Senior Program Review Specialist

Aptive Resources

Senior Program Review Specialist evaluating federal health applications for Aptive, a federal consulting firm. Developing defensible recommendations, reviewer guidance, and quality controls for government programs.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting thorough reviews of applications and documentation, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations while maintaining high standards of accuracy and detail. Proficient in developing review tools and communicating findings effectively to diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Eligibility ReviewPolicy InterpretationDocumentation AssessmentAttention to DetailStrong Writing Skills

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Hard Skills

Technical ReviewCompliance ReviewEvidence AssessmentDefensible RecommendationsReview Checklist DevelopmentStandard Operating ProceduresRoot-Cause AnalysisLean MethodsReviewer CalibrationCase File Evaluation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Document RepositoryTracking SystemDecision TreesEvidence MatricesJob Aids

Industry Keywords

Public PolicyHealthcare AdministrationComplianceVeterans ProgramsNonprofit OrganizationsCommunity PartnershipsCredentialingApplication Review ProcessesFederal Health AgenciesPublic Benefits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end reviews of applications, submissions, or case files using approved policies, procedures, templates, and evaluation criteria
Assess eligibility, program alignment, documentation completeness, internal consistency, and credibility of supporting evidence
Prepare review records documenting evidence considered, findings, unresolved issues, and recommendation rationale
Develop and maintain standardized review checklists, decision trees, evidence matrices, and reviewer job aids
Identify missing, unclear, or inconsistent information and coordinate clarification requests through applicant communications
Ensure conclusions are traceable to governing requirements and distinguish factual findings from professional judgment or recommendations
Conduct secondary reviews of complex, sensitive, or borderline cases and elevate interpretive questions
Lead reviewer calibration sessions to improve consistency, reduce rework, and document guidance or precedents
Analyze recurring deficiencies and recommend updates to intake instructions, templates, SOPs, and quality controls
Protect applicant information and maintain accurate records in the designated document repository and tracking system

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, healthcare administration, business administration, social sciences, law, compliance, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience performing technical, eligibility, compliance, policy, or documentation reviews
Ability to interpret statutes, regulations, policies, or program requirements and apply them consistently to individual cases
Experience assessing evidence, documenting findings, and developing defensible written recommendations
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and unsupported claims
Strong writing skills and ability to communicate review findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to manage a steady volume of assignments while meeting turnaround and quality expectations
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
Desired: Experience supporting VA, federal health agencies, Veterans’ programs, healthcare navigation, public benefits, or community partnerships
Desired: Experience reviewing nonprofit, volunteer, community-based, healthcare, or public-service organizations
Desired: Experience with credentialing, certification, eligibility, licensing, grants, claims, or formal application-review processes
Desired: Experience developing review rubrics, checklists, standard work, or knowledge-management resources
Desired: Familiarity with Lean methods, reviewer calibration, and root-cause analysis

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply
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