Project Manager – VA Center for Care & Payment Innovation, Pilot Coordination, Community of Practice Support

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. Serve as the Task Order Project Manager and primary Contractor point of contact with SPD/CCPI and the Contracting Officer’s Representative .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including the development and maintenance of project plans, dashboards, and reporting tools. Proven ability to lead complex programs within healthcare environments, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management Professional (PMP) CertificationPortfolio Management Dashboard DevelopmentExperience Managing Large-Scale ProgramsStrong Analytical, Written, and Verbal Communication SkillsFamiliarity with Federal Health Care Environments

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBudget TrackingRisk ManagementSchedule ManagementStakeholder EngagementVersion ControlPerformance Metrics ReportingExecutive-Level Dashboard DevelopmentDecision-Making FacilitationRAID Log Maintenance

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationFacilitationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Portfolio Management ToolsCentralized RepositoriesAction TrackersRisk/Issue LogsVersion Control Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Lean Six SigmaChange Management

Industry Keywords

Health Care OrganizationDepartment of Veterans Affairs (VA)Veterans Health Administration (VHA)Legislatively Directed Pilot ProgramsEnterprise Transformation Initiatives

Tech Stack

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PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the Task Order Project Manager and primary Contractor point of contact with SPD/CCPI and the Contracting Officer’s Representative
Support a portfolio of up to six concurrent pilots and associated CCPI program management activities
Maintain the Government-approved Project Management Plan, Project Charter, integrated schedule, milestones, RAID Log, and Stakeholder Registry
Develop and maintain a Portfolio Management Dashboard covering status, milestones, risks, dependencies, decision points, and funding
Lead weekly status meetings with the COR and produce Weekly Task Reports
Prepare semi-monthly budget and schedule trackers and Monthly Progress Reports covering budget, schedule, staffing, and performance
Prepare scoping letters for emerging in-scope requirements
Facilitate working sessions, stakeholder meetings, and decision-making forums
Maintain centralized repositories, action trackers, and risk/issue logs
Collaborate with the Program Director, Pilot Project Manager, Stakeholder Engagement & Communications Specialist, and Technical Writer/Editor
Support executive-ready briefing materials for SES leadership, governance bodies, and Congressional reporting
Track approved scope changes
Maintain organized project files using version control and records management practices
Provide timely reporting on status, schedule, risks, issues, and performance metrics to support informed decision-making

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)
Minimum four (4) years of experience successfully managing a large-scale, complex program encompassing multiple projects
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Minimum four (4) years' experience supporting a large corporation or government agency, preferably a large health care organization
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a VA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential
Must pass a VA background investigation
Must be authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship
Desired: Master’s degree
Desired: Eight (8) or more years of experience managing large-scale, complex programs or projects, preferably within a large health care organization
Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Familiarity with federal health care environments and legislatively directed pilot programs, waiver processes, or enterprise transformation initiatives
Experience developing executive-level dashboards, status reporting, and portfolio-management tools
Additional relevant certifications, such as Lean Six Sigma or Change Management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment
Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply
Opportunity to support federal agencies through improved performance, streamlined operations, enhanced service delivery, technology, creativity, and human-centered services