The Aptive Veterans Experience Council (VXC) is comprised of Veterans, Active Duty Military, National Guard Members and Reservists who serve as advisors and help improve the services we provide to the Veteran community through our philanthropic, corporate and client engagements.
The program offers opportunities to give back to Veterans by sharing feedback and informing services and solutions that we may provide to our federal customers.
VXC advisors live in the United States and are either Veterans, Active Duty Military, National Guard Members and Reservists. They’re periodically invited to participate in surveys or focus groups, or to be a part of a review session, or to test a new feature or tool.
VXC advisors are paid per survey or feedback session and can work remotely from anywhere in the United States.
Aptive VXC started as a pilot program in 2023. We found ourselves wishing we had a “Veteran barometer,” that is, a way to gather and interpret a wide array of Veteran perspectives.
By working closely with a diverse group of Veterans and military stakeholders, we’re able better understand their needs and design services and solutions that meet them. As part of Aptive VXC, advisors guide us in areas that are relevant and important. Thus Aptive VXC, and the Veteran Barometer, were born.
The VXC program is currently full.
Questions? Contact us at VXC@aptiveresources.com
[Personnel Officer, Virginia Air National Guard]. Donna is a project manager for a strategic planning and evaluation overhaul for a bourgeoning program office within the Veterans Health Administration. Donna applies military training in the job setting "primarily by being agile and flexible. Every project/assignment is an opportunity to ‘bloom where you are planted.’ Aptive is a Vet-friendly place to work because of the appreciation of those who served and the mentorship and encouragement of those still serving."
[Veteran, U.S. Marine Corps]. "Veterans come with a unique skill set of management, drive and adaptability. Aptive gives Veterans freedom, a fantastic support network and career opportunities to cultivate more skills that can propel their careers. I'm a program manager supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs where we create and implement new policies focused on giving the best care possible to women Veterans. I'm also training to climb Mt. Everest in 2024 to raise awareness for Veteran mental health and suicide prevention."
[Veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts and currently serving in the Army Reserve]. Amelia works with corporate leaders to build and manage a people-first organization that reflects and supports the dynamic needs of employees. This includes the specific needs of our Veterans, members of the National Guard, Reservists, transitioning military members and military spouses.
[Veteran, U.S. Navy]. "I support the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Office of Communications as the lead for videos and media monitoring. I know that my experience as a Veteran is valued and I feel very supported by Aptive to continue to grow in my career. Supporting VBA has been the most fulfilling and inspiring work I’ve done since leaving active duty."
Amelia Poling serves as the Director of People Operations at Aptive. She is responsible for leading Aptive’s overall Human Resources (HR) strategy, leadership development, cultural development, compensation and benefits, HR operations, employee relations and security. She works with corporate leaders to build and manage a people-first HR organization that reflects and supports their dynamic needs.
Amelia contributes to efforts that have resulted in: more effective and streamlined companywide talent acquisition and onboarding practices that better utilize technology; expanded hiring of Veterans; an initiative to harmonize compensation and benefit programs across the Company to promote efficient internal movement of talent; and more thoughtful, comprehensive talent development programs. One of her major contributions has been opening an important dialogue between Aptive and its employees through a comprehensive survey that engages employees at all levels and serves as the foundation for future change and progress related to people operations.
Amelia has worked with organizations such as the Department of Defense (DOD), Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). She has 12 years of experience building close, collaborative teams through transparent communication and individual empowerment. In prior roles, Amelia oversaw the delivery of risk communications instruction to identify and address concerns, communicate sensitive issues in a public forum and help identify the best formats to share information.
Amelia works to ensure that each department embodies a culture of respect, psychological safety, accountability and engagement across Aptive teams.
We offer unique benefits to help Veterans find their place on our team, including paid training programs and industry networking opportunities.
We provide paid training to help Veterans transition into a civilian workplace. We provide government contracting training and certifications such as PMP, Agile and ITIL.
You can find fellow service members who represent every branch of military service on our team. Veterans comprise roughly 20% of our employees.
We value giving to our communities. With Aptive, employees can volunteer with Veteran-focused organizations such as Honor Flight, Wreaths Across America and Active Heroes.
