Project Manager - National Cancer Registry

Job Description: Project Manager (Key Personnel) – National Cancer Registry Services Role Overview As the Project Manager for this contract, you are a designated Key Personnel and serve as one of the primary Point of Contact (POC) between the Contractor and the VA. You work directly with the Program Manager and Program Management Office (PMO) team to ensure the overall successful integration and coordination of all activities required to execute the National Cancer Registry Services Task Order. You will lead the program with a focus on timeliness, data quality, and compliance with all Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and National Oncology Program Office (NOPO) standards.

Key Responsibilities • Contract Oversight & Decision Making: Act as the authorized POC to make critical decisions regarding the Task Order (TO). You must remain fully knowledgeable of all TO terms and conditions. • Project Planning & Strategy: Maintain the Contractor Project Management Plan (CPMP), including the Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Communication Plan, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and Risk Management Plan. • Performance & Quality Management: Manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification. You will provide corrective action plans and ensure all data inconsistencies are corrected within five business days. • Reporting & Deliverables: Work with the PMO team to develop and submit the Monthly NOPO Program Report, dashboard, and other required contract deliverables. • Stakeholder Coordination: Participate in and frequently lead regular meetings with NOPO and VISN/VAMC representatives. • Staffing & Compliance: Maintain the Contractor Staff Roster, ensuring all personnel meet security background investigation requirements (Tier 1/Tier 2) and have completed required annual training and certifications.

Requirements & Qualifications • Education: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a business or programrelated field. • Experience: * Minimum of 4 years of experience managing programs, projects, or contracts of comparable size, scope, and complexity to this procurement. o Demonstrated experience with government contract oversight. • Technical Knowledge: * Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., creating WBS, risk logs, and graphic schedules). o Ability to manage complex data collection and reporting requests as identified in the PWS. • Soft Skills: Strong professional and ethical behavior, with a commitment to ensuring customer satisfaction and transparent communication with the NOPO COR. • Security Clearance: Must be able to pass a Tier 1 (Low Risk) or higher background investigation and maintain compliance with all VA information security and privacy policies. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Timely Delivery: 100% of deliverables submitted according to the PWS timetable. • Data Accuracy: Ensure the team maintains a minimum 90% accuracy rate for captured cancer incidence data. • Responsiveness: Immediate notification (within 24 hours) to the COR/CO of personnel separations or other causes impacting contract performance.

Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.

Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector.​ Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.​

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.