Project Manager

Red Carrot

$90K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS required; MA or MBA preferred
  • Able to obtain the government Fitness Determination
  • Experience managing multi-task federal contracts with diverse teams
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills
  • Experience as a primary contact with government Contracting Officers and CORs
  • Willingness to work on-site in Arlington, VA

Responsibilities

  • Act as the main contact for the Contracting Officer and COR
  • Manage and administer all tasks outlined in the Statement of Work
  • Draft a Task Order Project Management Plan post-kickoff
  • Maintain ongoing communication with federal points of contact
  • Attend meetings to update on progress and resolve issues
  • Recommend procedural changes for better management
  • Ensure staffing levels meet contract requirements
  • Provide monthly progress reports to the Contracting Officer and COR
  • Be available for communication from 8:00am to 4:30pm ET

Benefits

  • Training and Development including tuition reimbursement
  • Top-tier healthcare including medical, dental, vision and life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company matching and no vesting period
  • Discretionary profit-sharing plan after one year of employment
  • Flexible work hours and generous paid time off including 11 federal holidays
Full Job Description
Project Manager
Level: Journeyman | Work Location: On-Site - Arlington, VA
This position is contingent upon contract award.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Serve as the single point of contact for the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for all contract matters
  • Provide centralized administration and management for all tasks identified in the Statement of Work
  • Prepare a Task Order Project Management Plan within 10 business days of the kickoff meeting, describing the technical approach, organizational resources, and management controls
  • Conduct routine, ongoing communications with identified federal points of contact for the duration of the contract
  • Participate in regularly scheduled meetings to provide updates on work in progress, discuss issues, and resolve matters as they arise
  • Identify and recommend procedure changes to maintain efficient and effective management of leadership engagement activities
  • Ensure contractually required staffing levels are maintained at all times; coordinate replacements and notify the COR of any absences
  • Provide monthly progress reports to the Contracting Officer and COR including labor hours by category, direct costs, technical progress, schedule status, and travel
  • Be available to the COR via telephone between 8:00am and 4:30pm ET, Monday through Friday, and respond to technical issues within 2 hours of notification
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • BA/BS required; MA or MBA preferred
  • Currently holds, or is able to obtain, the required government Fitness Determination
  • Demonstrated experience managing multi-task federal contracts with diverse teams across communications, creative, and administrative disciplines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently
  • Experience serving as a primary contractor point of contact with government Contracting Officers and CORs
  • Ability to work on-site at customer facilities in Arlington, VA as required

Benefits at Red Carrot:

At Red Carrot, we empower you to be a leader. We attract and develop talent from all backgrounds because we believe there's strength in diversity, offering different perspectives and skills. Together, we can solve our client's biggest challenges. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Training and Development - Tuition reimbursement and professional trainings for eligible employees.
  • Healthcare - Top-tier medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) Plan - 401(k)-retirement and Roth plan with company matching and no vesting period.
  • Profit Sharing - Discretionary profit-sharing plan to all eligible employees after one year of employment.
  • Paid Time Off - Provides flexible work hours, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays.

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