Aptive is seeking a Senior Program Strategist to support the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) effort.         

In this position, you will be responsible for strategic management and connectivity of several large task areas with responsibilities including developing program strategies with program Team Leads and Directors, overseeing and implementing execution of these strategies, evaluating metrics and performance of implemented strategies, and ensuring cross-functional capabilities are aligned to
strategic milestones.

In this role you will provide EHRM with coordinated and innovative
solutions to strategic project, architectural, and program management activities.

This position requires strong customer and team interaction skills, proactivity, strategic thinking, and a demonstrated ability to work with various, senior level stakeholders across multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

• Partner with senior stakeholders to refine, communicate, and execute strategic plan
• Define data and analytics reporting needs, working with informatics and
  leadership to understand current toolsets and providing recommendations for future enhancements
• Create and manage strategic project plans, including milestones, major deliverables and future state recommendations
• Provide strategic leadership to program team and communicate appropriate and timely updates to all stakeholders
• Support clients and teams to implement strategic vision, flow and map and achieve project objectives
• Identify, create and maintain relationships with stakeholders
• Co-ordinate with various functions (in-house, suppliers & external consultant) to ensure ideas are implemented as per plan
• Monitor and refine strategic plan and execution and effectively report progress or required approach changes

• 10+ years of experience with federal government program and project management
• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical/health care experience
• PMP or similar certification
• Experience supporting large healthcare or government agencies or organizations with providing strategic vision and structure to large, multidisciplinary programs with various workstreams/projects
• Experience developing and implementing strategic missions and visions with consideration of risks, staffing/resources, financials, schedules, and stakeholder management
• Ability to productively collaborate with a wide range of personality types while meeting assignment demands
• Experience developing and implementing processes for deliverable quality control
• Confidence and poise to work closely with and provide strategic recommendations to senior executives
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Master’s degree in business, healthcare administration, or related field
• Understanding of VA contracting processes

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.