[Hiring] Health IT Project Manager I @Aptive

Role Description

Aptive is seeking a Health IT Project Manager to support the ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC) Health Information Technology Unit (HITU) in planning and executing IT and EHR modernization projects that sustain healthcare delivery for individuals in ICE custody. This role oversees and ensures IT-related projects adhere to standard processes and project management best practices across all phases of the project management lifecycle.

The Project Manager performs technical and administrative functions across IT initiatives, developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and documentation while coordinating interdisciplinary teams and monitoring performance against milestones. This is a designated Key Personnel position under the contract.

The ideal candidate combines strong project management discipline with an understanding of enterprise Health IT and federal environments, and can align project objectives with mission priorities while keeping the Government informed of progress, risks, and issues. Recommendations and analyses support Government decision-making; final decisions rest with Government officials.

Qualifications

• Project management experience required.
• Demonstrated expertise managing enterprise Health IT programs consisting of multiple interrelated projects spanning clinical, technical, and operational domains.
• Advanced knowledge of program governance structures, including executive steering committees, decision forums, escalation paths, and performance reporting.
• Proven ability to develop and manage integrated program schedules, dependencies, cross-Unit coordination, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate program-level risks, including resource constraints, integration dependencies, and operational impacts.
• Experience producing executive-level briefings, decision memos, and status reports tailored to senior leadership audiences.
• Demonstrated skill aligning program outcomes to organizational strategy, regulatory requirements, and mission priorities.
• Ability to operate effectively in environments with evolving requirements and shifting priorities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS/ICE fitness determination (public trust) and execute a DHS Non-Disclosure Agreement.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Requirements

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Experience supporting DHS, ICE, IHSC, or other federal healthcare IT or EHR modernization (EHRM) programs.
• Familiarity with federal IT policy, healthcare regulations, and federal IT security requirements.
• Experience coordinating across EHR vendor, OCIO, and other support contracts in a multi-contract environment.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, project scheduling tools, and reporting/dashboarding platforms.

Company Description

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.

EEO Statement

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.