Senior Project Manager- VBA FWA; Proposal

The World at Abt

The World at Abt

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day ancing data-driven innovations is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 2,000+ people in over 40 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome representative ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being.

We create value-driven partnerships around the world, but our greatest focus is on empowering our employees to advance our mission.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

As the Project Manager for the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) Project, you will lead and coordinate day-to-day management of a complex fraud prevention and improper payment mitigation project for the VBA. In this role you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing all project activities, ensuring deliverables are met on time, within scope, and in compliance with VA standards.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, government stakeholders, and subcontractors to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement in fraud detection and prevention processes. This position is contingent on award to Abt and approval of personnel.

• Project Planning & Execution:
  Develop, maintain, and execute a comprehensive Project Management Plan (PMP) including schedule, milestones, risk management, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Serve as the primary point of contact for VA stakeholders, facilitating regular status meetings, kickoff sessions, and ongoing communications.
• Deliverable Management:
  Oversee the preparation and submission of all contract deliverables, including monthly progress reports, training packages, analytical reports, dashboards, and case management evidence.
• Process Improvement:
  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.
• Data Analysis Coordination:
  Collaborate with data scientists and business process engineers to integrate data from multiple sources, support analytic methods development, and ensure actionable insights are delivered.
• Digital Services & IT Implementation:
  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.
• Risk & Compliance:
  Ensure project activities comply with VA security, privacy, and Section 508 accessibility requirements. Manage background investigation processes for project staff.
• Quality Assurance:
  Implement and monitor quality control measures, ensuring deliverables meet performance standards and client expectations.
• Training & Change Management:
  Oversee development and delivery of training materials and facilitate organizational change management for new policies, procedures, and systems.
• Reporting:
  Provide timely and accurate reporting on project status, risks, issues, and performance metrics to both internal leadership and VA stakeholders.

• 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.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading digital services or IT implementation efforts, including system integrations, cloud deployments, or modernization projects.
• Understanding of federal…