VA Program Manager

Gritter Francona

VA Program Manager providing strategic leadership and oversight for complex healthcare initiatives at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Florida, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the planning, initiation, execution, monitoring, and closeout of complex healthcare programs supporting an integrated healthcare system.
Provide strategic oversight of enterprise initiatives, including Federal EHR implementation, PACT Act initiatives, access improvement efforts, OPPE, and other VHA priorities.
Manage contract performance, project schedules, deliverables, staffing, and resource allocation across multiple workstreams.
Collaborate with VA leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to establish priorities, resolve issues, and achieve targeted program outcomes.
Oversee program governance, risk management, performance reporting, and quality assurance activities.
Direct project management activities using industry best practices and established project management methodologies.
Provide oversight of data analytics, performance metrics, dashboard development, and reporting to support executive decision-making.
Support budget planning, financial tracking, and budget application management activities.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to improve operational efficiency and program performance.
Lead organizational change management efforts supporting implementation of clinical, operational, and technology initiatives.
Ensure compliance with VA policies, federal regulations, and contractual requirements.
Mentor project managers and technical staff while fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in healthcare program management relevant to the requirements of this Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or a comparable project management certification.
Minimum of six (6) years of experience supporting a large corporation or government agency in a program or project management capacity.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in a healthcare-related discipline, including Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a related field.
Six (6) or more years of experience working within or providing contract support to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
Experience implementing enterprise clinical and/or healthcare technology solutions within a large healthcare system.
Expert knowledge of organizational change management, process improvement, and implementation science methodologies.
Professional certifications such as Prosci Change Management, Lean, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, or equivalent.
Strong technical knowledge of healthcare informatics, healthcare data analytics, performance measurement, and reporting.
Experience supporting enterprise governance, executive reporting, and strategic planning initiatives.
Familiarity with federal healthcare operations, VA policies, and healthcare modernization initiatives.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development

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Hard Skills & Tools

Program GovernanceRisk ManagementPerformance ReportingBudget PlanningContract Performance ManagementEHR ImplementationQuality AssuranceDashboard DevelopmentStrategic PlanningImplementation Science

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringLeadershipCommunicationProblem-Solving

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Prosci Change ManagementLean Six Sigma Green BeltLean Six Sigma Black Belt