Senior Federal Healthcare Consultant – Veterans Affairs

$100K – $120K / yr Fully Remote
· Arlington / DC Area Full-time

The Senior Healthcare Consultant serves as an advisor and task lead supporting large-scale federal healthcare initiatives. This role requires a blend of management consulting rigor and specialized knowledge of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) programs and initiatives to lead complex work streams, manage senior-level client relationships, and drive the implementation of high-priority health solutions.

You will navigate federal acquisition processes, manage quality standards to support “Exceptional” performance ratings, and deliver results in an agile, mission-driven environment.

• Lead programmatic support for diverse healthcare programs, using industry-standard and Agile methodologies to guide project life cycles from discovery through enterprise-scale implementation.
• Support executive-level engagements and develop supporting materials, including comprehensive whitepapers, briefing decks, and formal responses to government inquiries.
• Manage relationships among government program offices, external organizations, and private-sector partners; lead the negotiation and tracking of formal collaboration agreements, including MOUs and CRADAs.
• Advise clients on project coordination, market research, and procurement facilitation; oversee Quality Management Plans and RAID logs to mitigate operational risks.
• Develop and manage project tracking and reporting using Smartsheet, Salesforce, , and other platforms, giving government leads real-time visibility into program status.

• 8+ years of management consulting experience, with significant focus on federal healthcare agencies and direct experience supporting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Master's degree (MBA, MPH, or Ph.D.) in Health Policy, Business, or a related field. A bachelor's degree and additional years of experience may be substituted.
• PMP certification is highly encouraged;
  Agile (ACP) or Prosci Change Management certification is highly preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint, Salesforce, Smartsheet, and Power BI.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing executive-level briefings, reports, and strategic communications products.
• Experience with data collection, analysis, and visualization for program evaluation and decision support.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be eligible for a VA background investigation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government-issued Personal Identity Verification (PIV) badge and VA email account.

Remote, with periodic on-site support at VA facilities as required. Travel to VA Medical Centers, VISN offices, and event locations may be required—estimated at 10–20% depending on project assignments. Candidates in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area are preferred.

Commonwealth's vision is to be a trusted leader driving meaningful and innovative progress across federal health sciences and military sectors, creating smarter systems, stronger teams, and sustainable solutions that enhance how the government serves its people.

Commonwealth Strategic Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage Veterans, service-disabled Veterans, and individuals from all backgrounds to apply.