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The MITRE Corporation Occupational Health Sr Manager in McLean, Virginia
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The Occupational Health Sr. Manager will play a key role in the enhancement of the culture of well being at MITRE. The role is responsible for the development and management of an employee Occupational Health program that serves more than 8,500 MITRE employees. Specific responsibilities include managing the delivery of the health management process and support groups. The incumbent must be familiar with strategies for promoting a Occupational Health program, including establishing relationships with leaders and Associates and leveraging those relationships to promote interest in the program, effectively utilizing Occupational Health incentives, coordinating Occupational Health events, preparing and presenting reports on Occupational Health activities, and conducting presentations to various employee groups. The Occupational Health Sr. Manager will work to develop and execute the Occupational Health programs. The position is a member of a multi-disciplinary team and interacts with other departments and staff members, including Employee Health, to build relationships while performing with a cross functional mindset. He/she is also responsible for daily operations, development of annual goals and budget, and managing vendors, partnerships, and contractors. The position engages leaders to participate and support the health programs. Competencies:
Possesses strong expertise in developing a Occupational Health programs
Has a history of success in actively engaging employees in Occupational Health programs and initiatives
Stays abreast of trends in the areas of emotional, mental, physical, financial, spiritual, and social Occupational Health of employees
Represents MITRE in the health and Occupational Health community by presenting and attending professional meetings, conferences, participating in bench marking efforts
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility through effective budget management
Cultivates a working knowledge of MITRE health benefits and promotes integration with health and Occupational Health programs
Managing staffing schedule for on-site clinics in MITRE’s two primary locations in Massachusetts and Virginia
Managing the coordination and reporting of Workman’s’ Compensation claims
Management and communication of MITRE’s executive physical benefit offerings
Provide expertise within MITRE’s in-house absence management group to adjudicate claims and appropriateness
Perform and maintain OSHA reporting
Integrate with MITRE’s employee resource groups, discern and deliver programs to add value to MITRE’s multigenerational workforce
Work directly with MITRE’s benefit teams to ensure alignment on programs and communications
Align with MITRE’s other on-site benefits such as fitness centers, physical therapists, chiropractors and EAP to ensure cohesive programming and communication
Keep MITRE’s Business Partners abreast of key areas of concern, as applicable
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree, RN required
Certified Occupational Health Nurse preferred
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in managing Occupational Health programs and initiatives with proven results in engaging employees in Occupational Health programs
Certification in nutrition, physical fitness/Occupational Health or other aspects of Occupational Health desired
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