PROJECT MANAGER

Chugach Alaska Corporation; Charleston (SC); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading government contractor as a Project Manager in Charleston, SC, where you will drive proposal development for key contracts. Leverage your strong leadership and communication skills to manage cross-functional teams and ensure successful project outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy a remote work model with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in project management, particularly in IT or engineering.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Experience with GWAC/MAC vehicles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead RFI/RFP market assessments and acquisition forecasting.
• Oversee proposal development with cross-functional teams.
• Manage diverse portfolios ensuring compliance and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Job Overview

The Project Manager will lead acquisition forecasting, tracking, and RFI/RFP/Market Survey assessments for the Chugach Multi Award Contract (MAC) Response Team. The candidate will provide creativity, leadership, management, technical, and professional direction for developing quality responses to task order opportunities. They will oversee the development of high-quality, compliant proposals by coordinating with cross-functional teams, providing strategic leadership, and ensuring timely, compelling responses. Strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Work Model: Remote

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• Oversees a diverse portfolio of contract vehicles (MACs, Seaport; SAM and other); manages these vehicles ensuring acquisition of Labor Categories, reporting compliance, and other contract/government required reports.
• Lead and advise cross-functional teams with responsibility for cost, schedule, quality, and technical estimates.
• Streamline internal processes to enhance consistency, operational efficiency, and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Assist in maintaining MRT activity tracking of work in progress, including key milestones such as due dates, pricing/estimates, submission deadlines, white glove dates and amendment releases.
• Assist in daily monitoring of opportunities across MRT supported vehicles to review new RFQs/RFIs/RFPs that align with the company's capabilities.
• Provide internal notifications to capture and proposal teams of new relevant opportunities, providing key details and deadlines.
• Cultivate and strengthen key teaming relationships to ensure contract success and identify opportunities for organic account growth.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with other MRT team members, Program/Project Managers, and SMEs to identify, track, shape, pursue, and win GWAC task orders.
• Contributes to a safe work environment for all employees free from harassment, intimidation, retaliation, or discrimination.
• Communicates effectively, orally and in writing at all levels within a diverse organization.
• May assist and represent the MRT regarding ongoing ISO 9001 certification and/or CMMI appraisal activities; performs other duties as assigned.

Accountable For:

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to deal with people in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
• Ability to organize and prioritize own work as well as that of assigned staff.
• Ability to research and analyze data.

Job Requirements

Mandatory:

• Proven track record of successful management with a minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in project management in an IT and/or engineering environment; and/or project management on a DoD and/or other federal Government contract or operation.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of government contracting terminologies and applications.
• Outstanding organizational skills to ensure an efficient operation.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Be willing to travel up to 10-15%.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-hire drug test.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of and experience with GWAC/MAC vehicles and proposal development.

Working Conditions:

• This is a full-time position in support of the Chugach MRT team. The work may be performed in Charleston, SC or remotely. Travel can be up to fifteen percent of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical requirements are typical of an office environment.

Reasonable Accommodation:

CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any if its subsidiaries, please email [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• Oversees a diverse portfolio of contract vehicles (MACs, Seaport; SAM and other); manages these vehicles ensuring acquisition of Labor Categories, reporting compliance, and other contract/government required reports.
• Lead and advise cross-functional teams with responsibility for cost, schedule, quality, and technical estimates.
• Streamline internal processes to enhance consistency, operational efficiency, and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Assist in maintaining MRT activity tracking of work in progress, including key milestones such as due dates, pricing/estimates, submission deadlines, white glove dates and amendment releases.
• Assist in daily monitoring of opportunities across MRT supported vehicles to review new RFQs/RFIs/RFPs that align with the company's capabilities.
• Provide internal notifications to capture and proposal teams of new relevant opportunities, providing key details and deadlines.
• Cultivate and strengthen key teaming relationships to ensure contract success and identify opportunities for organic account growth.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with other MRT team members, Program/Project Managers, and SMEs to identify, track, shape, pursue, and win GWAC task orders.
• Contributes to a safe work environment for all employees free from harassment, intimidation, retaliation, or discrimination.
• Communicates effectively, orally and in writing at all levels within a diverse organization.
• May assist and represent the MRT regarding ongoing ISO 9001 certification and/or CMMI appraisal activities; performs other duties as assigned.

Accountable For:

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to deal with people in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
• Ability to organize and prioritize own work as well as that of assigned staff.
• Ability to research and analyze data.

The Project Manager will lead acquisition forecasting, tracking, and RFI/RFP/Market Survey assessments for the Chugach Multi Award Contract (MAC) Response Team. The candidate will provide creativity, leadership, management, technical, and professional direction for developing quality responses to task order opportunities. They will oversee the development of high-quality, compliant proposals by coordinating with cross-functional teams, providing strategic leadership, and ensuring timely, compelling responses. Strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Work Model: Remote