Project Manager

US-Defense-Media-Activity; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

US-Defense-Media-Activity is seeking a seasoned professional to independently manage a complex, enterprise-wide portfolio of strategic programs of national significance at Fort Meade. The role requires translating national defense strategies into actionable long-range plans and leading business process re-engineering using Lean Six Sigma techniques.

The incumbent will perform COR duties on high-value contracts and deliver data-driven briefings and executive-level decision papers to senior

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.
• Experience includes managing an enterprise-wide strategic program and portfolio of national significance.
• Translating defense strategies into actionable long-range plans and leading process re-engineering using Lean Six Sigma.
• Performing COR duties on high-value contracts and delivering data-driven briefings to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Independent management of a complex portfolio of strategic programs and functions of national significance.
• Translating national-level defense strategies into long-range plans and leading enterprise-level business process re-engineering.
• Delivering authoritative, data-driven briefings and decision papers to senior executive leadership.

Skills

Portfolio management

Strategic planning

Lean Six Sigma

COR duties

Data-driven briefing

Job description

This position is part of the War Media Activity (WMA). The incumbent will be responsible for the independent management of a complex portfolio of strategic programs and functions that are of national significance.

You may qualify at the GS- 13 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:

• Demonstrating independent management of a complex, enterprise-wide strategic program and project portfolio of national significance.
• Translating national-level defense strategies into actionable long-range plans, leading enterprise-level business process re-engineering using methodologies like Lean Six Sigma and performing Contracting Officer Representative (COR) duties on high-value contracts.
• Delivering authoritative, data-driven briefings and decision papers to senior executive leadership to drive resource allocation.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.