Project Manager, On-Site

ICF is seeking a Project Manager who will be the primary on-site lead responsible for providing comprehensive project management oversight and technical direction in support of program operations under this federal contract. This role ensures that all contractual tasks are executed in compliance with federal guidelines HHS/ACF/OHS procedures and contract requirements. The Program Manager will oversee personnelmaintaineffective administrative control ensure quality assurance and serve as thecentral pointof coordination between Contractor staff and Government officials.

This will be on-site in DC 5 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall project leadership direction administration and quality assurance to ensure successful execution of all contract requirements.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and manage all activitiesrequiredto delivertimely effective supportin accordance withthe Statement of Work (SOW).
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for the COR and OHS management officials receiving tasking guidance and priorities.
• Track project performanceidentifyissues or emerging trends and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Recruit assign manage andretaintechnically qualified personnel capable of executing assigned functions efficiently reliably and professionally.
• Manage staff performance workloads schedules andtrainingas necessary.
• Ensure the development and dissemination of clearaccurate andtimelycommunications to stakeholders including federal agencies state partners thegeneral public and media outlets.
• Coordinate consulting services including technical advice strategic planning process improvement and mission-oriented program analysis as requested byOHS.
• Establish and manage quality assurance and quality control procedures for all deliverables and tasks.
• Monitor compliance with all contract requirements federal guidelines and internal Contractor policies.
• Ensure all travel and direct costs receive COR pre-approval prior to incurring expenses.
• Support the design development testing or operation of new services or concepts proposed by the Contractor or OHS.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Mastersdegree in public administration business management communications or related field
• 5years of experience in federal program management project management or large-scale operations oversight.
• 2years ofexperience leading multidisciplinary teams in a federal contracting environment.
• US government issued security clearancerequired(will beinitiatedupon hire)
• Valid drivers license and ability to pass an MVR check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting HHS ACF or Office of Head Start programs.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience in media relations stakeholder outreach or public communications.
• Background in consulting organizational development or policy analysis.
• Strong understanding of federal guidelines administrative requirements and government communication practices.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects prioritize tasks and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in quality assurance performance monitoring and process improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior federal officials and diverse stakeholder groups.

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