Project Manager, Veterans Affairs
About The Position
DRT Strategies delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to large federal agencies, state and local government and commercial clients in health care, technology, and financial services industries. The three letters of our name, DRT, stand for Driving Resolution Together, which is the core philosophy on which the company was founded. That is, we collaborate with our clients to solve their most pressing challenges - together. We are problem solvers dedicated to your success, combining Fortune 500 experience with small business responsiveness. We have established a reputation with our clients as a forward-thinking consulting firm with demonstrated success in implementing solutions that lead to meaningful results. Our world-class consultants unite people to work collaboratively to achieve project goals and make vision a reality.
Requirements
- 5+ years of project management experience leading multi-disciplinary teams (clinical, laboratory, IT, analytical, and/or communications staff) on technical projects.
- Demonstrated experience developing and managing project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation across multiple project phases.
- Experience establishing work plans and staffing plans, assigning duties and scope of authority to project personnel, and recruiting/assigning project staff.
- Experience producing recurring written deliverables (e.g., monthly progress reports, project plans, staffing plans) for a client or executive stakeholder.
- Experience coordinating with government regulatory or other government agencies and managing inter-/intra-departmental dependencies.
- Prior project/program management on a VA or VHA contract; especially supporting PHSR, the PHRL, QSV, or work at VAPAHCS.
- Experience managing public health, epidemiologic investigation, outbreak response, or patient lookback/notification projects.
- Familiarity with VA deliverable, invoicing, and reporting expectations and with managing geographically distributed teams across multiple medical facilities.
- Prior experience on a federal services contract (FFP) with formal CDRL/deliverable schedules.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., public health, health administration, business, life sciences, or related).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Public Trust clearance.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).
Nice To Haves
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification strongly preferred.
- Master's degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the people, plans, and timelines behind high-stakes public health investigations supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Serve as the operational backbone of a multi-disciplinary team; scientists, analysts, IT staff, and communicators; keeping complex, fast-moving projects on schedule, on budget, and aligned with federal stakeholders.
- Bring order to ambiguity and use project management skills to serve a mission that protects Veterans' health.
- Manage multi-disciplinary teams (clinical, laboratory, IT, analytical, and/or communications staff) on technical projects.
- Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation across multiple project phases.
- Establish work plans and staffing plans, assign duties and scope of authority to project personnel, and recruit/assign project staff.
- Produce recurring written deliverables (e.g., monthly progress reports, project plans, staffing plans) for a client or executive stakeholder.
- Coordinate with government regulatory or other government agencies and manage inter-/intra-departmental dependencies.
Benefits
- Salary commensurate with experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
