Program Manager

Artemis Arc; Camp Springs (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Artemis Arc is looking for an experienced Program Manager to oversee outreach and education services under a large-scale contract. This role involves planning and implementing communication campaigns while ensuring quality and compliance with contract requirements.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years managing federal contracts and the ability to serve as the main point of contact for government stakeholders. The position is based in Maryland but remote work is anticipated, requiring local candidates.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience managing federal government contracts involving outreach communications campaigns.
• Demonstrated authority to commit the contractor to campaign development and deliverables.
• Experience as a primary point of contact with Government staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development, and implementation of outreach communications campaigns.
• Direct all work under the contract, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Communicate program status and risks to Government stakeholders.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Time management

Ability to communicate clearly

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Requisition ID

2026-4439

Job Summary

Artemis is seeking an Experience Program Manager to be responsible for all work performed under a large-scale outreach and education services contract. The Program Manager will serve as the single point of contact with the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer’s Representative, and the Government Project Manager. This individual will also direct the planning, development, and implementation of outreach and communications campaigns, products, and services and is accountable for the quality and timeliness of all associated deliverables.

The Program Manager role requires a self-starter, proactive problem solver and action-oriented team player with previous experience in planning, developing, and implementing federal outreach and communications campaigns and services. This position needs an individual that is committed to providing superior service, poised under pressure and has a positive and flexible attitude.

This is a contingent hire position. Offers will be contingent upon client approval, ability to meet security requirements, and the ability to adhere to any on-site requirements (which may change at contract award).

Remote work is anticipated. However, all candidates should be local to the Washington, DC metro area as on-site work may be required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of contact with the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer’s Representative, and the Government Project Manager.
• Direct all work performed under the contract, ensuring quality, schedule, and compliance with contract requirements.
• Lead the planning, development, and implementation of outreach communications campaigns, products, and services.
• Manage contractor staff, resources, and subcontractors to ensure full commitment to campaign development and implementation.
• Oversee the timely delivery and quality of all contract deliverables.
• Exercise organizational and technical authority sufficient to commit the contractor and resolve issues across the program.
• Communicate program status, risks, and recommendations to Government stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience managing federal government contracts involving planning, developing, and implementing outreach communications campaigns and services.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Demonstrated organizational and technical authority sufficient to commit the contractor to campaign development and implementation, communications products and services, and all associated deliverables.
• Experience serving as a primary point of contact with Government contracting and program staff.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance/DHS suitability determination.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong critical thinking, analytical and time management skills.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize and work well with others.
• Ability to communicate thoughts, ideas and solutions logically both written and orally.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to receive feedback from clients and implement changes quickly and effectively.
• Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.

Compensation

• Minimum: $115,000
• Maximum: $155,000