Health Advisor III - NIDHC

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is seeking a Health Advisor III - NIDHC to advise, implement, and execute activities in support of operationally-focused knowledge management (KM) at the National Institute for Defense Health Cooperation (NIDHC). This part-time position will advise on KM strategy and activities across NIDHC's Planning and Partnership (P&P) Directorate with key stakeholders, and contribute to the generation and development of deliverables and organizational knowledge assets. The Health Advisor III will also conduct highly technical data management tasks in furtherance of specific KM projects and deliverables.

This is a part-time / intermittent position

The Health Advisor will work closely with NIDHC P&P directorate leadership and staff and will report to the P&P Program Manager. This role requires strong writing and data analysis skills, excellent organizational abilities, and comfort managing multiple workflows simultaneously in a dynamic environment.

The National Institute for Defense Health Cooperation (NIDHC) was established in 2025 by combining three defense entities: the National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health (NCDMPH), the Center for Global Health Engagement (CGHE), and the Defense Institute for Medical Operations (DIMO). Its mission is to support military and civilian health operational readiness in crisis and conflict through training and education, planning and partnership, and research and analysis. Based at the Uniformed Services University, NIDHC is a federal organization and academic center that supports the DoD and the federal interagency.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Advises NIDHC leadership on design and implementation of operational KM strategy and activities.
• Coordinates with Combatant Commands and other external stakeholders to strengthen relationships to enable DoW operational medicine data sharing.
• Reviewing and developing knowledge products, publications, and reports for external stakeholders.
• Conducts technical review and data management activities on multiple KM platforms; to include health and medical metadata tagging and data analysis.
• Coordinates with Combatant Commands and other external stakeholders to strength relationships to enable DoW health facility data sharing and analysis
• Directorate Advising & Support
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement and coordination on NIDHC efforts as related to P&P projects and activities.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for the role.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required, master's degree or doctoral degree preferred.
• More than 10 years of relevant experience in global health, defense analysis, security studies, knowledge management, or related fields.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical skills to interpret a wide range of information and using that information to suggest recommendations or improvements.
• Knowledge of technical data management.
• Knowledge of DoW information systems platforms.
• Knowledge of the Military Health System.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines of projects.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of and experience with KM principles, systems design, and information architecture.
• Proven ability to assist and contribute in technical writing.
• Familiarity with or curiosity about GenAI tools and prompt engineering for process automation and efficiency.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines and manage stakeholder engagements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to act as a cross-functional liaison.
• Well-developed skills in planning, prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team.
• Ability to interpret a wide range of information and use their findings to suggest improvements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work as a team toward achieving goals.
• Well-developed listening and problem-solving skills to understand the issues and propose appropriate solutions.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, as needed, potentially austere and/or low-resource areas.
• May require U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a T3/Secret security clearance.
• Experience with global health engagement preferred.

Work Environment

• This position is fully remote.

Compensation

• The hourly pay range for this position is $50.87 - $76.92. Actual hourly pay will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.