Project Manager,

Aptive

17h

About The Position

Aptive seeks an experienced Project Manager to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in executing the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Restructure for Impact and Sustainability Effort (RISE). This role supports enterprise-wide transformation initiatives focused on improving organizational alignment, operational efficiency, and delivery of high-quality care to Veterans. The Project Manager works closely with stakeholders across VHA, including program leadership and subject matter experts, to ensure project initiatives are executed consistently and in accordance with VA standards and enterprise objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field
4+ years of experience in federal project management
Experience supporting program management, reporting, and governance processes
Strong analytical and communication skills
Legal Authorization to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or Veterans Health Administration (VHA) initiatives
Familiarity with federal healthcare environments and transformation programs
Experience supporting contract financial tracking and reporting
Certification such as PMP, CPA, or similar relevant credential

Responsibilities

Developing and maintaining detailed project plans, schedules, and tracking mechanisms to ensure timely delivery deliverables.
Managing milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues
Facilitating working sessions and stakeholder meetings
Producing project artifacts such as dashboards, status reports, and executive briefings.
Supports functional assessments of current project structures
Analyzes workflows and capability gaps
Recommends process improvements to enhance efficiency and clarity in roles and responsibilities.
Collaborates with program analysts, technical writers, and SMEs to ensure coordinated execution of project initiatives and effective communication across stakeholders.
Monitoring project performance
Supporting risk mitigation strategies
Maintaining documentation and version control
Providing leadership with timely updates on progress, risks, and outcomes.