Serve as the primary point of contact for senior VA stakeholders, ensuring trust, transparency, and consistent delivery across all program activities.
Lead and manage large, complex programs supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs, including multiple workstreams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
Navigate high-stress, high-profile environments with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
Proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies; develop and execute mitigation strategies with minimal disruption to operations.
Oversee subcontractor performance and foster strong working relationships to ensure delivery against schedule, quality, and compliance requirements.
Drive program execution across scope, schedule, budget, and quality, ensuring adherence to contractual, regulatory, and cybersecurity requirements.
Prepare and deliver polished briefings, reports, and executive-level communications for VA leadership.
Lead cross-functional teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and a solutions-oriented culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, plus 12+ years of work experience.
5+ years of program or project management experience supporting federal government clients.
Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Demonstrated success managing high-visibility, high-pressure programs with senior government stakeholders.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to engage confidently with executives and government officials.
Proven ability to manage and resolve conflict with subcontractors and stakeholders in a professional, effective manner.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions quickly and calmly.
Deep understanding of federal contracting environments, governance, and compliance.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Corporate Discounts
Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
Referral Bonus Program
Internal Mobility Program
Pet Insurance
Flexible Work Environment

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementproject managementrisk managementmitigation strategiescontractual complianceregulatory compliancecybersecurity requirementsbudget managementschedule managementquality assurance

Soft Skills

communication skillsleadershipproblem-solvingconflict resolutionprofessionalismdiscretionsound judgmentcollaborationaccountabilitysolutions-oriented mindset