Executive Program Manager (Publications & Admin) RYWY645X

Executive Secretariat Program Manager - Publications and Issuances Contract Period: Dec 2026 - Nov 2027 On-site only in Bethesda, MD Know your way around federal policies, executive correspondence, and military administrative operations? Publications & Policy Administration for an exciting contract opportunity supporting one of the nation's leading military medical centers. If you have a passion for operational architecture, a flawless eye for detail, and experience in a structured military healthcare environment, this desk is waiting for you.

You will lead the Executive Secretariat's Publications & Issuances Program, serving as the central authority for publications and issuances, managing the lifecycle of policies, administrative instructions, procedural documents, correspondence, records, forms, and associated executive-secretariat processes.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Public Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years executive-level administrative and management support experience within a federal-government or military environment, preferably supporting senior executives Demonstrated experience managing official correspondence and task-tracking systems for a senior-level office Experience interacting with senior officials such as SES, Flag Officers, GS-15 personnel, industry executives, and their staffs Extensive knowledge of military command structure, missions, and organizational relationships within the Department of Defense In-depth knowledge of government-administration regulations and policies, including DoD/DHA correspondence and records-management requirements Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Ability to become proficient within 30 days in the government-provided correspondence-tracking database and Executive Secretariat SharePoint portal Mastery of English grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and executive-level drafting/editing Experience within DoD, DHA, or Military Treatment Facility environments is preferred

Manage and execute the Publications and Issuances Program within the Executive Secretariat Ensure compliance with DoD, DHA, and command guidance and review publications for format, structure, clarity, and enforceability Coordinate staffing and required legal, safety, clinical, administrative, and stakeholder reviews; Maintain the publications repository, version control, accessibility, archiving, and cancellation of obsolete/superseded materials Develop templates, formatting standards, and guidance and provide training/direct support to directorates Maintain centralized publication/issuance tracking and provide status updates, metrics, and trend analysis Provide backup operational support across correspondence management, records management, and forms management during absences or surge operations

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of executive-level administrative and management support experience within a federal government or military environment, along with strong knowledge of military command structures, government correspondence procedures, and records-management requirements.

This is a one-year contract opportunity working full-time hours, on-site in Bethesda, MD. There's an option for an additional two-year contract. Remote work is not available.

We receive a high volume of applications, so we're unable to respond individually. If your qualifications align, we'll reach out by phone, email, or text. Message and data rates may apply.

We consider all applicants without regard to protected characteristics and are committed to a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion fuel creative excellence.