Project Manager – Senior Program Analyst, Research Portfolio Management & Operations

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Project Manager/Senior Program Analyst supporting strategic research operations for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Involves project management and operational coordination of healthcare research initiatives.

Responsibilities:

  • Support implementation of research portfolio management frameworks, documentation standards, reporting structures, and operational processes.
  • Coordinate and support project management activities for research portfolio management and research operations initiatives supporting ORD leadership.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, action trackers, timelines, milestones, and status reporting across multiple workstreams.
  • Facilitate meetings, track action items, support follow-ups, and coordinate communication among leadership, program offices, and field stakeholders.
  • Assist with development of standardized reporting and tracking mechanisms for research activities and portfolio analyses.
  • Support research portfolio review and analysis activities, including data organization, categorization, synthesis, and reporting.
  • Assist with development of SOPs, governance documentation, job aids, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Support change management and implementation activities associated with new policies, standards, and operational frameworks.
  • Prepare weekly status reports, executive summaries, presentations, and other leadership deliverables.
  • Identify risks, dependencies, operational gaps, and opportunities for process improvement.
  • Support workflow optimization and tracking activities using tools such as Excel, SharePoint, and Teams.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, business administration, public administration, research administration, life sciences, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of experience supporting research administration, project management, program operations, healthcare operations, or program analysis activities in a complex organization.
  • Experience coordinating projects or operational workstreams involving multiple stakeholders and complex policy change initiatives.
  • Experience supporting healthcare research operations, research administration, research policy, or related programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage tasks, develop and maintain project tracking tools, reporting mechanisms, or operational dashboards.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off