Project Manager

Essnova Solutions, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Essnova Solutions, Inc. seeks a Project Manager to lead contractor operations for FEMA's NTED Training Partners Program (TPP).

You will be the main liaison between the contractor team and FEMA leadership, ensuring continuity of operations and timely responses during core business hours. The role requires eight+ years in project management or government operations, deep knowledge of emergency management, and strong leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years in project management, business operations, or government operations.
• Ability to supervise or lead teams in a contractor environment.
• Expert knowledge of emergency management and response operations.
• Proficient reading, writing, speaking, and understanding of English.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee day-to-day contractor operations and task execution.
• Serve as primary liaison between contractor team and FEMA leadership (COR/POC).
• Maintain availability during core business hours and respond to inquiries within 24 hours.
• Conduct weekly status reviews with the COR on progress, risks, and deliverables.
• Prepare and submit monthly progress reports, including expenditures and issues.
• Coordinate and obtain advance approval for all staff travel.
• Develop and maintain a Business Continuity Plan for emergencies.
• Participate in program kickoff activities and planning sessions with FEMA leadership.
• Designate and manage qualified alternates to ensure continuity of operations.
• Provide supervisory direction to the contractor team, including subcontractors.

Skills

8+ years experience

Supervisory experience

Emergency management expertise

English proficiency

Job description

Position Overview

The Project Manager leads all contractor operations supporting FEMA's National Training and Education Division (NTED) Training Partners Program (TPP). Serves as the primary point of contact between the contractor team and FEMA leadership, including the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative. This is a full-time Key Personnel position.

Job Functions

• Direct and oversee all day-to-day contractor operations and task execution
• Serve as the primary liaison between the contractor team and FEMA government stakeholders
• Maintain daily availability during core business hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET, Monday - Friday) and respond to technical inquiries within 24 hours
• Conduct weekly status reviews with the COR to communicate progress, risks, and deliverable status
• Prepare and submit monthly progress reports covering activities completed, deliverables submitted, issues encountered, and projected expenditures
• Coordinate and obtain advance approval for all staff travel
• Develop and maintain a Business Continuity Plan to sustain operations during emergencies
• Participate in program kickoff activities and ongoing planning sessions with FEMA leadership
• Designate and manage qualified alternate(s) to maintain continuity of operations during any absence
• Provide supervisory direction to the full contractor team, including subcontractors and consultants

Minimum Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of work experience in project management, business operations, or government operations
• Supervisory or team lead experience
• Expert knowledge of emergency management and response operations
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English