VistA Pharmacy and Modernization Project Manager, Lead
Booz Allen Hamilton · Melbourne, United States · 8d ago
The Opportunity:
As a senior Project Manager, you will lead multiple software development, modernization, and application-support initiatives supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. You will help advance VA healthcare capabilities by coordinating technical teams, business stakeholders, VA leadership, and delivery partners.
You will manage projects from planning through implementation and post-release support. You will develop project roadmaps, establish milestones, track delivery metrics, manage budgets and scope, and identify risks, dependencies, and change-control needs. You will partner with VA business owners and technical teams to ensure that solutions meet operational, technical, contractual, and quality requirements.
Your work will focus on VA VistA applications and pharmacy-related capabilities, including prescription monitoring, pharmacy safety, system integrations, and modernization efforts involving IFCAP/GIP functionality and microservices. You will facilitate Agile ceremonies and apply Scrum and SAFe practices to support iterative delivery and measurable outcomes.
This is an opportunity to lead mission-critical digital solutions that support safe, effective healthcare services for Veterans while mentoring team members and helping clients achieve their mission.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
- 10+ years of experience managing software development, modernization, or application-support projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs
- Experience managing project schedules, milestones, budgets, scope, risks, dependencies, and change control across multiple concurrent initiatives
- Knowledge of VA VistA applications and the VistA software development lifecycle
- Knowledge of Agile delivery methods, including Scrum or SAFe
- Ability to coordinate requirements analysis, solution planning, development, testing, implementation, and post-release activities
- Ability to communicate project status, risks, dependencies, corrective actions, and delivery readiness to technical and nontechnical stakeholders
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
- HS diploma or GED
Nice If You Have:
- Experience supporting VA pharmacy applications, pharmacy operations, prescription monitoring, electronic prescribing, controlled substances, or pharmacy safety initiatives
- Experience supporting IFCAP, GIP, VistA modernization, microservices, or healthcare system integrations
- Experience working directly with VA senior leadership, business owners, or VA OI&T pharmacy stakeholders
- Experience with VA pharmacy applications such as SPMP, PDMP, MOCHA, or FDB
- Knowledge of federal government healthcare programs and related operational or compliance environments
- Ability to mentor project or technical team members and support continuous process improvement
Vetting:
Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.
Compensation
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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity Statement
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Work Model
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Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.