Task Order Program Manager

Aptive seeks an experienced Program Manager to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Task Order Program Manager (TOPM) serves as the primary point of contact to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and provides overall leadership, coordination, and execution oversight for the contract. This role is responsible for managing a complex, enterprise-wide healthcare transformation initiative that includes organizational restructuring, workforce alignment, financial modernization, and change management. The TOPM establishes governance structures, manages stakeholder engagement across VHA offices, and ensures alignment with enterprise priorities while driving execution across multiple concurrent workstreams. The role requires strong leadership, strategic direction, and the ability to operate effectively within a highly visible federal healthcare environment.

The TOPM is responsible for implementing and maintaining a comprehensive program management framework aligned with PMBOK or federal standards, including development and ongoing management of the Contractor Project Management Plan (CPMP). This includes overseeing integrated master planning, milestone tracking, and execution of deliverables, as well as managing project initiation through scoping letters and ensuring compliance with task order requirements. The TOPM directs contractor personnel, manages staffing and onboarding, monitors performance across cost, schedule, and quality dimensions, and ensures quality assurance for deliverables and invoicing. Additionally, the role oversees development of bi-monthly progress reports, budget trackers, executive dashboards, and other reporting artifacts required to maintain transparency and accountability .

In executing the task order, the TOPM coordinates closely with key stakeholders across Workforce Management, Finance, and VHA leadership offices to support transformation activities and ensure successful implementation. The role includes identifying and mitigating risks, managing dependencies, and ensuring proactive issue resolution through established governance channels. The TOPM also provides oversight of financial performance, including labor hour tracking and reconciliation in a hybrid contract environment.

• Master’s degree or higher degree and certification in project management (e.g. Project Management Professional (PMP)).
• 10 years of experience in program management in planning, initiating, managing, executing, and closing out programs in support of an integrated health care system.
• Six years of experience supporting a large corporation or government agency
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance
• Legal authorization to work the in the U.S.

• Prior experience supporting VHA or VA enterprise initiatives
• Experience with:
• Organizational design and workforce transformation
• Federal financial management modernization
• Change management and stakeholder engagement
• Familiarity with VA policies, systems, and governance structures

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.