Full-Time

Medical Policy and Planning Support Specialist

Updated on 9/3/2026

CICONIX

CICONIX

11-50 employees

Integrated consulting and biomedical research support

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Tampa, FL, USA

In Person

US Citizenship Required

Bachelor's

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Health Policy or a related field is required.
  • A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in medical planning and health surveillance is required, including at least five years of experience in military or operational medicine.
  • Senior-level advisory experience must include clinical knowledge and practical experience applying medicine within military readiness, operational planning, and global health engagement contexts.
  • U.S. citizenship and a successful background investigation are required.
  • The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
  • The candidate must comply with government vaccination requirements reflected in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
Responsibilities
  • Provide subject matter expertise to the MARCENT Force Surgeon on medical policies issued by CENTCOM, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, and Defense Health Agency.
  • Assist in coordinating medical communications between MARCENT and the CENTCOM Surgeon Group.
  • Support the integration of biosurveillance, preventive medicine, and force health protection policies across MARCENT activities.
  • Provide subject matter input to G-4 planners and participate in planning meetings and conferences, including support to Annex Q medical planning.
  • Attend CENTCOM Surgeon Group planning meetings and conferences as schedule permits.
  • Coordinate communication with the CENTCOM Surgeon Group concerning biosurveillance, preventive medicine, and force health protection matters affecting U.S. MARCENT forces within the CENTCOM area of responsibility.
  • Provide and refine CENTCOM Medical Operational Deployment guidance as requested through the CENTCOM Surgeon Group office, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, and Defense Health Headquarters.
  • Provide and refine pharmaceutical and therapeutics guidance as requested by the CENTCOM Surgeon Group office concerning medical care and logistics in the CENTCOM area of responsibility.
  • Support the Armed Forces Blood Program and the U.S. MARCENT Force Surgeon on allocation, utilization, and distribution of U.S. blood products and policy coordination concerning non-U.S. blood product utilization.
  • Coordinate updates to the U.S. MARCENT Force Surgeon concerning Global Health Engagement Policy and Operations, Activities and Investments utilization with U.S. MARCENT G4 Plans, Operations and Medical Intelligence and the CENTCOM Surgeon Group.
  • Evaluate U.S. medical intelligence data concerning overseas medical facilities used by U.S. MARCENT forces with G4 Plans, Operations and Medical Intelligence planners and the CENTCOM Surgeon Group for medical plan development.
  • Coordinate dissemination of information for routine, exercise, and contingency operations concerning disease and injury patterns, trends, and threats.
  • Monitor force health status and develop solutions to emerging health issues in theater.
  • Assist with coordination between MARCENT and medical policy stakeholders, including the Defense Health Agency, Headquarters Marine Corps Health Services, and Navy Medicine.
  • Provide advisory input on administrative tasks, including Purple Heart boards, medical-related readiness events, and coordination with local military treatment facilities.
  • Support tracking of medical evaluations and provide input for operational risk assessments without exercising authority over patient travel or operational assignments.

CICONIX provides an integrated suite of consulting and diagnostic support services for health and human services challenges, with a particular focus on program development and biomedical research assistance to advance healthcare for America's Warfighter community. Its offerings combine advisory services and diagnostic support to help clients design and implement programs, guide biomedical research efforts, and identify opportunities to improve operations across their business lines. The company differentiates itself through its end-to-end, integrated approach and its specialization in military healthcare needs, along with a commitment to maintaining a strong work-life balance for its employees. CICONIX aims to help clients capitalize on opportunities for enhanced operational success while delivering a supportive workplace for its staff.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Annapolis, Maryland

Founded

2012

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What believers are saying

  • CICONIX won a $4.08 million NICoE task in July 2026.
  • FY2026 already shows nine award actions and $333,292 net obligations.
  • Federal award history totals $55.2 million across 25 awards, proving repeat demand.

What critics are saying

  • CICONIX depends heavily on DoD and DHA; losing recompetes hits revenue fast.
  • The 2026 STARS III option ends July 1, 2026, forcing renewal pressure.
  • Employee reviews in 2026 cite hostile management, weak job security, and cut-and-run behavior.

What makes CICONIX unique

  • CICONIX specializes in warfighter healthcare, clinical research, and federal health support contracts.
  • It holds OASIS+, SeaPort NxG, and GSA STARS III vehicles.
  • Its integrated consulting and diagnostics model fits defense health clients' administrative needs.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Relocation Assistance