Junior Program Analyst

Job Summary

The Program Analyst will support VACO and VHA in tasks requiring program planning, audits, evaluations and careful note-taking related to various healthcare and suicide prevention-related programs and projects. Tasks may include supporting program analysis, strategic planning, integrated master scheduling, event planning, Congressional affairs, metrics, project management, and risk management.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support program and project management activities including coordinating multiple tasks and project teams, distributing project communications, and participating in various meetings and events
• Support project meetings and conference calls for assigned projects, workgroups, and teams (to include scheduling, reserving conference rooms, issuing invitations, developing agendas, and recording minutes)
• Assist in developing executive-level briefings and presentations
• Support several program initiatives by providing various services, including program and project management-related support, communications, change management, program analysis, organizational and functional assessments, performance metric development, data analysis, implementation planning, and business process reengineering
• Create reports, metrics, and tracking mechanisms and provide analysis to relevant stakeholders
• Coordinate and consolidate status report information on a weekly and monthly timeframe

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 year experience of program analysis, project management, consulting or relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to interact and engage with Executive-level stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance
• U.S. citizen/Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of military and Veteran populations
• Background working with public health, mental health, and/or suicide prevention topics
• Experience supporting large, complex federal agencies (ideally VA or DoD)
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and work well with others
• Ability to logically communicate thoughts, ideas, and solutions both written and orally
• Ability to quickly learn complex issues
• High attention to detail
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
• Capable self-starter with drive to get all types of work done

About Aptive

Aptive is a modern federal consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services, and business transformation. We harness creativity, technology, and culture to connect people and systems to impact the world. We're advisors, strategists, and engineers focused on people, above all else.

We believe in generating success collaboratively, leaving client organizations stronger after every engagement and building trust for the next big challenge. Our work inspires people, fuels change and makes an impact. Join our team to be part of positive change in your community and our nation.

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.

COVID 19 Vaccine Statement

This position supports a federal government contract and is subject to government vaccination mandates or other customer vaccination requirements. All new hires are required to report their vaccination status and proof of vaccination, or an adjudicated accommodation may be required for employment.