Supports digital health program and project management initiatives for the Veterans Health Administration. Coordinates meetings, agendas, action items, milestones, risks, and deliverables; develops reports, dashboards, presentations, and briefing materials; assists with stakeholder communications, implementation, evaluation, research, and process improvement; and synthesizes findings into recommendations.
About the Role
Commonwealth Strategic Solutions is seeking a motivated and organized Junior Program Analyst to support innovative digital health initiatives within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This role supports a fast-paced environment focused on improving healthcare delivery through emerging technologies, process improvement, stakeholder engagement, and program management support.
We're looking for someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and excited to help drive projects forward. While experience supporting VHA or other federal healthcare organizations is a plus, we're equally interested in candidates who demonstrate strong organizational skills, critical thinking, and a "figure-it-out" mindset.
What You'll Do
- Support program and project management activities across multiple initiatives
- Coordinate meetings, develop agendas, and capture action items
- Track project milestones, risks, and deliverables
- Assist with stakeholder engagement efforts and communications
- Develop reports, presentations, dashboards, and briefing materials
- Analyze information and identify opportunities for process improvement
- Support implementation and evaluation activities for new programs and initiatives
- Conduct research and synthesize findings into actionable recommendations
- Collaborate with team members, clients, and partners to keep work moving forward
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 1-3 years of professional experience in program support, project coordination, operations, consulting, healthcare, or a related field
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Self-starter with a proactive, solution-oriented attitude
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- Familiarity with federal consulting environments
- Experience creating presentations, dashboards, or executive briefings
- Knowledge of process improvement methodologies
- Interest in healthcare innovation, digital health, artificial intelligence, or emerging technologies
Why Commonwealth?
At Commonwealth, you'll work alongside a collaborative team supporting meaningful initiatives that improve healthcare experiences and outcomes for Veterans. We value curiosity, initiative, and continuous improvement, and we provide opportunities to grow your skills while contributing to high-impact work.
If you're organized, adaptable, and eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you.
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