Desk Officer

Seneca Holdings•San Diego, CA

8d•$112,000 - $116,000•Onsite

About The Position

Western Door Federal is seeking a Desk Officer to support the Department of Defense (DoD) HIV/AIDS Prevention Program (DHAPP) in San Diego, CA. The DHAPP is a global program focused on strengthening HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and related capabilities in partner countries through military-to-military partnerships. The Desk Officer will act as the primary headquarters liaison for assigned country portfolios, coordinating operational, programmatic, and strategic support between DHAPP headquarters, country teams, partner militaries, implementing partners, and other stakeholders. This role reports directly to the Branch Chief and/or Deputy Branch Chief and collaborates closely with various technical and support teams within DHAPP.

Requirements

Master's degree in Public Health, International Health, Health Sciences, Public Administration, Epidemiology, Global Health, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience supporting international public health, global health, HIV programs, program management, or related fields.
Knowledge of HIV prevention, care, treatment, laboratory systems, strategic information, monitoring and evaluation, or related public health disciplines.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with domestic and international stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and virtual collaboration platforms.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain the required Public Trust Clearance.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time.
Ability to work effectively across cultures, time zones, and multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

Master of Public Health (MPH).
Experience supporting military health programs or U.S. Government-funded international health programs is preferred.
Experience working with partner militaries, Ministries of Defense, U.S. Government agencies, or implementing partners.
Experience supporting HIV/AIDS, global health, or military health programs.
Experience with strategic planning, program management, monitoring and evaluation, or grant oversight.
Foreign language proficiency is desirable.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary headquarters point of contact for assigned country portfolios.
Monitor country program implementation, performance, milestones, and deliverables.
Support development and execution of country strategies, implementation plans, and annual work plans.
Coordinate routine communication among DHAPP headquarters, partner militaries, implementing partners, U.S. Embassies, and internal stakeholders.
Identify programmatic risks and coordinate appropriate mitigation strategies.
Maintain situational awareness of country-level developments that may affect program implementation.
Support development and review of country strategies, operational guidance, implementation plans, and other planning documents.
Assist with annual planning, budgeting, target setting, and program prioritization activities.
Coordinate responses to leadership taskers, information requests, and action items.
Support implementation of DHAPP strategic priorities and branch initiatives.
Coordinate with partner Ministries of Defense, U.S. Embassies, implementing partners, and DHAPP headquarters staff.
Foster collaboration across DHAPP branches to ensure integrated program support.
Participate in meetings, technical discussions, working groups, and country reviews.
Represent DHAPP during internal and external engagements as appropriate.
Review country reports, quarterly reviews, and program updates.
Monitor progress toward program goals and performance objectives.
Coordinate technical assistance requirements with Technical Programs, Strategic Information, Epidemiology, and Operations.
Track action items and ensure timely follow-up on country-specific issues.
Conduct Temporary Duty (TDY) travel in support of program implementation, stakeholder engagement, assessments, site visits, and strategic planning activities.
Participate in country reviews, partner engagements, and field monitoring activities.
Provide operational and programmatic support during TDYs, as required.
Participate in DHAPP all-hands meetings, branch meetings, and cross-functional working groups.
Contribute to special projects, strategic initiatives, and continuous process improvement efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned.