Technical Project Manager

Security Clearance required:Able to obtain Public Trust

Do you want to make a difference? 
Cognosante employees are passionate about improving people’s lives. With an innovative mindset and an unwavering commitment to those we serve, we partner with healthcare, civilian and defense agencies to deliver exceptional public services and programs. Our multi-faceted technology and customer experience (CX) solutions achieve program outcomes, solve critical challenges and create meaningful change. Whether we are helping Veterans access healthcare faster, ensuring that members of the military complete their missions safely, or helping people obtain health insurance, our work touches millions of people. Are you ready to make a difference?

Come Join Our Team 
We modernize, standardize, and streamline VA’s supply chain solutions in support of improving operational efficiencies, achieving seamless interoperability among partners and stakeholders, maximizing buying power, and ultimately improving Veteran healthcare. Veterans face complex healthcare needs and barriers unique to them, and we’re proud to help them access the care that they’ve earned. With many of our employees having served in the military, we understand what matters most to this community, and prioritize hiring Veterans and their spouses. We’re humbled to be a part of the team that serves those who served. Come join us on our mission to improve healthcare for our nation’s Veterans.
 
What is the position? 

Cognosante is seeking a highly motivated Subproduct Line Lead (re: Technical Project Manager) to join our team to support a large program team in support of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). The ideal candidate will be a leader, problem solver, collaborator, and excellent communicator.

What will I get to do?
 You will manage the overall performance, quality, and schedule of their products, and lead and manage a team of business/technical subject matter experts (SMEs). The Subproduct Line Lead will be responsible for governance and oversight of the team to provide capability delivery lifecycle management, configuration, enhancement/development, data management, operations and maintenance, and Solution-as-a-Service. The Subproduct Line Lead should be familiar with the frameworks and best practices relevant to the scope of work (e.g., Agile, SAFe, etc.). This is a hands-on position. and you will often involve yourself in the day-to-day activities and decision-making processes for the products in your Subproduct Line. It is a remote/telework position.
 
What qualifications do I need? 

• Bachelor’s degree, 8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education

• 10 years of relevant experience

• Experience managing Information Technology related projects, and well versed in life cycle and management methodologies

• Experienced in tracking costs, schedule, and performance progress, and able to identify and mitigate risks

• Ability to obtain and maintain a VA NACI clearance

Candidates that do not meet the required qualifications will not be considered.

 
What additional characteristics will help me thrive?

• Knowledge of Agile and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies 

• Experience working with the Department of Veterans Affairs

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

• Active clearance for Public Trust Position with access to VA systems, including PIV, and GFE

What We Offer

Our mission is to provide comprehensive and competitive pay, benefits, services, and programs to eligible employees and their dependents that:

• Ensure optimal health and productivity of our employees

• Support employee retention and attraction

• Provide work/life balance to ensure our employees succeed inside and outside of the office

Compensation

$133,531.24 - $213,649.98

The pay range for this job is determined by various factors, including but not necessarily limited to location, responsibilities of the job, and alignment with market data. When determining a salary for this role, the following factors may be taken into consideration - contract-specific affordability, education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience. The estimate displayed represents the salary range for this position and is just one component of Cognosante’s total compensation package for employees. It is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee. 

Cognosante will not provide sponsorship for employment-based immigration benefits for this position.

What We Promise

Cognosante employees are inspired by our bold mission to improve lives. To achieve this mission, we put our people first. No matter where they're located around the nation, our innovative workplaces enable individuals to apply their skills and experience to work toward a greater good.

We foster a winning culture of solution creators built on innovation, collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance. And we invest in the next generation of diverse talent to foster an inclusive, progressive, adaptable workplace that prioritizes advancement for all. As an affirmative action employer, we are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Your safety during your job search is important. Recruiting communications will always be sent through one of the following corporate domain emails (@cognosante.com or @accurate.com).

We will never send communications through any other domain, including @cognosantecareers.com, @gmail.com or @yahoo.com). We will never request payment from you, nor will we send payment to you, prior to your start date. If you have been asked to send or receive any payment, or if you have any doubt about whether you have been contacted by a Cognosante employee, please contact us at [email protected]