[Remote] (Senior) Project Manager- VBA FWA (Proposal)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Abt Global is focused on solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving quality of life through data-driven innovations. The Project Manager will lead a complex fraud prevention project for the Veterans Benefits Administration, ensuring deliverables are met on time and in compliance with standards. Responsibilities • Develop, maintain, and execute a comprehensive Project Management Plan (PMP) including schedule, milestones, risk management, staffing, and resource allocation • Serve as the primary point of contact for VA stakeholders, facilitating regular status meetings, kickoff sessions, and ongoing communications • Oversee the preparation and submission of all contract deliverables, including monthly progress reports, training packages, analytical reports, dashboards, and case management evidence • 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 • Collaborate with data scientists and business process engineers to integrate data from multiple sources, support analytic methods development, and ensure actionable insights are delivered • 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 • Ensure project activities comply with VA security, privacy, and Section 508 accessibility requirements. Manage background investigation processes for project staff • Implement and monitor quality control measures, ensuring deliverables meet performance standards and client expectations • Oversee development and delivery of training materials and facilitate organizational change management for new policies, procedures, and systems • Provide timely and accurate reporting on project status, risks, issues, and performance metrics to both internal leadership and VA stakeholders Skills • Bachelor's Degree + 12 years of relevant experience or master's 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 • 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 • PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification preferred Benefits • Comprehensive benefits • Flexible schedules • Professional development Company Overview • Abt Global is a mission-driven consultancy and research organization. It was founded in 1965, and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job