Program Manager Veteran Affairs

Program ManagerThe Program Manager will provide senior-level program management support to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at VA Headquarters in Washington, DC. This role is responsible for overseeing contractor operations in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), ensuring effective delivery of services, and serving as the primary point of contact between the Contractor and VA Government leadership. The Program Manager will lead teams supporting programs of national scope while ensuring all activities align with VA mission objectives, policies, and standards.This announcement is associated with GKG's Future Opportunities. Future Opportunities includes contract driven professional services that are in proposal, source selection, or recently awarded. Expressing interest in GKG's Future Opportunities offers you the ability to share your capabilities and career interests with GKG; aligning your next step with your career goals!ResponsibilitiesProvide overall leadership, coordination, and management of contract operations as defined in the PWServe as the primary liaison between the Contractor and VA Government stakeholders, engaging regularly with senior-level VA and interagency leadershipOversee program planning, execution, performance tracking, and risk management across all contract activitiesEnsure contractor personnel maintain required technical competency, professional conduct, and compliance with VA standardsManage staffing, performance, and continuity of services, including the immediate removal and replacement of personnel deemed unacceptable by the Government at no additional costEnsure timely and accurate reporting, documentation, and deliverables in support of VA operationsCoordinate document uploads and system interactions with the VA Network, ensuring at least four contractor personnel maintain full-time interface capabilitySupport continuous improvement initiatives while recognizing that final VA business decisions remain the responsibility of Government personnelOther duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor's degreeMinimum of 12 years of relevant experience managing operations aligned with PWS-defined requirementsDemonstrated experience leading teams and managing large-scale, nationally scoped programs within the Federal Government or Department of Defense (DoD)Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent industry-recognized project management certification (must be maintained throughout the duration of the contract)Proven track record of engaging and collaborating with senior-level Government and interagency stakeholdersStrong written and verbal communication skillsProficiency in office automation tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)Desired QualificationsPrior experience supporting VA or other federal civilian agenciesExperience managing multi-year federal contractsFamiliarity with VA systems, processes, and governance structures