Senior Program Analyst

Planned Systems International

Sr. Program Analyst supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs Independent Enterprise Testing and Support Services.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive project management expertise, particularly in federal programs and healthcare environments, with a strong focus on schedule management, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office 365 tools to support project execution and collaboration across diverse teams.

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Project ManagementFederal Program SupportIntegrated Master Schedule ConceptsMicrosoft Office 365 ProficiencyAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementSchedule ManagementRisk ManagementIssue ManagementAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsIndependent Verification and Validation (IV&V)Resource Loaded/Leveled SchedulesStakeholder Coordination

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCustomer Service Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office 365Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft Teams

Industry Keywords

Federal HealthcareVADoDProject Management Office (PMO)Government Background Screening

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development and execution of the division strategy and vision.
Support leadership and direction for Testing Logistics Services (TLS) resources, ensuring performance goals are established and achieved.
Drive successful project execution by providing support across all project management disciplines, including but not limited to schedule management, risk management, issue management, and project oversight.
Schedule and facilitate project meetings, including kickoff meetings, project planning sessions, status meetings, Agile/Scrum ceremonies, risk review boards, and change control boards.
Participate in TLS team meetings, project planning meetings, and status update meetings, as required.
Ensure project schedules are maintained and actively monitored, including collecting updates, tracking progress, and coordinating with stakeholders to meet project commitments.
Provide oversight and coordination across matrixed teams to identify, escalate, and resolve barriers impacting the successful and timely completion of testing initiatives.
Provide consultation and guidance regarding processes, requirements, and expectations for transitioning products to Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V).
Collaborate with executives, program managers, technical teams, clinicians, and government leadership across VA organizations.
Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Technical, Managerial, Business, Healthcare Management, Information Systems, Public Administration, or related discipline.
Minimum of 7+ years’ experience, including substantial experience as a Sr. Project Manager, supporting federal programs, project management offices (PMOs), or enterprise operations.
Experience supporting large and complex government organizations, preferably within VA, DoD, or federal healthcare environments.
Must have knowledge and understanding of integrated master schedule concepts and resource loaded/ leveled schedules.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as good interpersonal and customer service skills.
Advanced proficiency with: Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Teams.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Selected candidates must be able to successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting.

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid leave
options for employer sponsored group medical
dental
vision
short-term and long-term disability
life insurance
AD&D coverage
legal services
identity theft
accident insurance
Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses.
professional courses
certifications
tuition reimbursement programs.