Task Order Project Lead, Program Manager

Aptive Resources

Task Order Project Lead overseeing complex federal healthcare initiatives for Veterans Affairs. Driving program performance and facilitating senior leadership engagement in healthcare transformation.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive program management expertise within integrated health care systems, with a strong focus on strategic oversight, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with federal contracting requirements. Proficient in developing program management artifacts and leading cross-functional teams to achieve operational transformation goals.

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Program ManagementProject Management Professional (PMP) CertificationIntegrated Health Care SystemsStakeholder EngagementFederal Contracting Requirements

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Hard Skills

Program PlanningProgram ExecutionRisk ManagementPerformance Metrics MonitoringData-Driven Decision-MakingProgram Status ReportingLessons-Learned ReviewsIntegrated Master Schedules (IMS)Project ChartersStakeholder Engagement Plans

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationStrategic ThinkingProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)PgMPPMI-ACPDAWIA PM Level III

Industry Keywords

VHAFederal Health Care OrganizationsPublic Trust ClearanceVA Information SecurityHealth Care Administration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the Task Order Project Lead (TOPL), providing day-to-day oversight and strategic direction for all program activities under TOPR-0034, ensuring deliverables are completed on scope, on schedule, and within budget.
Plan, initiate, manage, execute, and close out programs in support of VHA's integrated health care system, applying structured program management methodologies aligned with PMI standards and federal contracting requirements.
Engage directly and regularly with VA and VHA senior leadership to provide program status updates, present risks and mitigation strategies, and facilitate data-driven decision-making to advance DEAN mission objectives.
Develop and maintain comprehensive program management artifacts including project charters, integrated master schedules (IMS), risk registers, stakeholder engagement plans, and program status reports in accordance with VA documentation standards.
Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with internal workstreams, VA program offices, and partner contractors to align efforts, resolve dependencies, and drive initiative transformation goals across organizational boundaries.
Monitor program performance metrics, conduct lessons-learned reviews, and continuously improve program execution processes to support VHA's operational standards and the broader DEAN mission for digital and operational transformation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10 years of experience (with a Master's Degree) in planning, initiating, managing, executing, and closing programs within an integrated health care system or large-scale federal environment — OR — 4 years of demonstrated experience (with a BA/BS Degree) successfully managing a large-scale program, including at least 4 years supporting a large corporation, government agency, or health care organization.
Master's Degree (preferred/primary path) in a relevant field such as Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related discipline; OR a BA/BS Degree with commensurate experience as outlined above.
Minimum of 6 years (Master's path) or 4 years (BA/BS path) of direct experience supporting a large corporation or government agency, with preference given to candidates with demonstrated experience supporting federal health care organizations such as VHA, DoD, or equivalent.
Ability to obtain and maintain a VA Position of Public Trust clearance (Tier 2 / MBI) and comply with all VA information security, privacy, and system access requirements including VA PIV credentialing and relevant onboarding standards.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship; this position is subject to federal contractor employment eligibility verification (E-Verify).
Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or comparable quality-equivalent certification (e.g., PgMP, PMI-ACP, DAWIA PM Level III) is required at time of hire.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options