Project Manager

BlueWater Federal Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueWater Federal Solutions, Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a senior Project Manager to support the DHS U.S. Coast Guard PMASS program.

You will serve as the primary liaison for the Contracting Officer and COR, guiding executive initiatives and steering complex projects to on-time completion. Required are a PMP certification (or DHS mid-level PM equivalent), 15+ years of PM experience (12+ with a Master’s), and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• PMP certification, DHS mid-level Project Management certification, or equivalent.
• 15+ years of project management experience; or 12+ years with Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Serve as single point of contact for the CO and COR; accountability for all contractor work under the PWS.
• Guide executive initiatives involving initiative management, business process development, and strategic projects.
• Manage high-complexity projects to completion within schedules, timeframes, and resources.
• Coordinate all parties and review deliverables for quality and compliance with government requirements.
• Interpret policy and ensure lawful application across PWS activities.
• Communicate effectively with executive-level personnel and provide coaching.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teams

Policy interpretation

Executive communications

Coaching

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Overview

BlueWater Federal is looking for a Project Manager to support the DHS U.S. Coast Guard Deputy Commandant for Systems Program Management and Analytical Support Services (PMASS).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of contact for the Contracting Officer and COR and maintain accountability for all Contractor work performed under the PWS.
• Provide guidance and direction for executive-level initiatives involving initiative management, business process development, business re-engineering, and strategic business projects.
• Manage high-complexity projects to completion within approved schedules, estimated timeframes, and resource constraints.
• Coordinate all parties assigned to tasks and review deliverables for completeness, quality, and adherence to Government requirements.
• Interpret Government policy, regulations, and directives and ensure their full and lawful application across PWS activities.
• Communicate effectively with executive-level personnel and provide executive-level coaching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• PMP certification, DHS mid-level Project Management certification, or equivalent certification.
• 15+ years of project management experience; or at least 12 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
• Demonstrated leadership of executive-level initiatives, complex projects, cross-functional teams, quality reviews, policy interpretation, and executive communications/coaching.

BlueWater Federal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. BlueWater Federal is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We offer a competitive health and wellness benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our competitive compensation package includes generous 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, and life insurance options, and time off with pay. Salary range: 135-170K