Emerging Tech, a fast-growing federal contractor and small business, is seeking a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Programs Lead to oversee our organization’s support across programs. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for our subcontractor responsibilities, coordinating internally across teams and externally with prime contractors and government stakeholders. This individual will drive execution across workstreams, manage personnel coordination, and ensure operational compliance and visibility into program performance. This is a high-ownership role ideal for someone experienced in federal contracting, operations, and stakeholder engagement—especially within health IT or VA-related initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the central point of contact for Emerging Tech’s VA program support, representing the company in communications with prime contractors, internal leadership, and project teams
• Oversee day-to-day execution of program responsibilities across multiple VA initiatives (e.g., technical implementation, facilities support, and staffing operations)
• Support the full lifecycle of staff management across contracts, including recruiting coordination, onboarding, credentialing, and offboarding
• Maintain compliance tracking, program reporting, and documentation for all subcontractor deliverables and personnel actions
• Lead internal status meetings and participate in regular syncs with external stakeholders to track progress, risks, and needs
• Liaise with technical and operational teams to ensure alignment between program deliverables and client expectations
• Prepare summary reports, program updates, and ad hoc materials for Emerging Tech’s executive team and contract partners
• Identify areas for process improvement to support program growth and scalability across the VA portfolio
• Represent the company’s mission and values in all client-facing engagements, helping reinforce our role as a trusted small business partner

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in federal contracting, health IT, operations, or program coordination
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business, public administration, health IT, or a related field
• Prior experience working with or supporting the VA strongly preferred
• Understanding of subcontractor-prime dynamics in federal contract environments
• Familiarity with VA systems, clinical support services, or electronic health record modernization (e.g., EHRM, Oracle Health) is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience working across technical and non-technical teams
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, including managing competing priorities and deadlines
• PMP, CAPM, or related certifications a plus, but not required

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: Base salary starting at $100,000–$130,000, with potential for performance-based bonuses
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and federal holidays
• 401(k) plan, health, dental, and vision insurance, and other standard benefits
• Remote-first flexibility and a high degree of ownership in your role
• A chance to lead impactful, mission-driven work supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs
• Opportunities for long-term growth in federal operations, health IT, and strategic leadership