(Senior) Project Manager- VBA FWA

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Solving the worlds most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt. Advancing data?driven innovations is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

As the Project Manager for the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) Project, you will lead and coordinate day?to?day management of a complex fraud prevention and improper payment mitigation project for the VBA. In this role you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing all project activities, ensuring deliverables are met on time, within scope, and in compliance with VA standards. You will work closely with cross?functional teams, government stakeholders, and subcontractors to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement in fraud detection and prevention processes. This position is contingent on award to Abt and approval of personnel.

• Project Planning & Execution: Develop, maintain, and execute a comprehensive Project Management Plan (PMP) including schedule, milestones, risk management, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for VA stakeholders, facilitating regular status meetings, kickoff sessions, and ongoing communications.
• Deliverable Management: Oversee the preparation and submission of all contract deliverables, including monthly progress reports, training packages, analytical reports, dashboards, and case management evidence.
• Process Improvement: Lead efforts to review, analyze, and recommend changes to data, policies, processes, and systems used by VBA to eliminate fraud vulnerabilities and improve operational efficiency.
• Data Analysis Coordination: Collaborate with data scientists and business process engineers to integrate data from multiple sources, support analytic methods development, and ensure actionable insights are delivered.
• Digital Services & IT Implementation: Coordinate with VA IT, digital service teams, and vendors to support system enhancements, technology deployments, and integration activities, ensuring solutions align with user needs, security requirements, and modernization goals.
• Risk & Compliance: Ensure project activities comply with VA security, privacy, and Section 508 accessibility requirements. Manage background investigation processes for project staff.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and monitor quality control measures, ensuring deliverables meet performance standards and client expectations.
• Training & Change Management: Oversee development and delivery of training materials and facilitate organizational change management for new policies, procedures, and systems.
• Reporting: Provide timely and accurate reporting on project status, risks, issues, and performance metrics to both internal leadership and VA stakeholders.
  

• Bachelors Degree + 12 years of relevant experience or masters degree + 10 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 6 years of project management experience, in risk management, fraud prevention, data analytics, financial services, or related domains, preferably within federal government.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading digital services or IT implementation efforts, including system integrations, cloud deployments, or modernization projects.
• Understanding of federal security, privacy, and compliance standards (FISMA, NIST, HIPAA, Privacy Act).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to lead cross?functional teams, coordinate with technical and non?technical stakeholders, and manage multiple priorities in a fast?paced environment.
• Experience working with the Department of Veterans Affairs or other federal agencies.
• Familiarity with VA/VBA/VHA programs and data environments (e.g., CDW, Corporate Database, VEDW) and experience integrating public and administrative data for analytics.
• Experience with cloud environments, ideally VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC) or comparable federal cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) detection methodologies and related risk?analysis approaches.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Tier 1/NACI background investigation.
  

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.

Abt Global Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. Abt provides market?competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $120,888 to $193,420, may vary down by ten percent depending on candidate geographic location. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.

Disclaimer: Abt will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.