Job Description:
• Serve as the primary liaison between Blue Water Thinking and VHA stakeholders for all contract-related communications and performance matters.
• Manage a large-scale program encompassing multiple projects with complex lifecycle budgets and deliverables.
• Plan, initiate, execute, monitor, and close out programs aligned with the VA’s mission and strategic goals.
• Coordinate SME support and ensure timely delivery of project milestones and contractual obligations.
• Oversee risk management, resource allocation, and quality assurance across all project components.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and maintain alignment between technical teams, subject matter experts, and VA leadership.
• Track performance metrics and provide regular status updates, reports, and briefings to VHA leadership.
• Ensure compliance with federal healthcare regulations and contract requirements.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience managing programs or projects within a large corporation or government agency.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-project programs with significant budgets and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong understanding of program lifecycle management, including planning, execution, and closeout.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or equivalent.
• MS Office suite skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, etc.)
Benefits:
• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Paid time off
• Federal holidays
• Matching 401(k) plan