Aptive seeks a Project Manager, Human Factors Engineering to support the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).  In this role, the Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA) efforts to improve Socio-Technical Systems and clinician-machine interfaces at the point of care through HFE studies. This position demands expertise in applying state-of-the-art findings and methods to assess products and processes, ensuring optimal usability and performance for all end users.

The Project Manager, Human Factors Engineering plays a vital role in ensuring that products and processes within the Veterans Health Administration meet the highest standards of usability, accessibility, and user satisfaction. If you are passionate about leveraging human factors engineering to improve the lives of veterans and their caregivers, we encourage you to apply for this impactful position.

The expected compensation at the time of requisition creation, is between $175,00 and $200,000.  The position offers with medical, dental and vision coverage.  Additional benefits such as 401K, disability insurance and PTO are provided as well.

Primary Responsibilities

• Project Management: Manage a large program with multiple concurrent workstreams, multiple subcontractors, and focuses on a number of complex initiatives that address, implement and apply HFE principles to throughout the entire continuum of care. Facilitate meetings with clients to solicit feedback, document performance, identify focus areas for enhancement or improvement, and define support needs. Develop and maintain work plans, task trackers, work breakdown structures, executive briefings, standard operating procedures and other project management/delivery artifacts. Evaluate team utilization and assign tasks among team members.
• HFE Study Management: Manage and direct multiple simultaneous HFE studies/projects, working closely with client stakeholders to ensure successful delivery, contractual compliance and contract stability.
• Quality Management: Conduct quality assurance monitoring and deliverable reviews to help ensure conformance to defined project requirements and maintain team accountability.
• Contract Management: Coordinate with project staff, subcontractors, Aptive leadership,
  and corporate operations teams (e.g., finance and project controls, recruiting) to facilitate
  delivery. Build and foster relationships with federal partners and internal team members.
• Communication and Collaboration: Effectively communicate human factor issues to engineering teams and end users, both formally and informally, fostering collaboration and understanding across all stakeholders.

   

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Human Factors Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in human factors engineering or a closely related field.
• Deep understanding of human factors engineering principles, research methodologies, and usability standards.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex human factor concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience with SAFe's Lean Agile principles and practices, with a demonstrated ability to drive organizational change and foster operational excellence through Agile methodologies.

Desired Qualifications

• PMP certification, SAFe certification, and/or Scrum Master certification
• Experience supporting the VA or VHA highly desired

Aptive is a modern federal consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services, and business transformation. We harness creativity, technology, and culture to connect people and systems to impact the world. We’re advisors, strategists, and engineers focused on people, above all else.

We believe in generating success collaboratively, leaving client organizations stronger after every engagement and building trust for the next big challenge. Our work inspires people, fuels change and makes an impact. Join our team to be part of positive change in your community and our nation.

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.