Project Manager - Strategic Planning & Communications

Project Manager

Must be a US Citizen able to pass a Federal Background Check

Silver Spring Maryland (Hybrid)

@Orchard LLC a Federal Contractor is leading a proposal opportunity within NOAA under our prime contract vehicle and we are seeking a team of experienced Project Managers with capabilities in the areas of Strategic Communications and Strategic Program Management including Facilities Services. This is a bid-as-key opportunity where we would need individuals able to sign a letter of intent and join the program once awarded.

Some of the tasks incorporated in the Project Management Team for this engagement include (not all tasks are the responsibility of one PM):

Enhance Project Management capabilities by developing and executing processes to ensure effective planning through the execution of projects to include detailed plans accomplishments and schedules.

Assist with drafting updating and maintaining multi-year strategic plans.

Support the development of roadmaps that enable the achievement of strategic objectives over the planning cycle.

Work with Project Managers and client management to maintain project schedules and risk registers update and re-baseline as needed.

Plan and execute program and project management meetings including but not limited to: annual operating plan meetings quarterly reviews process improvement meetings and weekly project management coordination meetings.

Track actions from meetings and coordinate with project managers to facilitate completion of those actions.

Develop artifacts for NOAA planning and review meetings.

Provide data analytics support to enhance project management and operational efficiencies.

Support NOAA and Commerce taskers regarding strategic plans including the development of associated documents spreadsheets presentations and other materials.

o Leverage Smartsheet to monitor and control the scope quality budget risks and schedule in a matrixed environment.

o Train OCAO Federal staff on the Smartsheet solutions utilized across the organization.

o Develop and maintain Smartsheet features including workflow automations dynamic forms notifications and dashboards to coordinate and facilitate the teams planning and execution of tasks and deliverables.

Implement Change Management practices with Line Offices to facilitate the transition to a new workplace environment and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Assist with scheduling and coordination of training for NOAAs transition to electronic records-keeping and new workplace practices in a modern environment.

Develop an internal organizational communication plan and an external/customer-facing communications plan that educates and socializes the work being conducted by the Agency.

Develop outreach programs for NOAA employees (e.g. Town Hall meetings expos) external stakeholders and partners Department of Commerce (DOC) Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Congressional Staff with a mission to educate and socialize the change management resulting from OCAOs initiatives and the impact on the NOAA community.

Develop and/or update media channels.

Write and edit content for websites toolkits social media graphics video news articles PowerPoint briefings and briefing papers for special projects & briefings.

The background for the Project Managers in the team will include:

A Bachelors degree Masters degree preferred

A PMP certification is required

At least 5 years of experience in strategic project management in areas such as strategic planning strategic communications and administrative program management.

At least 3 years supporting the NOAA mission either as an employee affiliate or consultant.

Certification in SmartSheets (preferred)

Certification in Change Management (preferred).

Compensation for the Project Managers on this engagement is based on experience and qualifications and the role assigned relative to Government labor categories. It is expected to be in the range between $80000 and $160000.

If you match the requirements for this opportunity and believe you have the experience and talent to succeed in the role we need to hear from you!

Established in 2010 @Orchard LLC has an exceptional reputation providing staffing solutions to time-sensitive talent scarcity issues to deliver better talent management ROI. Our specialty lies in the critical area of program talent