Blue Water Thinking

Manage and oversee enterprise-level healthcare program operations, ensuring delivery, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. | Extensive experience in federal healthcare program management, familiarity with cloud-based financial systems, and project management certifications. | About Blue Water Thinking Guided by our principles of value generation, continuous innovation, customer-centricity, and vested collaboration, Blue Water Thinking proudly supports our Federal clients in achieving their Agency goals. Founded by a decorated twenty-eight year Veteran of the United States Army, Blue Water Thinking understands and supports the mission of our Nation's war fighters, Veterans, their families and caretakers. Leveraging our executive team's military experience and private and public sector consulting expertise, Blue Water Thinking takes an integrated "one-team" approach and brings to bear best-fit solutions, thought leadership, and grit to meet our client's transformational needs. Fueled by our values of integrity, respect, professionalism, stewardship and customer service, the Blue Water Thinking team understands the power of the human connection, collaboration, humility and loyalty to one another, our clients and industry partners. Lastly, our formula for success is simple: Build something good, take care of our people, keep our clients satisfied, nurture our work ethic and reputation, build long-lasting partnerships, enjoy what we do and give back as much as possible. Job Description: The Program Manager is responsible for general operations and maintenance software and technical support services for the Nuvolo Clinical EAM platform, in both the various lower and Production environments, supporting the Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMCs) within the enterprise. This includes but is not limited to application support services, upgrades, patches, scheduled software maintenance, group/role updates, unscheduled break/fix support hours and remediation, enhancement support, system email support, dashboard/report creation and support, notification support and updates, workflow enhancements, interface updates and support, general user support and training services. This role oversees contract performance, quality delivery, schedule adherence, and cost management while ensuring alignment with program objectives and federal governance processes. The Program Manager will guide cross-functional teams, drive program management best practices, support enterprise-wide transformation activities, and communicate the value and capabilities of the new financial and acquisition management solution to stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience implementing enterprise-level, cloud-based financial systems at a department-level agency and possesses deep expertise in project management methodologies, federal asset management operations, acquisitions, and technology modernization. Responsibilities: Manage overall program and contract performance, including scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk. Support the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) with program governance, milestone preparation, and executive-level reviews. Oversee development of program documentation, deliverables, and communication and change management materials. Build and maintain strong relationships with federal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic program objectives. Provide guidance on best practices for cloud-based financial and acquisition system implementations. Monitor program metrics, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies. Ensure project execution aligns with PMBOK, Agile, or hybrid PM methodologies. Lead status reporting, briefings, and communication efforts that highlight new financial management capabilities and progress. Minimum Qualifications Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Minimum of 10 years’ experience in healthcare and program and project management. Demonstrated experience supporting Nuvolo Clinical EAM platform (Any module) Experience planning, initiating, managing, executing and closing out programs in support of an integrated Health Care System. Proven experience managing a large federal program or enterprise-level transformation effort. Strong command of program management methodologies, governance frameworks, and federal lifecycle processes. Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and coordinate across stakeholder groups. Excellent communication, leadership, and executive briefing skills. Preferred Qualifications: Certified at ITIL Intermediate Level or ITIL Practitioner Level and Scrum Master certified. Background in federal financial management, acquisition processes, or technology modernization. Experience with organizational change management and end-user adoption strategies. Experience with the Veterans Health Administration and an understanding of VISN, VAMC, and HTM/Biomedical Engineering department operations. Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance for this role Compensation: Salary for this position is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, location, the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements. The proposed salary range for this position is outlined below. Salary range: $125,000 - $155,000 Benefits: Blue Water Thinking offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time off, federal holidays, and matching 401K plan. Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity. Blue Water Thinking, LLC (BWT) is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Applying for this Job: Resume must be submitted in word document format and must include dates in each section (experience, education, certifications...) Candidates must fill out the below form to the best of their knowledge

Support the analysis and evaluation of healthcare programs to improve effectiveness and outcomes for veterans. | Minimum of 8 years experience in program analysis, evaluation, or healthcare operations, with strong communication skills. | About Blue Water Thinking Guided by our principles of value generation, continuous innovation, customer-centricity, and vested collaboration, Blue Water Thinking proudly supports our Federal clients in achieving their Agency goals. Founded by a decorated twenty-eight year Veteran of the United States Army, Blue Water Thinking understands and supports the mission of our Nation's war fighters, Veterans, their families and caretakers. Leveraging our executive team's military experience and private and public sector consulting expertise, Blue Water Thinking takes an integrated "one-team" approach and brings to bear best-fit solutions, thought leadership, and grit to meet our client's transformational needs. Fueled by our values of integrity, respect, professionalism, stewardship and customer service, the Blue Water Thinking team understands the power of the human connection, collaboration, humility and loyalty to one another, our clients and industry partners. Lastly, our formula for success is simple: Build something good, take care of our people, keep our clients satisfied, nurture our work ethic and reputation, build long-lasting partnerships, enjoy what we do and give back as much as possible. Job Description: Blue Water Thinking is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Program Analyst to join our team, supporting the Integrated Healthcare Transformation (IHT) initiative at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The primary responsibility of this role is to support the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) in the analysis and evaluation of healthcare program effectiveness, identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting operational execution. Responsibilities: Conduct program reviews to assess the quality and effectiveness of current and future VHA healthcare programs. Measure program success, outcomes, and performance improvement initiatives. Assist in executing program operations to meet established goals and objectives. Provide input on program evaluation and organizational improvement strategies. Support the management of projects and programs to enhance productivity and performance. Identify and assess program resources to support strategic planning and execution. Develop and contribute to program reports, briefings, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders. Collaborate with VHA leadership and cross-functional teams to align program goals with veteran healthcare needs. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS). Minimum of 8 years of experience. Experience working in Public Health, Health Administration, Business, or a related field. Proficiency in program analysis, evaluation, or healthcare operations. Demonstrated experience conducting performance assessments and improvement planning. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for producing reports and engaging stakeholders. MS Office suite skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.). Preferred Qualifications: BS/BA in Public Administration, Health Services Research, or related discipline. Proven experience in a large-scale integrated healthcare system. Familiarity with VHA systems, policies, and veteran outreach programs. Experience supporting federal healthcare initiatives, especially within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Knowledge of healthcare performance metrics and evaluation frameworks. Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance for this role. Compensation: Salary for this position is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, location, the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements. The proposed salary range for this position is outlined below. Salary range: $85,000 - $120,000 Benefits: Blue Water Thinking offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, Federal holidays and matching 401(k) plan. Join Blue Water Thinking to support financial excellence and transformation at the Department of Veterans Affairs, improving healthcare outcomes for our nation’s Veterans through strategic financial leadership. Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity. Blue Water Thinking, LLC (BWT) is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Applying for this Job: Resume must be submitted in word document format and must include dates in each section (experience, education, certifications...) Candidates must fill out the below form to the best of their knowledge

Lead and develop comprehensive communication strategies for healthcare transformation initiatives, including stakeholder engagement and content creation. | Minimum 10 years of experience in organizational communication, proven leadership, and expertise in crafting strategic messaging, with strong writing and project management skills. | About Blue Water Thinking Guided by our principles of value generation, continuous innovation, customer-centricity, and vested collaboration, Blue Water Thinking proudly supports our Federal clients in achieving their Agency goals. Founded by a decorated twenty-eight year Veteran of the United States Army, Blue Water Thinking understands and supports the mission of our Nation's war fighters, Veterans, their families and caretakers. Leveraging our executive team's military experience and private and public sector consulting expertise, Blue Water Thinking takes an integrated "one-team" approach and brings to bear best-fit solutions, thought leadership, and grit to meet our client's transformational needs. Fueled by our values of integrity, respect, professionalism, stewardship and customer service, the Blue Water Thinking team understands the power of the human connection, collaboration, humility and loyalty to one another, our clients and industry partners. Lastly, our formula for success is simple: Build something good, take care of our people, keep our clients satisfied, nurture our work ethic and reputation, build long-lasting partnerships, enjoy what we do and give back as much as possible. Job Description: Blue Water Thinking is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Communications Product Specialist to join our team, supporting the Integrated Healthcare Transformation (IHT) initiative. This role will be critical in driving effective communication strategies for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and ensuring impactful and timely messaging for the VA’s healthcare transformation efforts. The Senior Communications Product Specialist will manage communications tasks such as public relations, information output, press releases, media requests, social media, and advertising to support the mission and vision of the IHT initiative. Responsibilities: Leading communications resources for health informatics contract ensuring communication products are acceptable, of high-quality and meet industry standards. Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies for VA initiatives related to healthcare transformation. Oversee the creation of key messages, speeches, talking points, and briefing materials for senior leaders. Oversee the design and delivery of digital, print, and multimedia communications products and ensure all communications reflect the organization’s value, tone and visual identity standards. Develop strategies for stakeholder engagement, including events, campaigns, and partnerships. Provide communications support for key stakeholders, including senior leadership, through the creation of communication materials such as briefings, reports, and presentations. Develop content for internal and external audiences, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with the VA’s objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that messaging aligns with the overall organizational goals and strategies. Monitor and measure the effectiveness of communication efforts and provide regular reports on performance metrics. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field. Minimum of 10 years of professional experience Minimum of 8 years of experience in managing communication facets of an organization, encompassing the formulation and execution of communication strategy, tactics, and messaging design. Proven experience in crafting and implementing organizational strategic communications plans for various audiences. Provide experience leading high performing communications teams. Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail, including experience with Associated Press-style narratives and multimedia products. Strong understanding of change leadership. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Strong analytical skills to measure communication effectiveness and report on key performance metrics. Experience with crisis communications, including the ability to manage sensitive or high-profile issues. Experience meeting with authors and other team representatives to review communications material , compile inputs/corrections, resolve incompatible comments and provide final publishable materials. Experience explaining in simple language scientific and technical ideas that are difficult for average reader to understand. Experience in word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, and scheduling tools. Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting federal agencies, particularly the Department of Veterans Affairs. Knowledge of healthcare communication strategies, particularly in the context of government or public sector initiatives. Experience with content management systems (CMS) and analytics tools. Familiarity with VA healthcare policies and initiatives. Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance for this role Compensation: Salary for this position is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, location, the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements. The proposed salary range for this position is outlined below. Salary range: $110,000 - $150,000 Benefits: Blue Water Thinking offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time off, federal holidays, and matching 401K plan. Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity. Blue Water Thinking, LLC (BWT) is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Applying for this Job: Resume must be submitted in word document format and must include dates in each section (experience, education, certifications...) Candidates must fill out the below form to the best of their knowledge

Lead strategic health informatics initiatives, manage project portfolios, and collaborate with informatics leaders to drive value and organizational change. | Extensive experience in healthcare consulting, program management, and expertise in clinical informatics, with proficiency in SAFe® Lean Agile principles. | About Blue Water Thinking Guided by our principles of value generation, continuous innovation, customer-centricity, and vested collaboration, Blue Water Thinking proudly supports our Federal clients in achieving their Agency goals. Founded by a decorated twenty-eight year Veteran of the United States Army, Blue Water Thinking understands and supports the mission of our Nation's war fighters, Veterans, their families and caretakers. Leveraging our executive team's military experience and private and public sector consulting expertise, Blue Water Thinking takes an integrated "one-team" approach and brings to bear best-fit solutions, thought leadership, and grit to meet our client's transformational needs. Fueled by our values of integrity, respect, professionalism, stewardship and customer service, the Blue Water Thinking team understands the power of the human connection, collaboration, humility and loyalty to one another, our clients and industry partners. Lastly, our formula for success is simple: Build something good, take care of our people, keep our clients satisfied, nurture our work ethic and reputation, build long-lasting partnerships, enjoy what we do and give back as much as possible. Job Description: We are seeking a seasoned Principal Program Manager, Informatics to actively lead strategic health informatics initiatives. This role is ideal for a professional with deep expertise in health informatics, SAFe®’s Lean Agile principles and practices, and organizational change. The successful candidate will leverage SAFe® framework to drive feature delivery and deliver quality products and services. You will be responsible for leading contract’s programmatic resources to ensure features are acceptable, of high quality, and meet industry standards. If you have a strong background in SAFe®’s Lean Agile and a passion for making a positive impact on Veterans' lives, we invite you to join our team. As a Principal Program Manager, Informatics supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs, you will play a vital role in managing projects that drive consistent quality of care across the VHA enterprise. Your expertise in program and project management and ability to develop innovative solutions will contribute to the successful completion of critical projects. Join our team and help make a difference in the lives of Veterans and their families. Responsibilities: Manage a portfolio of products and projects focused on informatics Identify and mitigate risks to portfolio Develop and manage project plans, budget, schedules and deliverables across multiple teams. Consistently implement SAFe® principles and practices across portfolio Receive feedback from client and adjust operations and delivery to meet expectations Collaborate with informatics leaders and high-performing Agile teams to drive value and sustain organization change and operational excellence. Leads a team on large projects or a significant segment of large and complex projects. Responsible for managing financial budget and performance of the project to include evaluating resource needs based on scope, timelines and deliverables. Prepare executive-level reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations. Serve as a liaison between consulting teams and client stakeholders to ensure alignment and impact. Mentor junior analysts and contribute to organizational knowledge development. Analyze new and complex project-related problems, creating innovative solutions that involve schedule, technology, methodology, tools, solution components, and management. Monitor project progress, adjusting as necessary to ensure timely and cost-effective completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of project goals and objectives. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field. Minimum of 15 years of experience in healthcare consulting, program management, or healthcare analytics. Expertise in clinical informatics and experience managing diverse IT projects Experience with and demonstrate understanding of SAFe®’s Lean Agile principles and practices. Experience leading high-performing Agile teams to drive value and sustain organization change. Experience in full systems develop life cycle, enterprise-wide network engineering, strategic information planning, business process reengineering, structure and management practices Proficiency in project management software. Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills. MS Office suite skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Outlook, etc.) Preferred Qualifications: Experience with VA/VHA. Experience working with government/civilian agencies or in the health care industry. Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance for this role Compensation: Salary for this position is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, location, the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements. The proposed salary range for this position is outlined below. Salary range: $150,000 - $200,000 Benefits: Blue Water Thinking offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time off, federal holidays, and matching 401K plan. Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity. Blue Water Thinking, LLC (BWT) is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Applying for this Job: Resume must be submitted in word document format and must include dates in each section (experience, education, certifications...) Candidates must fill out the below form to the best of their knowledge