Program Manager

Aptive Resources

Program Manager leading Veteran suicide-prevention care initiatives for federal healthcare agencies. Coordinating VA stakeholders, care-management workstreams, performance reporting, and contract deliverables.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in healthcare program management, particularly within integrated health systems and federal agencies. Proficient in project management methodologies, stakeholder communication, and performance monitoring to support care management initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Healthcare Program ManagementProject Management Professional (PMP) CertificationIntegrated Health System OperationsExperience with VA Office of Suicide PreventionFamiliarity with VA Directives and VHA Handbooks

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementCare CoordinationPerformance MonitoringRisk ManagementProject PlanningData AnalysisExecutive-Level BriefingsFederal ReportingBehavioral Health Program SupportEvidence-Based Care Management Models

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationLeadershipStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

VistACPRSSPANClinical Data Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Active Government Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Department of Veterans AffairsFederal Health AgencyHealthcare Delivery SystemVA Office of Suicide PreventionVA Mental HealthFederal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)VA Background InvestigationU.S. Citizenship Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end program management activities, including planning, initiating, executing, monitoring, and closing, for care management workstreams under the VA Office of Suicide Prevention’s Elevated Risk initiative
Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison between the contractor team and VA program leadership
Facilitate communication, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with OSP strategic priorities and performance goals
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, risk registers, status reports, and performance dashboards
Coordinate cross-functional workgroups involving VA clinical staff, policy experts, and IT stakeholders
Support integration of care management protocols into the broader VA healthcare delivery system
Monitor performance against metrics and milestones, identify risks or gaps, and recommend corrective actions
Support federal reporting requirements, including briefings, white papers, Congressional reports, and other artifacts

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in healthcare program management
Demonstrated expertise in integrated health system operations, care coordination, or behavioral health program support
Master’s Degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field required
Minimum 6 years of experience supporting a large corporation or federal government agency
Direct experience working within or alongside the Department of Veterans Affairs or another federal health agency strongly preferred
Ability to obtain and maintain VA network access
Must meet all applicable VA background investigation and suitability requirements
Active government security clearance or prior federal suitability determination is a plus
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
U.S. citizenship may be required to meet VA facility access and background check standards
Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent recognized project/program management credential required at time of application
Prior experience supporting VA Office of Suicide Prevention, VA Mental Health, or a related federal behavioral health program desired
Familiarity with VA Directives, VHA Handbooks, and federal acquisition regulations (FAR) desired
Experience with VistA, CPRS, SPAN, or similar clinical data tools desired
Knowledge of evidence-based care management models for high-risk populations desired
Experience preparing executive-level briefings, program status reports, or Congressional deliverables desired

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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