Senior Program Analyst

Role Overview

• Coordinate and lead project management activities for field-based research programs, including tracking deliverables, timelines, and milestones.
• Support and facilitate implementation of research program initiatives, including coordination with field stakeholders, investigators, and program offices.
• Maintain and enhance tracking tools, including project, resource, and performance tracking systems, to support program oversight and decision-making.
• Support coordination and administration of field-based research and resource centers aligned to VA priorities.
• Coordinate communication and collaboration across stakeholders, including facilitating meetings, tracking action items, and supporting follow-ups.
• Support SharePoint site management, including optimizing content organization and usability to improve knowledge-sharing resources.
• Collect, organize, and synthesize program data to support reporting and dissemination to stakeholders.
• Identify and document best practices across field-based research activities and support their adoption across programs.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead or support development and implementation of SOPs, job aids, and training materials.
• Support evaluation and adoption of tools (including AI-enabled tools) to improve workflow efficiency, communication, and program effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, public health, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience supporting program operations, project management, research, or administrative coordination in a complex organization.
• Experience managing and improving tracking tools and coordinating workflows across multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage tasks, prioritize workstreams, and support program-level operations with minimal oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and contribute to program-level decision-making.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities