Operations Analyst

Aptive is seeking a full-time Operations Analyst. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,293 health care facilities, including 171 medical centers and 1,112 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.

The Operations Analyst will help design and implement a lean, responsive, and rapid decision-making model supporting Office of Health Informatics (OHI) EHRM within the current VHA governance structure. This individual will also provide solutioning and decision-making support,  research and analysis, program management and communications support for the  EHRM Tier 1 Subject Matter Expert (SME) Teams.

• Track EHR Council actions and escalate identified risks.
• Contribute to solving complex Council issues.
• Drive rapid decision-making within Tier 1 of the Tiered Resolution Pathway.
• Facilitate and document meetings for VHA EHRM Tier 1 SME Teams, Workgroups and other stakeholders.
• Conduct project plan reviews with Oracle Health Integrated Solution Services Engagement Owner (ISS EO) and EHRM-IO Solution Advisor. Keep Tier 1 SME Team Co-Leads and Members informed about needed actions or updates.
• Provide status updates to keep Tier 1 SME Team Co-Leads informed about task ownership and actions.
• Update VHA Leadership team on Tier 1 SME Team activities, issues, needs, and process improvement recommendations.
• Develop EHRM Council Bi-Weekly Status Reports.
• Review Change Control Log and ensure the Tier 1 SME Team has reviewed, updated, and approved requests prior to presentation at the Change Control Board for approval.
• Collaborate with EHRM-IO Solution Advisor/Solution Management Administrator to contribute and facilitate SME members’ workflow designs.
• Support project management activities including coordinating and driving multiple tasks and project teams, distributing project communications, and participating in various SME team activities, meetings and events.
• Work with clients to develop, refine and maintain processes, guidelines, rules and interdisciplinary structures in alignment with government priorities and coordinate decisions and tasks.
• Support strategic communications and change management efforts including, but not limited to, identifying target stakeholders; developing a variety of outreach and communications materials; providing executive communications support; updating, executing, and maintaining a comprehensive communications plan; and creating training products for stakeholder management and engagement.

• 7 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Ability to interact and engage with executive-level stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

• Background in nursing HIGHLY DESIRABLE
• Experience supporting EHRM projects
• Knowledge of military and Veteran populations
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize and work well with others
• Ability to communicate thoughts, ideas and solutions logically both written and orally
• Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
• Capable self-starter with a drive to get all types of work done and high attention to detail

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods, use a computer keyboard and mouse, and communicate verbally and in writing. The employee may occasionally need to stand, walk, bend, or lift up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

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.

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. 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.