Sr. Program Manager - Mission Alignment (Remote)

Senior Program Manager

GovCIO is seeking a Senior Program Manager to play a pivotal role in bridging clinical insight with strategic planning. This position ensures that every initiative aligns with the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) mission, legislative priorities, and desired health outcomes. The Senior Program Manager will integrate clinical expertise into program and product strategies, driving innovation, clarity of vision, and measurable impact across the portfolio. This role is instrumental in ensuring that both the strategic direction and clinical rationale are soundultimately enhancing Veteran care, operational efficiency, and value realization. This position will be fully remote within the United States.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic and clinical planning that aligns GovCIO's digital health initiatives with the VA's mission and priorities.

Translate high-level VA goals into actionable strategies and measurable outcomes.

Ensure clinical quality and evidence-based standards are embedded into product design, delivery, and strategy.

Serve as a clinical strategic advisor across Digital Health Pillars to ensure alignment and integration.

Collaborate with the Mission Alignment Team to assess cost avoidance, health outcomes, and program effectiveness.

Support proposal and opportunity development that reflects clinical and strategic alignment to the VA's operating model.

Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure initiatives are aligned, actionable, and results-driven.

Leverage human-centered design and implementation science principles to guide innovation and ensure solutions are clinically aligned, scalable, and sustainable.

Communicate progress and value to leadership through clear metrics, outcomes, and insights.

Qualifications

Bachelor's with 12+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience :

Master's or Doctorate degree in a clinical specialty or related field.

8+ years in healthcare program or transformation leadership within complex systems (VHA preferred).

Proven ability to design, implement, and sustain enterprise-level change through structured project and change management.

Expertise in Lean, Prosci Change Management, and High Reliability Organization (HRO) frameworks.

Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills across clinical and executive domains.

Demonstrated success stabilizing and operationalizing high-risk, high-visibility initiatives.

Clearance Required - Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability / Public Trust clearance.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens. But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you can expect :

During the Interview Process

Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and / or team

Camera must be on

A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

During the Hiring Process

Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening

Background check, to include :

Criminal history (past 7 years)

Verification of your highest level of education

Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including :

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content

Training, Education and Certification Assistance

Referral Bonus Program

Internal Mobility Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

Our employees' unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability / vets.

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department / team performance, and market factors.