Program Associate

Aptive

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About The Position

Aptive Resources is seeking an experienced Program Associate to provide full
-time project management support on a national cancer registry effort supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In this role, the Associate will support the planning, coordination, and execution of a large-scale effort providing Oncology Data Specialist–Credentialed (ODS-C) support to address VA’s backlog of oncology cases.

Requirements

• 3+ years of project management experience for complex initiatives, preferably in support of federal or private health
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., public health, health sciences, business administration, project management, or a related discipline).
• Demonstrated ability to support large, cross-functional teams, including communications professionals, technical staff, and subcontractors, while maintaining clear, effective written and verbal communication with federal stakeholders.
• Familiarity with VA systems, policies, and directives

Nice To Haves

• ODS-C credential through the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA)
• Familiarity with VA’s data oncology abstracting software
• Lean Six Sigma (Yellow or Green Belt)

Responsibilities

• The Program Associate will support the Program Managers in vetting ODS-C candidates
• ensuring timely onboarding
• supporting access to VA’s EMR and abstracting software
• providing detailed monthly reports
• contributing to process improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees