Project Manager- CCN NG/VFMP/Payer EDI Support Services

Project Manager - CCN NG / VFMP / Payer EDI Support Services

Location:Remote

Description:

Seeking a highly motivated and self-directed Project Manager to provide oversight and coordination across VA/VHA initiatives supporting Community Care Network Next Generation (CCN NG) technical readiness, Veterans Financial Management Program (VFMP) modernization, and Payer EDI efforts. The Project Manager will lead planning and execution across multiple task areas, ensure scope and schedule adherence, coordinate activities with VA leads and integrated project teams (IPTs), and provide consistent status reporting. The ideal candidate brings broad knowledge of VA systems and processes, excels at cross-functional coordination, and can drive delivery in a complex federal healthcare environment.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide overall contract project oversight to ensure teams meet scope, schedule, and quality requirements.

Organize, direct, and coordinate planning and execution of tasks and support activities across all workstreams.

Coordinate across roles and workstreams; prioritize work based on VA lead input; guide teams on the most efficient way to complete tasks.

Coordinate activities with VA project management support for CCN NG, VFMP, and Payer EDI initiatives.

Develop and maintain the Contractor Project Management Plan (CPMP), including approach, timeline, tools, milestones, risks, and resourcing.

Ensure timely and accurate monthly status reporting, including accomplishments, planned activities, risks/issues, and mitigation plans.

Provide technical/operational guidance to the project team and perform quality oversight of work products and deliverables.

Escalate issues proactively, coordinate resolutions with stakeholders, and ensure risks are tracked to closure.

Support onboarding/offboarding coordination (as applicable) and ensure compliance with training, rules of behavior, and access requirements.

Required Skills:

Demonstrated expertise leading complex programs/projects in enterprise environments, preferably federal healthcare.

Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce executive-ready status reporting.

Strong planning skills across schedules, milestones, dependencies, and resource coordination.


Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security clearance.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Prior experience supporting VA/VHA programs, including CCN, financial modernization, EDI/claims, or related initiatives.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience).

6+ years progressive project management experience; 4+ years supporting federal healthcare programs preferred.

Preferred: Master's degree, PMP/PgMP, and/or Agile/Scrum (e.g., SAFe/CSM) certification.

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About HigherEchelon, Inc.

HigherEchelon, Inc. (HE) is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) with offerings in Engineering, Gaming, Human Capital, Enterprise Technology and Cyber Solutions. HigherEchelon aims to be the premier trusted partner in organizational excellence and achieves this through sustained investment in talent and the employee experience. HigherEchelon puts the employee first to better serve customer needs and sustain excellence.

HigherEchelon offers competitive full-time benefits including paid vacation and holidays, 401(k) matching, full health/dental/vision coverage, plus much more. For on-site and remote employees, flexible work schedules are offered when authorized.

By joining our team, you are choosing to embark on a journey towards excellence as a valued team member and trusted partner. We appreciate your inquiry and look forward to discussing the opportunity further.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled:

HigherEchelon, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. HigherEchelon, Inc. participates in E-Verify.