{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1bf2c092aa70ffa7dee9fca9","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1bf2c092aa70ffa7dee9fca9","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1bf2c092aa70ffa7dee9fca9","title":"Program Implementation SME","description":"Gritter Francona is looking for a Program Implementation SME that will provide senior-level implementation expertise to support the design, launch, management, evaluation, and scaling of an Elevated Risk Care Management (ERCM) Pilot focused on improving the coordination and effectiveness of suicide prevention-related care for Veterans at elevated risk.\n\nThe Program Implementation SME will support the implementation of new projects and programs identified by senior leadership and will provide expertise across the full pilot lifecycle, including Concept, Explore, Design, Implement, Evaluate, and Spread phases. Projects may be VHA-wide or localized to one or multiple VHA program offices.\n\nThe SME will provide strategic and operational support for implementation management, performance improvement, strategic performance measurement, programmatic outcomes, resource planning, and evaluation. The position will help establish linkages between VA-wide strategic goals and program-level outcomes and will ensure that implementation activities are aligned with organizational priorities, performance targets, programming, budgeting, and evaluation requirements.\n\nThe Program Implementation SME will work closely with Government program leads, senior leadership, clinical and operational stakeholders, pilot sites, and contractor personnel to translate strategic objectives into executable implementation plans and measurable outcomes.\n\nKey ResponsibilitiesProgram Implementation and Execution\nProvide senior-level subject matter expertise in implementing complex healthcare programs and initiatives.\nSupport implementation of new projects and programs identified by VHA senior leadership.\nDevelop and execute comprehensive implementation strategies, plans, schedules, milestones, and performance targets.\nCoordinate implementation activities across national, regional, and local stakeholders, as applicable.\nSupport implementation of the ERCM Pilot across three selected sites and prepare the program for phased national expansion.\nEnsure implementation activities are aligned with approved program objectives, strategic priorities, and operational requirements.\nIdentify implementation barriers, dependencies, resource constraints, and risks and develop mitigation strategies.\nSupport transition from planning and design activities to operational implementation and sustainment.\nPromote consistent implementation while accounting for differences in local operating environments.\nRelease and Implementation Management\nLead or support release management and implementation activities associated with new programs, processes, workflows, tools, and capabilities.\nDevelop implementation readiness criteria, launch plans, deployment schedules, and transition strategies.\nCoordinate implementation dependencies across program offices, clinical teams, operational stakeholders, and supporting organizations.\nTrack implementation readiness, launch activities, stabilization, and post-implementation performance.\nIdentify and resolve implementation issues that may affect program performance, schedule, scope, or outcomes.\nSupport development of implementation toolkits, standard operating procedures, workflow guidance, training resources, and other operational materials.\nEstablish repeatable implementation processes that can be leveraged during phased national expansion.\nElevated Risk Care Management Pilot\nSupport implementation of the ERCM operating model designed to improve coordination of suicide prevention-related care for Veterans at elevated risk.\nCoordinate implementation activities related to Veterans identified through multiple pathways, including REACH VET, Risk ID, PDE, SPED, post-event outreach, and Veterans Crisis Line-related requests.\nSupport efforts to minimize redundant outreach and improve coordination among Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) teams, Mental Health Treatment Coordinators (MHTCs), suicide prevention personnel, and other clinical teams.\nAssess implementation readiness and operational requirements at participating sites.\nSupport development and refinement of current-state and future-state workflows.\nIdentify opportunities to improve program integration, accountability, care coordination, and follow-up.\nDocument implementation lessons learned and incorporate findings into program refinement and scale-up strategies.\nStrategic Performance Management\nSupport development and implementation of strategic performance measures that demonstrate progress toward program objectives.\nEstablish linkages between VA-wide strategic goals, VHA priorities, programmatic activities, and measurable outcomes.\nDevelop performance targets, indicators, milestones, and outcome measures in collaboration with Government leadership.\nMonitor performance against established targets and identify areas requiring corrective action or additional support.\nDevelop performance dashboards, reports, scorecards, and executive-level briefings.\nAnalyze performance trends and provide recommendations to improve program outcomes.\nEnsure performance measurement is integrated into program implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement activities.\nPPBE/MFR and Resource Alignment\nApply in-depth knowledge of Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) and Management and Financial Reporting (MFR) processes to support program implementation and performance management.\nSupport alignment of program objectives, implementation activities, resources, programming, budgeting, and performance outcomes.\nAssist leadership in identifying resource requirements and priorities necessary to achieve program goals.\nSupport development of programmatic information and documentation required for budget, resource, and performance decision-making.\nEvaluate relationships among program activities, resource allocation, strategic objectives, and expected outcomes.\nIdentify opportunities to improve the linkage between investments, implementation activities, and measurable program performance.\nSupport preparation of executive-level materials related to program performance, resource requirements, and strategic priorities.\nStrategic Planning and Program Integration\nSupport senior leadership in translating strategic priorities into executable programs and implementation activities.\nAssist in development of program strategies, implementation roadmaps, performance frameworks, and operational plans.\nIdentify opportunities to integrate related initiatives and reduce duplication across programs.\nSupport coordination among VHA program offices when initiatives span multiple organizational components.\nEnsure implementation activities are aligned with broader VA and VHA strategic goals.\nFacilitate integration of program implementation, performance measurement, evaluation, budgeting, and strategic planning.\nIdentify opportunities for improved programmatic outcomes through enhanced coordination and integration.\nImplementation Evaluation and Continuous Improvement\nSupport development of evaluation strategies that measure implementation effectiveness, program performance, and outcomes.\nCoordinate with evaluation specialists to ensure implementation data are captured and used for continuous improvement.\nReview implementation performance and identify lessons learned, barriers, and opportunities for refinement.\nSupport development of evidence-based recommendations for continuation, modification, or expansion of programs.\nIncorporate evaluation findings into implementation strategies and future deployment plans.\nEstablish mechanisms for ongoing performance monitoring following implementation.\nNational Healthcare Program Implementation\nProvide expertise in implementing healthcare programs within a large-scale integrated healthcare system.\nSupport national implementation strategies that account for differences among facilities, regions, program offices, and operational environments.\nDevelop scalable implementation approaches that can be adapted for phased deployment.\nSupport identification of initial expansion sites based on operational similarity, readiness, resources, and program needs.\nDevelop transition strategies that move programs from pilot implementation to broader operational deployment.\nSupport sustainment planning and continuous performance monitoring following national implementation.\nStakeholder Coordination and Leadership Support\nWork closely with Government program leads, senior leadership, clinical stakeholders, program offices, and implementation teams.\nFacilitate working sessions, implementation planning meetings, IPT activities, and leadership reviews.\nPrepare executive-level briefings, decision documents, implementation plans, performance reports, and recommendations.\nCommunicate complex programmatic, strategic, operational, and financial information clearly to senior stakeholders.\nIdentify stakeholder concerns and implementation barriers and develop strategies to address them.\nProvide timely recommendations to leadership regarding implementation priorities, risks, performance, and resource requirements.\nTechnical Documentation and Deliverables\nDevelop high-quality implementation plans, roadmaps, performance reports, dashboards, briefing materials, operating procedures, and transition documentation.\nPrepare materials appropriate for executive review, field implementation, and operational use.\nMaintain comprehensive documentation of implementation activities, decisions, risks, performance measures, and lessons learned.\nDevelop standardized implementation tools and templates to support consistency across sites.\nSupport development of national implementation toolkits and transition materials.\n\nRequirements\n\nMaster’s degree from an accredited institution in healthcare administration, public health, business administration, health services, organizational management, public administration, or a related field.\nMinimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in healthcare program implementation, program management, strategic planning, performance management, or a related discipline.\nMinimum of five years of experience with PPBE/MFR processes.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or Veterans Health Administration (VHA).\nDirect experience with VA/VHA PPBE and MFR processes.\nExperience implementing programs across a large integrated healthcare system such as VHA.\nFamiliarity with VA suicide prevention programs and processes, including REACH VET, Risk ID, PDE, SPED, post-event outreach, and Veterans Crisis Line-related requests.\nExperience working with BHIP teams, MHTCs, suicide prevention teams, or multidisciplinary clinical organizations.\n\nBenefits\n\nHealth Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)\nRetirement Plan (401k, IRA)\nLife Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)\nPaid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)\nShort Term & Long Term Disability\nTraining & Development","company":"Gritter Francona","rawCompany":"gritter francona","city":"Bradenton","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-22T15:17:23.915Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"621420","title":"Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers","slug":"outpatient-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-centers"},{"code":"923140","title":"Administration of Veterans' 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Projects may be VHA-wide or localized to one or multiple VHA program offices.\n\nThe SME will provide strategic and operational support for implementation management, performance improvement, strategic performance measurement, programmatic outcomes, resource planning, and evaluation. The position will help establish linkages between VA-wide strategic goals and program-level outcomes and will ensure that implementation activities are aligned with organizational priorities, performance targets, programming, budgeting, and evaluation requirements.\n\nThe Program Implementation SME will work closely with Government program leads, senior leadership, clinical and operational stakeholders, pilot sites, and contractor personnel to translate strategic objectives into executable implementation plans and measurable outcomes.\n\nKey ResponsibilitiesProgram Implementation and Execution\nProvide senior-level subject matter expertise in implementing complex healthcare programs and initiatives.\nSupport implementation of new projects and programs identified by VHA senior leadership.\nDevelop and execute comprehensive implementation strategies, plans, schedules, milestones, and performance targets.\nCoordinate implementation activities across national, regional, and local stakeholders, as applicable.\nSupport implementation of the ERCM Pilot across three selected sites and prepare the program for phased national expansion.\nEnsure implementation activities are aligned with approved program objectives, strategic priorities, and operational requirements.\nIdentify implementation barriers, dependencies, resource constraints, and risks and develop mitigation strategies.\nSupport transition from planning and design activities to operational implementation and sustainment.\nPromote consistent implementation while accounting for differences in local operating environments.\nRelease and Implementation Management\nLead or support release management and implementation activities associated with new programs, processes, workflows, tools, and capabilities.\nDevelop implementation readiness criteria, launch plans, deployment schedules, and transition strategies.\nCoordinate implementation dependencies across program offices, clinical teams, operational stakeholders, and supporting organizations.\nTrack implementation readiness, launch activities, stabilization, and post-implementation performance.\nIdentify and resolve implementation issues that may affect program performance, schedule, scope, or outcomes.\nSupport development of implementation toolkits, standard operating procedures, workflow guidance, training resources, and other operational materials.\nEstablish repeatable implementation processes that can be leveraged during phased national expansion.\nElevated Risk Care Management Pilot\nSupport implementation of the ERCM operating model designed to improve coordination of suicide prevention-related care for Veterans at elevated risk.\nCoordinate implementation activities related to Veterans identified through multiple pathways, including REACH VET, Risk ID, PDE, SPED, post-event outreach, and Veterans Crisis Line-related requests.\nSupport efforts to minimize redundant outreach and improve coordination among Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) teams, Mental Health Treatment Coordinators (MHTCs), suicide prevention personnel, and other clinical teams.\nAssess implementation readiness and operational requirements at participating sites.\nSupport development and refinement of current-state and future-state workflows.\nIdentify opportunities to improve program integration, accountability, care coordination, and follow-up.\nDocument implementation lessons learned and incorporate findings into program refinement and scale-up strategies.\nStrategic Performance Management\nSupport development and implementation of strategic performance measures that demonstrate progress toward program objectives.\nEstablish linkages between VA-wide strategic goals, VHA priorities, programmatic activities, and measurable outcomes.\nDevelop performance targets, indicators, milestones, and outcome measures in collaboration with Government leadership.\nMonitor performance against established targets and identify areas requiring corrective action or additional support.\nDevelop performance dashboards, reports, scorecards, and executive-level briefings.\nAnalyze performance trends and provide recommendations to improve program outcomes.\nEnsure performance measurement is integrated into program implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement activities.\nPPBE/MFR and Resource Alignment\nApply in-depth knowledge of Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) and Management and Financial Reporting (MFR) processes to support program implementation and performance management.\nSupport alignment of program objectives, implementation activities, resources, programming, budgeting, and performance outcomes.\nAssist leadership in identifying resource requirements and priorities necessary to achieve program goals.\nSupport development of programmatic information and documentation required for budget, resource, and performance decision-making.\nEvaluate relationships among program activities, resource allocation, strategic objectives, and expected outcomes.\nIdentify opportunities to improve the linkage between investments, implementation activities, and measurable program performance.\nSupport preparation of executive-level materials related to program performance, resource requirements, and strategic priorities.\nStrategic Planning and Program Integration\nSupport senior leadership in translating strategic priorities into executable programs and implementation activities.\nAssist in development of program strategies, implementation roadmaps, performance frameworks, and operational plans.\nIdentify opportunities to integrate related initiatives and reduce duplication across programs.\nSupport coordination among VHA program offices when initiatives span multiple organizational components.\nEnsure implementation activities are aligned with broader VA and VHA strategic goals.\nFacilitate integration of program implementation, performance measurement, evaluation, budgeting, and strategic planning.\nIdentify opportunities for improved programmatic outcomes through enhanced coordination and integration.\nImplementation Evaluation and Continuous Improvement\nSupport development of evaluation strategies that measure implementation effectiveness, program performance, and outcomes.\nCoordinate with evaluation specialists to ensure implementation data are captured and used for continuous improvement.\nReview implementation performance and identify lessons learned, barriers, and opportunities for refinement.\nSupport development of evidence-based recommendations for continuation, modification, or expansion of programs.\nIncorporate evaluation findings into implementation strategies and future deployment plans.\nEstablish mechanisms for ongoing performance monitoring following implementation.\nNational Healthcare Program Implementation\nProvide expertise in implementing healthcare programs within a large-scale integrated healthcare system.\nSupport national implementation strategies that account for differences among facilities, regions, program offices, and operational environments.\nDevelop scalable implementation approaches that can be adapted for phased deployment.\nSupport identification of initial expansion sites based on operational similarity, readiness, resources, and program needs.\nDevelop transition strategies that move programs from pilot implementation to broader operational deployment.\nSupport sustainment planning and continuous performance monitoring following national implementation.\nStakeholder Coordination and Leadership Support\nWork closely with Government program leads, senior leadership, clinical stakeholders, program offices, and implementation teams.\nFacilitate working sessions, implementation planning meetings, IPT activities, and leadership reviews.\nPrepare executive-level briefings, decision documents, implementation plans, performance reports, and recommendations.\nCommunicate complex programmatic, strategic, operational, and financial information clearly to senior stakeholders.\nIdentify stakeholder concerns and implementation barriers and develop strategies to address them.\nProvide timely recommendations to leadership regarding implementation priorities, risks, performance, and resource requirements.\nTechnical Documentation and Deliverables\nDevelop high-quality implementation plans, roadmaps, performance reports, dashboards, briefing materials, operating procedures, and transition documentation.\nPrepare materials appropriate for executive review, field implementation, and operational use.\nMaintain comprehensive documentation of implementation activities, decisions, risks, performance measures, and lessons learned.\nDevelop standardized implementation tools and templates to support consistency across sites.\nSupport development of national implementation toolkits and transition materials.\n\nRequirements\n\nMaster’s degree from an accredited institution in healthcare administration, public health, business administration, health services, organizational management, public administration, or a related field.\nMinimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in healthcare program implementation, program management, strategic planning, performance management, or a related discipline.\nMinimum of five years of experience with PPBE/MFR processes.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or Veterans Health Administration (VHA).\nDirect experience with VA/VHA PPBE and MFR processes.\nExperience implementing programs across a large integrated healthcare system such as VHA.\nFamiliarity with VA suicide prevention programs and processes, including REACH VET, Risk ID, PDE, SPED, post-event outreach, and Veterans Crisis Line-related requests.\nExperience working with BHIP teams, MHTCs, suicide prevention teams, or multidisciplinary clinical organizations.\n\nBenefits\n\nHealth Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)\nRetirement Plan (401k, IRA)\nLife Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)\nPaid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)\nShort Term & Long Term Disability\nTraining & Development","datePosted":"2026-08-22T15:17:23.915Z","dateModified":"2026-08-22T15:17:23.915Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Gritter Francona","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Bradenton","addressRegion":"FL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"1bf2c092aa70ffa7dee9fca9"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1bf2c092aa70ffa7dee9fca9"}}