Change Management Lead

Job Summary:

Aptive seeks a skilled Program Analyst to support the Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA) RISE Implementation initiative by providing analytical and coordination support. This role will assist in collecting, organizing, and analyzing program data to support planning, readiness assessments, and implementation activities. The analyst will contribute to tracking workstream progress, documenting requirements, and supporting the development of reports and briefings that inform decision-making across VHACO and VISNs.

Primary Responsibilities:

Aptive seeks an experienced Change Management Lead to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in executing the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Restructure for Impact and Sustainability Effort (RISE). This role supports enterprise-wide transformation to improve organizational alignment, stakeholder engagement, and high-quality Veteran care.

 

The Change Management Lead supports VHA-wide change management across RISE implementation workstreams and guides stakeholder engagement, adoption planning, and risk mitigation for a successful transition to a new organizational model. This role ensures change management practices are integrated across all phases of implementation and aligned with program objectives and leadership priorities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Organizational Development, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in change management, organizational transformation, or related discipline
• Experience developing and implementing change management strategies for large-scale initiatives for stakeholder engagement and adoption efforts in complex organizations
• Strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or Veterans Health Administration (VHA) initiatives and/or familiarity with federal healthcare environments and transformation programs
• Experience applying formal change management methodologies

- Relevant certification in change management or organizational development (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR)

About Aptive:

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.