Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking an Innovation Lead who will provide professional, analytic, and scientific assistance pertaining to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Partnerships and Innovations Directorate (DPAA PI) innovation-related activities.

The DPAA is the US Department of Defense Agency responsible for the recovery and identification of fallen US service members from WWII to the gulf war. Its mission is to provide the fullest possible accounting of missing personnel to their families and the nation. To accomplish this, the DPAA sends out organic and partner investigation and recovery missions worldwide, and recovered material is analyzed in the state-of-the-art DPAA laboratory. DPAA expands its recovery and identification capacity and capabilities through various innovation initiatives, and partners with research and academic institutes to address research requirements.

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.

• Assist and advise DPAA’s Partnerships and Innovation (PI) Directorate’s leadership by establishing, monitoring, and coordinating the activities of a directorate sub-team.
• Work directly with counterparts in other PI programs and PI leadership to formulate informed annual plans for innovation-related initiatives and activities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on DPAA’s innovation programing and processes, assisting and enabling the involvement of personnel across the Agency.
• Draw upon subject matter expertise to assist with the consideration, planning, implementation, and assessment of innovation studies that contribute to Agency’s mission.
• Educate and mentor other team members on program and process requirements for successful performance of duties, ensuring thorough coordination and integration of innovation programming across the personnel accounting enterprise.
• Demonstrated expertise and knowledge of Agency specific scientific and research-related protocols and procedures that ensure compliance with all Agency requirements for reporting and coordination of all plans and results through all appropriate channels.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assigned Lead: May recommend the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, and starting salaries; provide input on employee performance evaluations.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Forensic Science, or related field is required. Master's Degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 9-10 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience managing projects from start to finish.
• Ability to communicate clearly, work well with others, identify and resolve problems, and deliver results within a team.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate activities to meet deadlines.
• Comprehensive knowledge of DPAA research, investigation, and laboratory requirements. Knowledge of DPAA mission planning, execution, oversight, and logistical support. Knowledge of innovation frameworks, practices, and tools and demonstrated experience with harnessing programmatic innovation to stimulate positive organizational growth.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Must use interpersonal skills to work as a team toward achieving the organization's goals. Must use problem-solving skills to think creatively in solving problems as each situation is likely to present unique challenges.
• Must have analytical skills to interpret a wide range of information and use their findings to suggest improvements. Must have skills to communicate clearly and precisely in both writing and speaking.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check. 

Physical Capabilities 

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Some HJF employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination or an approved religious or medical accommodation will be required.

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.

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.