Program Manager / Senior Strategic Communications Lead

Knowledge Management, Inc.

$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in DoD project management or logistics tech development
  • Experience collaborating with senior military or civilian leaders
  • Strong writing skills for complex logistics communications
  • Familiarity with Marine Corps logistics and programs
  • Must be eligible for Secret clearance and DoD CAC/PKI
  • Master's degree required
  • PMP or DAWIA certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead Strategic Communications for GPN Governance
  • Act as primary contact for the Contracting Officer's Representative
  • Manage the Transition-In Plan and monthly status reports
  • Design executive briefings and communication materials
  • Prepare packages for governance boards and councils
  • Draft strategic communication plans for stakeholder updates
  • Brief senior leadership on logistics details with clarity
  • Oversee contract administration independently

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Group Term Life and Accidental Death insurance
  • Voluntary Term Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-term disability insurance
Full Job Description
***THIS IS FOR A PROPOSAL***

Position Title: Program Manager / Senior Strategic Communications Lead

Number of positions: 1

Location addresses: On-site at the Pentagon or Quantico, VA as designated by the Government

Clearance level: Secret

Salary: Please provide your salary requirement

Start date: 30 Sept 2026

Position Summary:

This position serves as the single point of accountability for overall contract performance and is designated the Program Manager

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead all Strategic Communications support to the GPN Governance
  • Primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and is
  • Responsible for the Transition-In Plan due within 30 days of award, Monthly Status Reports due by the 15th of each month, and comprehensive support for GPN PO meetings including executive agendas, minutes, and action-item tracking.
  • Designs and produces executive briefing slides, background papers, and talking points for senior military and civilian leadership
  • Prepares and coordinates material packages for GPN governance boards and executive steering councils
  • Drafts strategic communications plans and stakeholder information packets conveying GPN capability updates across the Joint Logistics Enterprise (JLEnt).
  • Must be able to credibly brief flag officers and senior civilians on short notice, translate technical logistics detail into executive-ready narrative
  • Run day-to-day contract administration without direct daily oversight

Minimum Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of experience managing and directing DoD projects or programs related to logistics initiatives and/or technology development and integration
  • Proven, demonstrable ability to work directly with flag officers or senior civilian leadership in developing communications support for strategic initiatives.
  • Excellent writing skills with the ability to present complex logistics or program concepts succinctly for senior leadership review.
  • Working knowledge of Marine Corps structures, missions, and programs for organizations involved in logistics activities; detailed knowledge of Marine Corps logistics issues and initiatives is preferred.
  • Eligible for and able to obtain a Secret clearance and DoD CAC/PKI credentials prior to or immediately upon award.
  • Available to report on-site at the Pentagon or Quantico, VA as designated by the Government.

Certifications:
  • PMP or DAWIA Program Management certification

Education
  • Master's degree

Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Voluntary Term Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-term disability insurance

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