Task Order Project Manager

Jobtailor

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 180,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Federal Program Manager to lead multi‑workstream task orders in support of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The role centers on acting as the single interface for the COR and driving PMO deliverables for the Care and Payment Innovation initiative in Washington, DC.

You will oversee planning, execution, and reporting, develop integrated schedules and risk registers, produce executive dashboards, and coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure on‑time, within‑scope

Qualifications

Minimum 4 years of federal healthcare program and/or PM experience.
Active PMP certification; required at time of hire.
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
Experience with VA, DoD, DoW, HHS, or CMS preferred.
Familiarity with federal contracting vehicles and COR relations.
Ability to obtain VA PIV credential and pass background checks.
Must be able to work on-site in Washington, DC area.
No visa sponsorship; authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Serve as primary interface and single authoritative contact for the COR.
Lead PM support for the VA Center for Care and Payment Innovation contract.
Oversee planning, execution, tracking, and reporting of task order deliverables.
Develop and maintain project plans, integrated master schedules, risk registers, and status reports.
Produce executive briefings, dashboards, monthly status reports, and milestone reviews for senior VA leadership.
Lead internal team coordination and cross-functional collaboration across workstreams.
Ensure workstreams stay on schedule, within scope, and aligned to contract requirements.
Identify, assess, and manage program risks and issues; escalate as needed.
Report to VA Central Office on-site meetings when requested.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Task Order Execution

Integrated Master Scheduling

Deliverable Tracking

Executive Reporting

Program Oversight

Compliance Management

Data-Driven Healthcare

Value-Based Healthcare

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PMP Certification

FAC-P/PM

PgMP

Advanced degree

Lean/Agile Credential

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Reporting Platforms

Job description

Serve as the primary interface and single authoritative point of contact for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)
Lead all program and project management support for the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Care and Payment Innovation Strategic Planning Division support contract
Oversee planning, execution, tracking, and reporting of task order deliverables
Develop, maintain, and report on project plans, integrated master schedules, risk registers, and status reports
Produce executive-level briefings, dashboards, monthly status reports, and milestone reviews for senior VA leadership and Government stakeholders
Lead internal team coordination and cross-functional collaboration across task order workstreams
Ensure workstreams remain on schedule, within scope, and aligned to contract performance requirements and PWS objectives
Identify, assess, and manage program risks and issues
Develop mitigation strategies and elevate critical items to the COR and company leadership
Report to VA Central Office in Washington, DC upon Government request for on-site meetings, reviews, and engagement

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of federal healthcare program and/or project management experience
Demonstrated track record managing multi-workstream task orders or contracts within a federal agency environment
Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) from an accredited institution required
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification through PMI required and must be active and in good standing at time of hire
Experience supporting or working directly with federal healthcare agencies, such as VA, DoD/DoW, HHS, or CMS
Familiarity with federal contracting vehicles, COR relationships, and Government program oversight processes
Ability to obtain and maintain a VA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential
Must satisfy all applicable VA background investigation and suitability requirements before performing work
Must be authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship offered
Must reside within reasonable commuting distance of VA Central Office at 810 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC
Must be available to report on-site at the Government's request without travel reimbursement from the Government
Prior VA-specific program management experience, particularly supporting VA Central Office initiatives, the Office of Community Care, or VA healthcare transformation programs, preferred
Familiarity with VA data-driven and value-based healthcare solutions and innovation efforts preferred
Experience managing deliverables under federal IDIQ contracts and producing compliant PMRs or IBRs preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent scheduling and reporting platforms preferred
Advanced degree or additional certifications such as FAC-P/PM, PgMP, or Lean/Agile credential preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in federal healthcare program and project management, with a strong focus on multi-workstream task orders and compliance with federal contracting requirements. Proficient in developing project plans, risk management strategies, and producing executive-level reports for government stakeholders.

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