About Blue Water Thinking

Guided by our principles of value generation, continuous innovation, customer-centricity, and vested collaboration, Blue Water Thinking proudly supports our Federal clients in achieving their Agency goals.

Founded by a decorated twenty-eight year Veteran of the United States Army, Blue Water Thinking understands and supports the mission of our Nation's war fighters, Veterans, their families and caretakers.

Leveraging our executive team's military experience and private and public sector consulting expertise, Blue Water Thinking takes an integrated "one-team" approach and brings to bear best-fit solutions, thought leadership, and grit to meet our client's transformational needs.

Fueled by our values of integrity, respect, professionalism, stewardship and customer service, the Blue Water Thinking team understands the power of the human connection, collaboration, humility and loyalty to one another, our clients and industry partners.

Lastly, our formula for success is simple: Build something good, take care of our people, keep our clients satisfied, nurture our work ethic and reputation, build long-lasting partnerships, enjoy what we do and give back as much as possible.

Job Description:

Blue Water Thinking is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Program Analyst to join our team, supporting the Integrated Healthcare Transformation (IHT) initiative at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The primary responsibility of this role is to support the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) in the analysis and evaluation of healthcare program effectiveness, identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting operational execution.

Responsibilities:

Conduct program reviews to assess the quality and effectiveness of current and future VHA healthcare programs.
Measure program success, outcomes, and performance improvement initiatives.
Assist in executing program operations to meet established goals and objectives.
Provide input on program evaluation and organizational improvement strategies.
Support the management of projects and programs to enhance productivity and performance.
Identify and assess program resources to support strategic planning and execution.
Develop and contribute to program reports, briefings, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborate with VHA leadership and cross-functional teams to align program goals with veteran healthcare needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS).
Minimum of 8 years of experience.
Experience working in Public Health, Health Administration, Business, or a related field.
Proficiency in program analysis, evaluation, or healthcare operations.
Demonstrated experience conducting performance assessments and improvement planning.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for producing reports and engaging stakeholders.
MS Office suite skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

BS/BA in Public Administration, Health Services Research, or related discipline.
Proven experience in a large-scale integrated healthcare system.
Familiarity with VHA systems, policies, and veteran outreach programs.
Experience supporting federal healthcare initiatives, especially within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Knowledge of healthcare performance metrics and evaluation frameworks.

Eligibility:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance for this role.

Compensation:

Salary for this position is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, location, the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements. The proposed salary range for this position is outlined below.

Salary range: $85,000 - $120,000

Benefits:

Blue Water Thinking offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, Federal holidays and matching 401(k) plan.

This role is an excellent opportunity to support innovative healthcare transformation efforts that directly impact the lives of our Veterans.

Reasonable Accommodation for Applicants

Blue Water Thinking is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, complete an application, or participate in the interview process, please contact Resource Management at resourcemanagement@bw-thinking.com. Requests for accommodation will be handled promptly and confidentially in accordance with applicable law.

Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity.

Blue Water Thinking is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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