Project Manager

Red Carrot; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Carrot is seeking a Journeyman Project Manager for a federal communications contract in Arlington, VA. This role involves serving as the primary contact for the Contracting Officer, managing a large team, and providing essential communications regarding contract matters.

The ideal candidate should have a BA/BS degree (MA or MBA preferred) and experience in managing multi-task federal contracts across various disciplines. Strong communication skills and the ability to work on-site are necessary for success in this leadership role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing multi-task federal contracts with diverse teams across communications, creative, and administrative disciplines.
• Experience serving as a primary contractor point of contact with government Contracting Officers and CORs.
• Ability to work on-site at customer facilities in Arlington, VA as required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of contact for the Contracting Officer and COR for all contract matters.
• Conduct routine communications with identified federal points of contact.
• Provide monthly progress reports to the Contracting Officer and COR.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience managing multi-task federal contracts

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently

Education

BA/BS required; MA or MBA preferred

Job description

Project Manager

Level: Journeyman | Work Location: On-Site – Arlington, VA

This position is contingent upon contract award.

About the role

Red Carrot is seeking a Journeyman Project Manager to serve as the single point of contact and overall lead on a high-visibility federal communications and support services contract. This is a critical leadership role responsible for managing a large, diverse team across multiple task areas supporting the customer's External Affairs office.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of contact for the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for all contract matters
• Provide centralized administration and management for all tasks identified in the Statement of Work
• Prepare a Task Order Project Management Plan within 10 business days of the kickoff meeting, describing the technical approach, organizational resources, and management controls
• Conduct routine, ongoing communications with identified federal points of contact for the duration of the contract
• Participate in regularly scheduled meetings to provide updates on work in progress, discuss issues, and resolve matters as they arise
• Identify and recommend procedure changes to maintain efficient and effective management of leadership engagement activities
• Ensure contractually required staffing levels are maintained at all times; coordinate replacements and notify the COR of any absences
• Provide monthly progress reports to the Contracting Officer and COR including labor hours by category, direct costs, technical progress, schedule status, and travel
• Be available to the COR via telephone between 8:00am and 4:30pm ET, Monday through Friday, and respond to technical issues within 2 hours of notification

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS required; MA or MBA preferred
• Currently holds, or is able to obtain, the required government Fitness Determination
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-task federal contracts with diverse teams across communications, creative, and administrative disciplines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently
• Experience serving as a primary contractor point of contact with government Contracting Officers and CORs
• Ability to work on-site at customer facilities in Arlington, VA as required