Ansible Government Solutions
Senior Specialist - Program and Project Management
Ansible Government Solutions, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
Ansible is seeking a Senior General Management Consultant who is experienced in program and project management to support the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) in executing multiple concurrent transformation initiatives. The Management Consultant will provide services to VHA clients including strategic planning, program evaluation, business process improvement, and implementation and operations support (i.e., studies, data management, performance measurement, training development, research, and policy).
The successful candidate is independent but works well in a team environment; has a high attention to detail; applies critical thinking and creativity to developing work products; has strong written and oral communication skills, and has proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Power Apps and Visio. The candidate must be able to understand project objectives, client environment, and stakeholders and facilitate multi-disciplinary project teams, including developing and managing project plans, meeting agendas, strategic plans, white papers, senior leader briefings, and standard project management artifacts.
The candidate will plan and organize work, sometimes across various projects, and deliver and monitor quality of work products and overall performance in meeting client expectations. The candidate will maintain regular client interaction, proactively anticipate, and prepare for client needs, and present recommended approaches and solutions in support of high-profile initiatives.
This role requires a combination of project management, problem solving and analytical skills, collaboration and teamwork, flexibility, and client relationship building/management skills.
Responsibilities
Demonstrate proficiency in relationship and time management
Create programmatic and project-specific artifacts
Provide verbal and written communications support for a large, Federal health program
Effectively and professionally engage with all project stakeholders and explain complex principles in plain language
Manage communications with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including senior leadership, to ensure effective and timely dissemination of project updates and changes
Demonstrate excellence in oral and written communications (presentations and artifacts)
Professionally represent Ansible at client progress meetings and briefings
Prepare progress reports and client briefings
Prepare quality client deliverables
Demonstrate collaborative teamwork
Support client growth initiatives by identifying additional opportunities and scoping or responding to follow‑on tasks
Provide subject matter expertise related to project management strategies and approaches and develop plans and artifacts with minimal supervision
Manage day-to-day client relationships and communications
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
10+ years of professional experience in healthcare operations, business process improvement, or consulting
Experience and/or knowledge of consulting methodologies such as change management, project management, process improvement, analysis and Lean Six Sigma
Experience in healthcare operations analysis
Knowledge of business architecture and gap analysis techniques
Ability to deliver in project settings that require a grasp of cross‑functional subject matter
Ability to be a self‑starter in a fast‑paced environment
Ability to simplify complex ideas for non‑experts to comprehend
Advanced proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to work without sponsorship in the US indefinitely
Ability to obtain a US security clearance if needed
Salary Band $135,000 – $165,000 (depending on experience)
Physical Requirements
Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift
Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
Lift up to 20 lbs
Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
Push/pull with 30 lbs of force
EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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The successful candidate is independent but works well in a team environment; has a high attention to detail; applies critical thinking and creativity to developing work products; has strong written and oral communication skills, and has proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Power Apps and Visio. The candidate must be able to understand project objectives, client environment, and stakeholders and facilitate multi-disciplinary project teams, including developing and managing project plans, meeting agendas, strategic plans, white papers, senior leader briefings, and standard project management artifacts.
The candidate will plan and organize work, sometimes across various projects, and deliver and monitor quality of work products and overall performance in meeting client expectations. The candidate will maintain regular client interaction, proactively anticipate, and prepare for client needs, and present recommended approaches and solutions in support of high-profile initiatives.
This role requires a combination of project management, problem solving and analytical skills, collaboration and teamwork, flexibility, and client relationship building/management skills.
Responsibilities
Demonstrate proficiency in relationship and time management
Create programmatic and project-specific artifacts
Provide verbal and written communications support for a large, Federal health program
Effectively and professionally engage with all project stakeholders and explain complex principles in plain language
Manage communications with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including senior leadership, to ensure effective and timely dissemination of project updates and changes
Demonstrate excellence in oral and written communications (presentations and artifacts)
Professionally represent Ansible at client progress meetings and briefings
Prepare progress reports and client briefings
Prepare quality client deliverables
Demonstrate collaborative teamwork
Support client growth initiatives by identifying additional opportunities and scoping or responding to follow‑on tasks
Provide subject matter expertise related to project management strategies and approaches and develop plans and artifacts with minimal supervision
Manage day-to-day client relationships and communications
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
10+ years of professional experience in healthcare operations, business process improvement, or consulting
Experience and/or knowledge of consulting methodologies such as change management, project management, process improvement, analysis and Lean Six Sigma
Experience in healthcare operations analysis
Knowledge of business architecture and gap analysis techniques
Ability to deliver in project settings that require a grasp of cross‑functional subject matter
Ability to be a self‑starter in a fast‑paced environment
Ability to simplify complex ideas for non‑experts to comprehend
Advanced proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to work without sponsorship in the US indefinitely
Ability to obtain a US security clearance if needed
Salary Band $135,000 – $165,000 (depending on experience)
Physical Requirements
Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift
Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
Lift up to 20 lbs
Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
Push/pull with 30 lbs of force
EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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