Project Manager - Data Analytics Lead

With a passion for excellence, Golden Key Group (GKG) helps clients solve their strategic, organizational, and operational challenges to better meet their mission demands. We have serviced more than 25 Federal departments and agencies and several large commercial companies since our inception in 2002.

Golden Key Group's talented professionals, combined with our strategic partners, bring a depth of commercial and government experience and expertise. We are relentless in delivering the highest levels of services to provide tangible value and create sustainable results for our clients.

The Project Manager - Data Analytics Lead provides leadership and oversight for data analytics and reporting activities in support of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This role is responsible for managing data-focused projects defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), ensuring accurate data collection, analysis, and delivery of high-quality analytical products. The Data Analytics Lead supports evidence-based decision-making through the development of executive-level reports, briefings, and documentation while maintaining compliance with VA standards and policies.

This announcement is associated with GKG's Future Opportunities. Future Opportunities includes contract driven professional services that are in proposal, source selection, or recently awarded. Expressing interest in GKG's Future Opportunities offers you the ability to share your capabilities and career interests with GKG; aligning your next step with your career goals!

Manage data analytics projects in accordance with PWS requirements and contract objectives
• Oversee government program data collection, data modeling, and analytical activities
• Ensure the development of accurate, timely, and actionable analytical products to support VA leadership
• Lead the preparation of executive-level reports, briefings, dashboards, and documentation deliverables
• Coordinate with VA stakeholders to validate data requirements, methodologies, and outputs
• Monitor project schedules, risks, and performance metrics to ensure timely delivery of analytics products
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance with applicable federal standards and policies
• Provide direction and oversight to contractor personnel supporting data analytics tasks
• Maintain professional conduct and ensure contractor activities positively represent the VA
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience managing projects as defined in the PWS
• Demonstrated experience managing government program data activities, including:
• Proven experience preparing executive-level reports, briefings, and documentation deliverables
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with office automation tools and data analysis software
• All contractor personnel must meet VA Personal Security requirements
• Personnel must maintain professional conduct that positively represents the VA
• This position serves in a support role; final VA business decisions are made by Government personnel
• Priority may be given to individuals with prior experience supporting this effort, contingent upon acceptable performance

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent industry-recognized project management certification (preferred; must be maintained if held)
• Experience supporting VA, DoD, or other federal civilian agencies
• Experience developing dashboards, performance metrics, and decision-support tools
• Familiarity with federal data governance, reporting standards, and compliance requirements