Aptive seeks a Program Director to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)  Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA) Office of Finance. In this role, the Program Director will be responsible for leading efforts to modernize VHA’s financial operations by deploying a new VA Financial Acquisition Management system, enhancing efficiency, and streamlining financial processes.

If you are passionate about leveraging finance oversight, operational agility and customer-focused solutions to improve the lives of veterans and their caregivers, we encourage you to apply for this impactful position.

Aptive is looking for a experienced candidates with specialized experience in finance and healthcare IT, combined with Government and/or commercial health care operations. Critical responsibilities include

• Manage across the project lifecycle including assisting with scope definition, business case development, vendor assessment, requirements gathering, functional and technical design, testing, training, and implementation phases
• Develop and execute a communications plan to consistently provide leadership and stakeholders with updates related to project strategy, risk, issue identification, mitigation and resolution plans, adjustments, and progress.
• Identify and develop solutions for financial data and system issues related to posting logic, USSGL compliance, data management, and processes 
• Provide leadership over the review and evaluatation of financial risk, financial reporting, and accounting transactions and processes including controls related to federal entities
• Provide guidance to to analyze data, financial information, and system outputs and determine their effect on business processes, controls and accounting treatment
• Set direction and review work performed by other staff
• Contribute to design, preparation, and analysis of reports / findings in a clear, logical, and concise manner

• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Health Administration, or a related field.
• PMP certification
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance or a closely related field.
• Deep understanding of VA and VHA financial and budgetary landscape.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation.

• Experience supporting the VA or VHA highly desired
• Experience in implementing a financial system such as CALM and/or the Financial Management System (FMS)

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.