copy machines and other commonly used office accessories/equipment.
• Exposed to confidential information and expected to maintain confidentiality at all times; must adhere to HIPAA rules and regulations.
• May be required to work outside of normally scheduled hours as mandated by the client, project and/or workload (e.g. evenings, weekends, and/or holidays).
• May be required to maintain established work pace, meet deadlines; may have last minute urgent requests.
• Physical activity may include: twisting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, grasping, grabbing, pushing, pulling, repetitive motion, climbing, etc.
• Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Required to have hearing ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Required to have speaking ability to express or exchange ideas.
• Constant concentration may be required on various subjects by listening, reading and thinking clearly.
• Interaction with others may be required. May need to listen, think, and speak in order to interact with others. Business interactions and behavior between coworkers and/or external customers are required. This may require face-to-face or telephone interactions.
• Thinking at work may include listening, learning, analyzing, evaluating, and the ability to interpret what is seen and/or heard, or to link information from one issue to the next.
• Constant computer usage including typing and/or eye strain.
• Constant repetitive arm, wrist, hand and finger motions -- making repetitive movements (e.g. key boarding, filing, data entry).
• Significant phone usage; headsets may be required.
• Constant amount of time spent working in a loud office environment with frequent interruptions/distractions.
• Constant sedentary work (desk bound or seated).
• Constant reading is required via computer screen and/or bound printed materials.
• Significant walking/standing may be required. Walking and/or transporting supplies and equipment between buildings/parking lots and structures may be required.

Disclaimer

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Location:   Rancho Cordova, CA

Health Net and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability

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