Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aptive Resources is a company that partners with federal agencies to enhance service delivery and operational performance. They are seeking a Task Order Project Lead / Program Manager to oversee complex initiatives within the Veterans Health Administration, ensuring program goals are met to improve health outcomes for Veterans.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the Task Order Project Lead (TOPL), providing day-to-day oversight and strategic direction for all program activities under TOPR-0034, ensuring deliverables are completed on scope, on schedule, and within budget
- Plan, initiate, manage, execute, and close out programs in support of VHA's integrated health care system, applying structured program management methodologies aligned with PMI standards and federal contracting requirements
- Engage directly and regularly with VA and VHA senior leadership to provide program status updates, present risks and mitigation strategies, and facilitate data-driven decision-making to advance DEAN mission objectives
- Develop and maintain comprehensive program management artifacts including project charters, integrated master schedules (IMS), risk registers, stakeholder engagement plans, and program status reports in accordance with VA documentation standards
- Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with internal workstreams, VA program offices, and partner contractors to align efforts, resolve dependencies, and drive initiative transformation goals across organizational boundaries
- Monitor program performance metrics, conduct lessons-learned reviews, and continuously improve program execution processes to support VHA's operational standards and the broader DEAN mission for digital and operational transformation
Skills
- Minimum of 10 years of experience (with a Master's Degree) in planning, initiating, managing, executing, and closing programs within an integrated health care system or large-scale federal environment — OR — 4 years of demonstrated experience (with a BA/BS Degree) successfully managing a large-scale program, including at least 4 years supporting a large corporation, government agency, or health care organization
- Master's Degree (preferred/primary path) in a relevant field such as Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related discipline; OR a BA/BS Degree with commensurate experience as outlined above
- Minimum of 6 years (Master's path) or 4 years (BA/BS path) of direct experience supporting a large corporation or government agency, with preference given to candidates with demonstrated experience supporting federal health care organizations such as VHA, DoD, or equivalent
- Ability to obtain and maintain a VA Position of Public Trust clearance (Tier 2 / MBI) and comply with all VA information security, privacy, and system access requirements including VA PIV credentialing and relevant onboarding standards
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship; this position is subject to federal contractor employment eligibility verification (E-Verify)
- Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or comparable quality-equivalent certification (e.g., PgMP, PMI-ACP, DAWIA PM Level III) is required at time of hire
- Familiarity with the standard operations, organizational structure, and mission of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), including knowledge of the DEAN (Digital Experience and Artificially iNtelligent) office's mission and functions
- Demonstrated track record of successful, sustained engagement with C-suite or Senior Executive Service (SES)-level leadership within a federal agency or large health care organization
- Experience managing initiative transformation or organizational change management (OCM) programs within a federal health care or integrated delivery system context
- Familiarity with VA program management frameworks, including VA Directive 6102, VA acquisition regulations (VAAR), and federal contracting oversight norms under FAR/DFARS
- Proficiency with program management and collaboration tools commonly used in federal environments, such as MS Project, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, or equivalent enterprise platforms
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