{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9ca90f92deedd6f9a1c79f66","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9ca90f92deedd6f9a1c79f66","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9ca90f92deedd6f9a1c79f66","title":"Sr. Program Analyst","description":"Overview:\nPlanned Systems International (PSI), a Government Contractor, is seeking a Sr. Program Analyst to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Independent Enterprise Testing and Support Services (IETSS) contract. The IETSS program delivers Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services in support of the Electronic Health Record Modernization Integration Office (EHRM-IO) and other critical VA Office of Information and Technology (OIT) modernization initiatives. This effort supports software delivery lifecycle activities, enterprise testing services, and quality assurance functions that help ensure the successful delivery of technology solutions for Veterans. As part of our continued focus on operational excellence and modernization, the Sr. Program Analyst will play a key role in supporting and enhancing Testing Logistics Services (TLS) activities across the program.\nEssential Functions and Job Responsibilities:\nSupport the development and execution of the division strategy and vision.\nSupport leadership and direction for Testing Logistics Services (TLS) resources, ensuring performance goals are established and achieved.\nAbility to represent the division to key stakeholders and clients.\nDrive successful project execution by providing support across all project management disciplines, including but not limited to schedule management, risk management, issue management, and project oversight.\nSchedule and facilitate project meetings, including kickoff meetings, project planning sessions, status meetings, Agile/Scrum ceremonies, risk review boards, and change control boards.\nParticipate in TLS team meetings, project planning meetings, and status update meetings, as required.\nEnsure project schedules are maintained and actively monitored, including collecting updates, tracking progress, and coordinating with stakeholders to meet project commitments.\nProvide oversight and coordination across matrixed teams to identify, escalate, and resolve barriers impacting the successful and timely completion of testing initiatives.\nProvide consultation and guidance regarding processes, requirements, and expectations for transitioning products to Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V).\nCollaborate with executives, program managers, technical teams, clinicians, and government leadership across VA organizations.\nBuild strong working relationships with stakeholders to support project objectives and facilitate successful outcomes.\nEstablish and maintain productive relationships with matrixed teams, including testing intake, test environment and test data management, independent testing services, quality management, and other supporting organizations.\nCommunicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.\nProvide concise and effective status reporting to TLS leadership, stakeholders, and clients through verbal briefings, presentations, and written reports.\nContribute to or lead the development, analysis, and documentation of project planning activities, process improvements, lessons learned, and best practices.\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives through idea generation, collaboration, strategic thinking, and technical writing.\nDemonstrate sound leadership, engagement, positive reinforcement, and project management practices in support of project and organizational objectives.\nSupport internal initiatives, including documenting current processes, implementing new tools, improving processes, and participating in operational improvement efforts.\nAs a senior member of the team, mentor and provide onboarding support to new employees, including training on the testing environment, organizational structure, processes, tools, and project-specific practices.\nProvide occasional support for resource planning, staffing activities, risk management efforts, knowledge management initiatives, proposal development, and backup coverage for fellow Project Leads.\nMinimum Requirements:\nBachelor’s degree in Technical, Managerial, Business, Healthcare Management, Information Systems, Public Administration, or related discipline.\nAdditional relevant experience may be substituted for formal education.\nMinimum of 7+ years’ experience, including substantial experience as a Sr. Project Manager, supporting federal programs, project management offices (PMOs), or enterprise operations.\nExperience supporting large and complex government organizations, preferably within VA, DoD, or federal healthcare environments.\nMust have knowledge and understanding of integrated master schedule concepts and resource loaded/leveled schedules.\nStrong leadership skills to handle both familiar and unfamiliar situations\nStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. \\\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as good interpersonal and customer service skills.\nAdvanced proficiency with:\nMicrosoft Office 365\nMicrosoft Excel (data analysis, reporting, dashboards)\nMicrosoft PowerPoint\nMicrosoft Word\nMicrosoft Outlook\nMicrosoft SharePoint\nMicrosoft Teams\nU.S. Citizenship is required.\nSelected candidates must be able to successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting\nDesired Qualifications:\nExperience supporting Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM), healthcare IT, or clinical systems initiatives.\nFamiliarity with VA organizational structures, governance processes, and acquisition.\nExperience and/or certification in ITIL.\nWorking knowledge of Agile, Scrum, ITIL, or PMBOK project management frameworks.\nProficiency with Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Visio, and Microsoft Office tools.\nExperience developing executive dashboards, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and operational reporting.\nExperience supporting PMO operations, testing programs, software development initiatives, or enterprise technology deployments.\nDemonstrated sense of urgency, strategic thinking, creativity, problem-solving ability, teamwork, and success working through influence.\nDetail-oriented with strong analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.\nConfidence and willingness to identify, communicate, and discuss issues, concerns, risks, and recommendations in support of program objectives.\nPleasant demeanor with the ability to remain optimistic, professional, and mission-focused while managing competing priorities and stressful situations.\nWork effectively with cross-functional project teams in a schedule-driven service delivery environment.\nTranslate strategic objectives into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.\nDemonstrated ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, high-visibility environments, navigate challenges, and motivate teams to achieve program objectives.\nAbility to travel on an as-needed basis to support program activities, stakeholder engagements, training events, and customer requirements.\nCompany Benefits:\nPSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.\nEEO Commitment:\nIt is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.\n\nReasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HRDepartment@plan-sys.com, or by dialing 703-575-8400.","company":"Planned Systems International","rawCompany":"planned systems international","city":"Remote","state":"OR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T15:07:20.041Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"},{"code":"15-1253.00","title":"Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers","slug":"software-quality-assurance-analysts-and-testers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541380","title":"Testing Laboratories and Services","slug":"testing-laboratories-and-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sr. Program Analyst","description":"Overview:\nPlanned Systems International (PSI), a Government Contractor, is seeking a Sr. Program Analyst to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Independent Enterprise Testing and Support Services (IETSS) contract. The IETSS program delivers Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services in support of the Electronic Health Record Modernization Integration Office (EHRM-IO) and other critical VA Office of Information and Technology (OIT) modernization initiatives. This effort supports software delivery lifecycle activities, enterprise testing services, and quality assurance functions that help ensure the successful delivery of technology solutions for Veterans. As part of our continued focus on operational excellence and modernization, the Sr. Program Analyst will play a key role in supporting and enhancing Testing Logistics Services (TLS) activities across the program.\nEssential Functions and Job Responsibilities:\nSupport the development and execution of the division strategy and vision.\nSupport leadership and direction for Testing Logistics Services (TLS) resources, ensuring performance goals are established and achieved.\nAbility to represent the division to key stakeholders and clients.\nDrive successful project execution by providing support across all project management disciplines, including but not limited to schedule management, risk management, issue management, and project oversight.\nSchedule and facilitate project meetings, including kickoff meetings, project planning sessions, status meetings, Agile/Scrum ceremonies, risk review boards, and change control boards.\nParticipate in TLS team meetings, project planning meetings, and status update meetings, as required.\nEnsure project schedules are maintained and actively monitored, including collecting updates, tracking progress, and coordinating with stakeholders to meet project commitments.\nProvide oversight and coordination across matrixed teams to identify, escalate, and resolve barriers impacting the successful and timely completion of testing initiatives.\nProvide consultation and guidance regarding processes, requirements, and expectations for transitioning products to Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V).\nCollaborate with executives, program managers, technical teams, clinicians, and government leadership across VA organizations.\nBuild strong working relationships with stakeholders to support project objectives and facilitate successful outcomes.\nEstablish and maintain productive relationships with matrixed teams, including testing intake, test environment and test data management, independent testing services, quality management, and other supporting organizations.\nCommunicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.\nProvide concise and effective status reporting to TLS leadership, stakeholders, and clients through verbal briefings, presentations, and written reports.\nContribute to or lead the development, analysis, and documentation of project planning activities, process improvements, lessons learned, and best practices.\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives through idea generation, collaboration, strategic thinking, and technical writing.\nDemonstrate sound leadership, engagement, positive reinforcement, and project management practices in support of project and organizational objectives.\nSupport internal initiatives, including documenting current processes, implementing new tools, improving processes, and participating in operational improvement efforts.\nAs a senior member of the team, mentor and provide onboarding support to new employees, including training on the testing environment, organizational structure, processes, tools, and project-specific practices.\nProvide occasional support for resource planning, staffing activities, risk management efforts, knowledge management initiatives, proposal development, and backup coverage for fellow Project Leads.\nMinimum Requirements:\nBachelor’s degree in Technical, Managerial, Business, Healthcare Management, Information Systems, Public Administration, or related discipline.\nAdditional relevant experience may be substituted for formal education.\nMinimum of 7+ years’ experience, including substantial experience as a Sr. Project Manager, supporting federal programs, project management offices (PMOs), or enterprise operations.\nExperience supporting large and complex government organizations, preferably within VA, DoD, or federal healthcare environments.\nMust have knowledge and understanding of integrated master schedule concepts and resource loaded/leveled schedules.\nStrong leadership skills to handle both 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SharePoint, Microsoft Visio, and Microsoft Office tools.\nExperience developing executive dashboards, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and operational reporting.\nExperience supporting PMO operations, testing programs, software development initiatives, or enterprise technology deployments.\nDemonstrated sense of urgency, strategic thinking, creativity, problem-solving ability, teamwork, and success working through influence.\nDetail-oriented with strong analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.\nConfidence and willingness to identify, communicate, and discuss issues, concerns, risks, and recommendations in support of program objectives.\nPleasant demeanor with the ability to remain optimistic, professional, and mission-focused while managing competing priorities and stressful situations.\nWork effectively with cross-functional project teams in a schedule-driven service delivery environment.\nTranslate strategic objectives into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.\nDemonstrated ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, high-visibility environments, navigate challenges, and motivate teams to achieve program objectives.\nAbility to travel on an as-needed basis to support program activities, stakeholder engagements, training events, and customer requirements.\nCompany Benefits:\nPSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.\nEEO Commitment:\nIt is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.\n\nReasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HRDepartment@plan-sys.com, or by dialing 703-575-8400.","datePosted":"2026-08-06T15:07:20.041Z","dateModified":"2026-08-06T15:07:20.041Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Planned Systems International","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Remote","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"9ca90f92deedd6f9a1c79f66"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9ca90f92deedd6f9a1c79f66"}}