Project Manager, Finance

Job Summary: Aptive seeks an experienced Project Manager, Finance, to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in executing the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Restructure for Impact and Sustainability Effort (RISE). This role supports enterprise-wide transformation initiatives focused on improving organizational alignment, operational efficiency, and delivery of high-quality care to Veterans. Primary Responsibilities: The Project Manager, Finance leads financial tracking and performance oversight across RISE implementation workstreams, ensuring alignment of budget, resource utilization, and financial reporting with implementation milestones and program objectives. The role supports effective governance by providing visibility into financial performance, identifying risks, and enabling data-driven decision-making using budget trackers, resource utilization reports, and financial performance dashboards. This includes monitoring labor hours, tracking expenditures against planned budgets, and ensuring accurate reporting in alignment with contract requirements and implementation timelines. In this role, the Project Manager supports program management and governance activities by integrating financial data into broader program reporting and works closely with program leadership, workstream leads, and functional liaisons to ensure financial alignment across VHA Central Office (VHACO), Operations Centers, and Veteran Integrated Service Networks (VISNs). The Project Manager also supports identification and mitigation of financial risks, monitors variances, and recommends efficiency and resource allocation improvements while ensuring compliance with federal financial management standards, contract requirements, and reporting expectations. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field 8+ years of experience in federal financial management or program financial oversight Experience developing and managing budgets, cost estimates, and financial tracking tools Experience supporting program management, reporting, and governance processes Strong analytical and communication skills Legal Authorization to work in the U.S. Desired Qualifications: Experience supporting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or Veterans Health Administration (VHA) initiatives Familiarity with federal healthcare environments and transformation programs Experience supporting labor hour contract financial tracking and reporting Certification such as PMP, CPA, or similar relevant credential About Aptive: Aptive partners with federal agencies to achieve their missions through improved performance, streamlined operations and enhanced service delivery. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, we support more than a dozen agencies including Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation. ​ We specialize in applying technology, creativity and human-centered services to optimize mission delivery and improve experiences for millions of people who count on government services every day. ​ Founded: 2012 Employees: 300+ nationwide EEO Statement: Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class. Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.