LUKE

Vice President of Department of Defense Programs - Remote Position

Remote - Full Time

Vice President of Department of Defense Programs

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? If so, you’ve come to the right place. LUKE connects compassionate and talented individuals with opportunities that positively impact communities and is focused on supporting U.S. government agencies in providing quality care to those who serve our nation. We are committed to our core values of Compassion, Humility, Growth Mindset, Integrity, High Performance, and Accountability. If you’re inspired to support and care for those who protect our freedoms, LUKE offers a fulfilling career path. We provide a culture of caring, competitive compensation, and career growth. Become part of a team that contributes to a mission that truly matters.

Location:
Remote/Hybrid (Preferably based in the Washington, DC area)

Employment Type:
Full-Time, Salary Exempt

About Us:
LUKE is a trusted leader in healthcare staffing for the U.S. Government. With a track record of success, LUKE has placed healthcare and caregiving professionals in over 200 job categories to date, including "hard-to-find" positions. Founded in 1996 as Dependable Health Services with a mission of care, the company came together in 2022 with Luke & Associates, a proud provider of healthcare to military personnel and their families. They continue to evolve and today operate under the LUKE name, most recently acquiring Coastal Clinical and Management Services (CCMS), leveraging their combined strengths as third-party providers in recruiting, training, credentialing, and managing medical professionals, caregivers, and other service professionals. We are committed to excellence in everything we do and are looking for a dedicated Vice President of Department of Defense (DoD) Programs to join our team and lead our efforts in managing large-scale government contracts.

Job Summary:
The Vice President of DoD Programs will be responsible for understanding DoD operations, procurement processes, and managing large-scale government contracts.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum of 15 years of experience in DoD program management or federal acquisition/contract management, with at least 10 years in a leadership role. Defense Health Agency (DHA) experience required.
  • Certification: U.S. Government Program Management Level 1, Contracting Officer, or Contracting Officer’s Representative.
  • Extensive knowledge of DoD procurement processes, regulations, and requirements.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing large, complex DoD contracts.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to develop and execute strategic plans.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
  • Experience with specific DoD programs or systems.
  • Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or DAWIA (Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act) certification.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Core Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement strategic plans to grow and manage the company's DoD programs.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the DoD sector.
  • Provide visionary leadership to ensure the company's objectives align with DoD requirements and priorities.
  • Oversee the execution of all DoD contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and government regulations.
  • Manage program budgets, schedules, and performance metrics to meet or exceed client expectations.
  • Lead program reviews and provide regular updates to senior management on program status and performance.
  • Foster and maintain relationships with key DoD stakeholders, including military personnel, government officials, and industry partners.
  • Lead proposal development efforts, including strategy, pricing, and negotiation of DoD contracts.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and competitive landscape to identify emerging opportunities and threats.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing team of program managers, project leads, and support staff.
  • Promote a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
  • Ensure professional development and training opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and capabilities.
  • Ensure all DoD programs adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with program execution and delivery.
  • Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure program integrity and compliance.
Core Values We Seek:
  • Compassion: Demonstrates empathy and concern for others.
  • Humility: Displays a modest and respectful attitude.
  • Growth Mindset: Embraces challenges and continuous learning.
  • Integrity: Upholds strong ethical standards and honesty.
  • Accountability: Takes responsibility for actions and outcomes.
  • High Performance: Committed to excellence.

Luke & Associates Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration from employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

#IND1
Apply: Vice President of Department of Defense Programs - Remote Position
* Required fields
First name*
Last name*
Email address*
Location
Phone number*
Resume*

Attach resume or Paste resume

Attach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB) or paste resume

Paste your resume here or attach resume file

The following questions are entirely optional.
To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more.
Gender
Race/Ethnicity
Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran
  • A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
    • a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
    • a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
  • A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
  • An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
  • An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
Veteran status
I IDENTIFY AS ONE OR MORE OF THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF PROTECTED VETERAN LISTED ABOVE
I AM NOT A PROTECTED VETERAN
I DON’T WISH TO ANSWER
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305
OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026
Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
  • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
  • Blind or low vision
  • Cancer (past or present)
  • Cardiovascular or heart disease
  • Celiac disease
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
  • Diabetes
  • Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
  • Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
  • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
  • Intellectual or developmental disability
  • Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
  • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
  • Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
  • Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
  • Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
  • Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
  • Short stature (dwarfism)
  • Traumatic brain injury
Please check one of the boxes below:
YES, I HAVE A DISABILITY, OR HAVE HAD ONE IN THE PAST
NO, I DO NOT HAVE A DISABILITY AND HAVE NOT HAD ONE IN THE PAST
I DO NOT WANT TO ANSWER

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.

Name Date
Human Check*