Senior Program Analyst

Aptive Resources

Senior Program Analyst supporting Department of Veterans Affairs research operations. Providing program coordination, operational analysis, and performance tracking for health systems research projects.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prescreen, review, and facilitate processing of project modification requests, budget requests, and project initiation materials related to implementation science work and/or peer review research initiatives.
Coordinate and execute program workflows related to project, budget, and peer review processes, ensuring alignment with established guidelines and timelines.
Collect, validate, analyze, and synthesize data from field activities to support reporting, performance tracking, and dissemination to stakeholders.
Maintain and update personnel and project tracking spreadsheets to support application and peer review processes.
Coordinate and support application and peer review processes, including tracking submissions, ensuring completeness, and facilitating communication across stakeholders.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead or support development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs), job aids, and training materials.
Prepare program-level reports, summaries, and analyses related to project activities, budget-related workflows, and program operations.
Support automation and streamlining of workflows using tools such as Excel, SharePoint, or other systems to improve efficiency and consistency of program operations.
Coordinate with program leadership and stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate processing of requests and deliverables.
Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues, ensure data accuracy, and support program objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, health administration, public health, research, finance, or a related field.
8+ years of experience supporting program management or program analysis in a complex organization.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage tasks, prioritize workstreams, and contribute to program-level operations with minimal oversight.
Demonstrated experience with data validation, analysis, and maintaining structured tracking tools (e.g., Excel, SharePoint).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Microsoft Excel (e.g., data management, formulas), Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing assigned tasks and deadlines.
Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

data validationdata analysisprogram managementprogram analysisbudget managementreport preparationprocess improvementworkflow automationtracking toolsperformance tracking

Soft Skills

attention to detailtask managementprioritizationcommunication skillsindependent workproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementorganizational skillstime managementcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degreepublic trust clearance