Project Manager

Job Summary Aptive is seeking a Project Manager to lead contract operations supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Healthcare Advancement and Partnerships (HAP) implementation of Section 129 of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. The effort supports VA’s review and recognition of unpaid organizations and individuals that help Veterans, families and caregivers navigate VHA programs and services. The Project Manager will serve as the primary day-to-day contractor lead, coordinating approximately 30 recognition requests per month and integrating technical review, applicant communication, quality assurance, audit and resource-development activities. This role is responsible for disciplined planning, performance monitoring, risk management, deliverable quality and clear communication with VA leadership. The ideal candidate is a highly organized federal program manager who can establish repeatable workflows, maintain accountability across a multidisciplinary team and deliver accurate, timely results in a documentation-intensive environment. Primary Responsibilities Serve as the primary contractor point of contact for day-to-day performance and coordinate activities across all contract functional areas. Develop and maintain the Monthly Review Work Plan, integrated schedules, workload forecasts, staffing plans and performance trackers. Prepare Monthly Status Reports that summarize