Aptive is seeking support the Mission Daybreak 2.0 contract to support VA’s Office of Suicide Prevention (OSP) and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Innovation Ecosystem. The program builds on VA’s innovation and human-centered design frameworks to rapidly test, evaluate, and scale solutions that reduce Veteran suicide. Aptive’s team will manage a portfolio of innovation projects, coordinate governance and reporting, deliver evaluation and research insights, plan stakeholder and engagement events, and support the development of scalable training and communications products.

The Program Analyst – Sr. (Research/HCD) leads research and human-centered design (HCD) activities to ensure innovation projects meet real-world needs. This role coordinates interviews, focus groups, and usability testing with Veterans and clinicians. The analyst synthesizes findings into insights that shape pilot designs and support decision-making. They also document and track requirements to ensure that solutions are tested against clear criteria for success. This role requires a balance of research skills, user-centered design expertise, and strong communication to translate findings into actionable products for the program.

• BA/BS degree.
• 8 years of experience in program analysis.
• Strong background in healthcare program evaluation and performance improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to support program reviews and reporting.

• Experience using Human-centered design (HCD) in research and design of innovative products.
• Experience conducting usability testing and other iterative product development strategies.
• Familiarity with federal program evaluation frameworks such as RE-AIM and QUERI.
  
  

The Office of Suicide Prevention leads VA’s national strategy to reduce Veteran suicide through prevention, intervention, and postvention efforts. The VHA Innovation Ecosystem partners with OSP to accelerate promising ideas from pilot to practice across the VA healthcare system. Together, these offices foster collaboration with Veterans, clinicians, and innovators to identify effective solutions, strengthen system readiness, and improve outcomes for Veterans and their families.

Aptive partners with federal agencies to achieve their missions through improved performance, streamlined operations and enhanced service delivery. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, we support more than a dozen agencies including Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation. ​

We specialize in applying technology, creativity and human-centered services to optimize mission delivery and improve experiences for millions of people who count on government services every day. ​

Founded: 2012
Employees: 300+ nationwide

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.