Aptive

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Job Summary The VHA Suicide Prevention Interagency Management Support Contract (TOPR 0224) provides program management, evaluation, and communications expertise to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of Suicide Prevention (OSP). This contract strengthens VHA’s ability to coordinate interagency suicide prevention initiatives, oversee national strategies, and expand support for Transitioning Service Members (TSMs). The team provides disciplined project management, rigorous evaluation, and actionable reporting to ensure VA leadership can advance suicide prevention outcomes across federal, state, and community partners. Primary Responsibilities The Project Manager is the single point of contact for VA on contractor performance and deliverables, with responsibility for planning, initiating, executing, and closing out large-scale interagency programs. This role manages day-to-day execution of the PWS tasks, coordinates deliverables, and ensures risks, milestones, and dependencies are tracked. The Project Manager develops and maintains the Project Management Plan, produces Gantt charts to track timelines and interdependencies, and provides updated reports to VA leadership. Deliverables include progress reports, Gantt-based project tracking, leadership reports, and coordination of interagency activities. The Project Manager facilitates regular meetings with the COR and PM, validates strategic planning assumptions, and ensures documentation is updated in VA-approved systems such as SharePoint or Box. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. Minimum 4 years of experience supporting a large corporation or government agency. PMP or equivalent certification. Desired Qualifications Experience managing federal healthcare programs. Familiarity with MS Project, Smartsheet GOV, and Confluence for project scheduling. Strong writing and presentation skills. About Aptive 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: 2012Employees: 300+ nationwide 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.