Project Manager

Job Locations US-VA-Arlington
Job Post Information* : Posted Date 1 month ago(5/19/2025 9:33 AM)
ID
2025-3752
Category
Civilian Health - Consulting Roles on HHS Projects

Job Summary

Aptive seeks an experienced Project Manager to support the Indian Health Service (IHS) with the development, management and facilitation of an evaluation framework for the implementation of a produce prescription program in Native communities The Project Manager will plan, execute, and oversee the day-to-day operations of the evaluation. The Project Manager will serve as the primary liaison between project teams and IHS leadership, ensure the timely execution of deliverables, and manage to optimize efficiency, innovation and regulatory outcomes.

 

 

Primary Responsibilities

The ideal candidate has expertise working on IHS-funded projects, supporting and evaluating prescription produce programs, and experience working with Native communities on food insecurity. They have previous experience leading projects and are highly organized and systematic in their project work. They exceed client expectations with high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 5+ years of relevant project management experience, preferably in a federal health or research environment
  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Regulatory Affairs, Life Sciences, Business Administration or other related field.
  • Experience supporting large, complex projects for federal agencies; IHS preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Power Automate, PowerBI and other project management tools.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience designing and implementing evaluations for IHS.
  • Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional teams while maintaining excellent written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
  • Strategic thinker with a drive to execute a wide variety of tasks and deliverables with a high attention to detail.
  • Experience managing end-to-end lifecycle of evaluation projects, including planning, resource coordination, scheduling and risk mitigation.
  • Adept directing administrative support activities, including meeting logistics, documentation, stakeholder communications, and recurring task reminders.
  • Able to synthesize programmatic data to support strategic plan execution and recommendations for business process improvements and technology solutions to streamline operations.
  • Strong written communications skills with experience drafting SOPs, strategic plans, concept papers, protocols and/or journal submissions.
  • Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP) strongly preferred.

About Aptive

Aptive is a management consulting firm based in Alexandria, Virginia. With more than 500 employees across the U.S., we primarily support the federal government – more than a dozen agencies like Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Library of Commerce, Customs and Border Protection and the National Science Foundation. Our work focuses on applying creativity, technology and human-centered services to improve performance, bridge divides and elevate the lives of millions of people who count on government. services every day. 

EEO Statement

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.

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