Program Manager, VA I-DEA

Remote, OR, USA Contract Program Manager Location: Remote. A Potential start date of September 2024, with one base year and four option years. CORTEK is seeking a Program Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the coordination and execution of the VA IDEA Program, ensuring alignment with the Master Implementation Plan and compliance with relevant Executive Orders. This role requires extensive experience in project management, strategic planning, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Duties/Responsibilities: Provide overall project management coordination and oversight for the IDEA Program, ensuring synchronization across all workstreams. Develop and maintain the Master Implementation Plan and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), updating as necessary to incorporate new Executive Orders and Presidential Memoranda. Facilitate meetings, including IDEA Influencer and Council meetings, preparing agendas, presentations, and meeting minutes. Coordinate communication efforts, prepare briefing slides and communication plans, and provide monthly progress reports. Ensure compliance with Section 508 standards for all communication materials. Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success. Lead strategy development and provide strategic support to align with the VA's objectives. Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of all project tasks. Required Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years managing a major (multiple workstream) program for a Government Agency or large-scale private organization. Minimum of 3 years supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion projects. Minimum of 2 years project management experience in a government agency. Minimum of 3 years providing and leading strategy development and support for a Government Agency or large-scale private organization. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred. Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, Project Management, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. Clearance: Low level clearance which consists of a review of records contained in the OPM Security Investigations Index and the DoD Defense Central Investigations Index, FBI name and fingerprint check as well as written inquiries to previous employers and references listed on the application for employment. About EM Key Solutions: CORTEK, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of EM Key Solutions, Inc. (EMKS), which was founded in 2015 and is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) offering a broad range of services to support Federal Government enterprises in meeting their mission requirements and business demands. Relationships are key to EMKS We adopt a customer-centric approach and proven management processes for every project we undertake. Through sound leadership and management principles, EMKS focuses on offering its clients the solutions they need to be successful at the most competitive rates throughout the project management lifecycle. If you are curious to learn more about EMKS or CORTEK, please visit our website at ( EMKS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to hiring and retaining qualified and talented individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Reasonable Accommodation Requests EM Key Solutions is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail or call Human Resources at (727)-292-1521. We will decide on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. E-Verify As a Federal Contractor, we are required to use E-Verify ( to validate employees' ability to work legally in the United States. EEO is the Law The law requires EM Key Solutions to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination EM Key Solutions will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following link: State and Federal Labor Notices (

Created: 2024-11-02