Project Manager – CBOC Consultant

Aptive Resources

Project Manager leading VA CBOC clinic stand-up, transition-in, and operational activation. Supporting Veterans Health Administration facilities through Arrow ARC’s healthcare staffing and program services.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in healthcare operations and project management, with a focus on clinic stand-up and transition-in processes. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while achieving operational readiness.

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Healthcare Operations ManagementClinic Stand-Up LeadershipVA Healthcare Operations KnowledgeExecutive-Level CommunicationProject Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementTransition ManagementStaffing OnboardingCredentialingPrivilegingPerformance MonitoringRisk MitigationOperational ReadinessLean MethodologyAgile Methodology

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunicationStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Integrated Master SchedulesPerformance DashboardsReadiness ChecklistsSOPs

Industry Keywords

CBOC OperationsPrimary Care Delivery ModelsJoint Commission StandardsHealthcare AccreditationMedical LogisticsEmergency Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as overall stand-up and transition-in lead, accountable for achieving full clinic operational readiness within required timelines
Lead development and execution of transition-in and mobilization plans, including detailed work breakdown structures, integrated master schedules, and readiness milestones
Coordinate clinic activation activities, including staffing onboarding, credentialing and privileging, space readiness, equipment procurement, and IT connectivity
Provide subject matter expertise in primary care and CBOC operations, ensuring proper implementation of PACT staffing models, patient flow, and care team workflows at go-live
Direct cross-functional stand-up teams across clinical, HR, recruiting, facilities, logistics, IT, and compliance functions
Ensure clinic readiness for VA inspections, Joint Commission surveys, and regulatory reviews, addressing pre-opening requirements and mitigating deficiencies
Act as the primary interface with VA leadership during transition-in, readiness reviews, and early operations, providing status reporting and issue resolution
Oversee early-phase operations stabilization, including patient-volume ramp-up, staffing adjustments, and performance monitoring
Establish governance and control mechanisms, including risk and issue tracking, readiness checklists, SOPs, and performance dashboards
Identify and proactively mitigate stand-up risks involving staffing delays, facility constraints, equipment readiness, and regulatory compliance gaps

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field preferred
Ten (10) or more years of experience in healthcare operations and program or project management
Demonstrated experience leading clinic stand-up, transition-in, or mobilization for ambulatory care, primary care, or CBOC-like healthcare environments
Proven ability to deliver operational healthcare facilities from award to go-live under aggressive timelines
Experience with staffing onboarding, credentialing, privileging, and workforce ramp-up in regulated healthcare settings
Strong working knowledge of VA healthcare operations, primary care delivery models, and accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission)
Experience managing multi-million-dollar healthcare operations or contracts
Executive-level communication skills with experience briefing government stakeholders during transition and readiness phases
Prior experience serving as Program Manager, Deputy PM, or Operations Lead for VA CBOC or similar federal healthcare clinic stand-ups preferred
Experience supporting multiple simultaneous clinic activations or geographically dispersed sites preferred
Background in medical logistics, facility operations, emergency management, or military healthcare systems preferred
Lean, Agile, or structured transition management experience applied to healthcare mobilization preferred

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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