Sr. Advisor - Defense Health Agency (DHA)
$312,000–$728,000 year
HybridVirginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Guide the company's strategy across the Defense Health Agency and the Military Health System, shaping contributions to both medical readiness and private sector care. Advise leadership on military health strategy, including which directorates and problem sets represent the strongest fit for Commence capabilities. Translate DoD health policy direction, budget structure, and TRICARE program changes into concrete implications for the health and technology portfolio strategy. Guide development of white papers, RFI responses, and thought leadership that position Commence as a valuable contributor to agency priorities. Build and steward relationships across the military health ecosystem, including research organizations, associations, and academic partners. Advise delivery leadership on client expectations and program stewardship so that performance on current work reinforces desired outcomes.
Required Qualifications
- 10 or more years in health care
- service at DHA, the Services' medical departments, or the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs in a senior leadership capacity
- senior leadership capacity such as directorate or program executive leadership
- flag or general officer service
- senior executive service
- an equivalent role
- Deep working knowledge of Military Health System programs
- knowledge of TRICARE and purchased care
- knowledge of the direct care system and military treatment facility operations
- knowledge of medical readiness and force generation
- knowledge of program integrity
- knowledge of defense health budget and acquisition
- knowledge of how DHA, the Services, and Health Affairs interact to set and execute priorities
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree in public health, health policy, health administration, economics, public administration, law, or a related field
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