Senior Communications Manager, EHRM-IO

Senior Communications Manager, EHRM-IO Strategic Communications

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Dynamic Integrated Services (DIS) is a proud Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business based in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area providing management consulting services to federal agencies and organizations supporting the public sector. DIS offers exceptional client services in the areas of Strategic Communications and Integrated Marketing (SCIM), Information Technology (IT), and Enterprise Optimization (EO).

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Dynamic Integrated Services (DIS) is seeking a Senior Communications Management Lead to oversee strategic communications operations in support of the Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM-IO) initiative at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This is a senior, enterprise-facing leadership role. The successful candidate will help drive the operational management of the EHRM-IO communications portfolio, collaborate on strategic direction across workstreams, and ensure the team's output is coordinated, compliant, and aligned to VA and VHA priorities.

 

This position is hybrid (3+ days/week onsite), based in Washington, DC, with travel as needed.

 

What a DIS Team Member Looks Like

• A strategic operator who can see across an enterprise-wide portfolio and set direction, not just execute individual deliverables.
• A convergent thinker who solves complex problems and manages ambiguity under pressure.
• A proven leader who can run day-to-day operations for a communications function, including reporting cadence, cross-team coordination, and quality control.
• A curious, policy-literate professional who understands how EHR implementations move through a large federal health system.
• A confident advisor who can engage stakeholders across the full hierarchy, from frontline program staff to senior VA and VHA leadership.

 

Essential Duties

 

Strategic and enterprise-wide leadership

• Serve as a co-lead for EHRM-IO communications, collaborating on strategic direction across all active workstreams and ensuring alignment with VA and VHA enterprise priorities.
• Own operations management for the EHRM-IO communications function, including reporting cadence, work intake, prioritization, and cross-team coordination.
• Advise senior government stakeholders on communications strategy for EHR implementation and adoption at national scale.
• Identify risks to campaign execution and drive resolution before they affect delivery.

 

Program and project management

• Manage the full lifecycle of EHRM-IO communications products, from planning through delivery, across multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Maintain and improve operational infrastructure, including status reporting, work logs, and dashboards used to track team output and progress.
• Coordinate across internal teams and government points of contact to keep deliverables on schedule and within scope.
• Collaborate on implementation and enforcement of quality standards and editorial consistency across all EHRM-IO communications products.

 

Communications execution and oversight

• Develop and oversee execution of strategic communications plans supporting EHR implementation and EHRM adoption.
• Guide development of communications materials, including plans, fact sheets, talking points, web content, and campaign assets, ensuring consistency with branding and compliance standards.
• Direct research and data analysis efforts (qualitative and quantitative) to inform communications strategy and measure effectiveness.
• Lead internal team and client meetings and serve as a primary point of contact for communications operations discussions.

 

Required Experience and Qualifications

 

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree strongly preferred, in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional communications experience, including demonstrated leadership managing teams or complex communications portfolios.
• Direct experience supporting EHR (Electronic Health Records) or EHRM (Electronic Health Records Modernization) initiatives.
• Direct experience working with or supporting VA or the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
• Demonstrated strong project management skills, with a track record of managing multiple concurrent workstreams and deliverables against deadlines.
• Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the US for any employer; sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Preference given to qualified Veteran candidates.

 

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

 

• Prior experience at a federal government contractor, consulting firm, or PR/marketing agency supporting VA or another federal health agency.
• Direct experience supporting strategic communications efforts across VA or one of its three administrations.
• Change Management certification or PMP (Project Management Professional).
• Experience building or managing reporting infrastructure (dashboards, communications logs, status tracking systems).

 

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

**Physical**

- Frequently required to sit and work at a desk/computer for extended periods, up to 8 hours a day.

- Required to talk and hear while performing job responsibilities.

- Repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement for computer and office equipment use.

- Close vision required.

 

**Cognitive**

- Ability to learn new tasks quickly.

- Ability to maintain focus and complete tasks independently.

- Ability to retain and apply complex processes.

- Ability to complete tasks under speed or productivity quotas.

 

Salary is commensurate with experience.

 

 

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*Dynamic Integrated Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer which is committed to a diverse workforce and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender/sex, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, citizenship status, the basis of genetic information or any other group protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment may request such accommodation(s) by contacting DIS Recruiting.

 

accommodation to apply or compete for employment may request such accommodation(s) by contacting DIS Recruiting.