Are you looking for a company where you can work with talented colleagues to contribute to our core purpose - to work with government to create results? If you like solving challenges and want to work on mission-oriented government programs, you will thrive in our collaborative environment that fosters inclusivity, encourages innovation, and appreciates you and your contributions when you deliver and grow the company.

Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience while meeting project deliverables. We are looking to add an energetic and dedicated Program Manager with 10 years of information technology experience to join our Washington, DC team that will add to our culture and fully embrace our commitments to deliver, grow and thrive. During your tenure with us, you will work on various projects across Federal agencies. Those who have fulfilling careers here get involved across the company, helping the organization grow and supporting a thriving work environment. Whether you’re a Consultant or in Operations, you will work in meaningful ways to create results for the government.

If your strengths include: people management, building client relationships, strategy development, project management and excellent delivery, then we are looking foryou! 

About the Role:

You will be responsible for the FEMA IPAWS team. You will be managing a team of dedicated consultants to support this Federal government client with responsibilities spanning: client and stakeholder relationship management; team and performance management; resource planning and oversight; project planning, execution, and monitoring; and contract management. 

Key Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Assume the initiative and provide support to Corporate management in identifying future requirements
• Carry out our Commitments toDeliver, Grow, and Thrive
• Develop, maintain, and implement a Program Management Plan that guides the performance of all functional activities performed on the Program
• Evolve into a subject matter expert and master required skills
• Maintain customer contacts to ensure conformity to all contractual obligations
• Manage all aspects of program activity
• Manage and identify efficiencies or tools to improve existing/new organizational processes
• Provide technical and financial reports in order to show progress to Corporate management and customers
• Quickly establish, develop, and foster positive rapport with federal government clients in a professional, creative environment
• ​​​​​​​Represent a program management office team particular to a government agency
• Responsible for all aspects of program performance (technical, contractual, administrative, financial)
• Spearhead ‘action planning’ and implement new, creative initiatives 

Location:

You will work as part of a dynamic team remotely in metro-accessible Washington DC.

Required Experience/Skills:

• Comfortable working at a strategic level while producing high quality client deliverable
• Demonstrated project management ability
• Demonstrates anunflappable attitude even when faced with changes or adversity
• Direct experience working on a daily (face-to-face) basis to advise senior level clients
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience managing similar federal financial assistance business process projects
• Familiarity with the functional aspects of federal financial assistance programs and management of important events or tasks
• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 10 years experience in Information Technology or related field or Equivalent Experience
• Possess comprehensive, in-depth technical expertise and experience with quantitative and qualitative program evaluation designs, methods, and approaches
• Receptive to all forms of feedback from clients and colleagues, and proactive to make changes
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance
• Skilled in problem solving with a flexible approach towards stakeholders 
• Skilled in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) development/writing
• US citizenship or permanent resident and the ability to pass public trust clearance or suitability

Preferred Skills:

• PMP

Don’t think you have everything for this role but are still very interested? Please don’t hold back from applying because you may not have it all. There's no such thing as a perfect candidate. You can learn and grow with us. So, please apply if you consider yourself to be detail-oriented, can re-prioritize in a fast-paced environment, have great client management and people management skills, can manage high quality deliverables on time and this is a role that would make you excited to work every day.

And the part about consulting? You also don’t need to have a consulting background to apply - we have consultants here from many different backgrounds: non-profits, associations, government, private sector and anything in between. We offer a 2 day orientation where we teach you the Corner Alliance Way of Consulting. What you do need are: transferable skills.

Transferable Skills and Traits:

• Coachable - receptive to feedback and swift on implementing suggestions
• Unflappable - capability to navigate unexpected challenges with grace and come up with thoughtful solutions; you fully embrace a ‘we-will-figure-it-out’ mindset in chaos 
• Resourceful - eager to learn more and develop skills you may not have; and ability to learn new systems quickly and a thirst to learn independently 
• Innovative - willing to challenge the status quo, push boundaries, and suggest improvements to existing processes
• Excellent Writing Skills - ability to synthesize, be concise, use the active voice, proofread and edit
• Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills - ability to collect and analyze relevant information, problem-solve, and make rational decisions
• Prioritization Skills -  ability to sequence tasks in order of terms of importance; and willingness to pivot if more important tasks arise
• Rapport Builder - having a natural ability to build candid, honest relationships with our clients and colleagues

About Us:

We are a dynamic and growing management consulting firm headquartered in downtown DC focused on creating an experience that feels a bit different for our clients. We have their backs, push them with new ideas, and start every solution with their stakeholders to create high-performing, high-results Federal Government programs. Corner Alliance is serious about our Commitments: to Deliver excellence, Grow the business and Thrive in a vibrant environment.

Our Core Purpose is simple and meaningful: We work with government to create results.

Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full time employees including 401k matching (4%), PTO (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks (2-5 years) and 5 weeks (5 years )), health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, FSA accounts, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays (including your birthday off), fitness & cell phone reimbursements, monthly all hands update meetings, annual in-person all hands team building day and evening out, regular check-ins for professional growth goals, semi-monthly one on one performance manager meetings, a social team that coordinates monthly events, use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative, and overall, a company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team.

Be a part of our award-winning firm and the great things we are doing - we are a recurrent Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company honoree and a past Winner of the Society of Human Resource Management When Work Works award for our amazing workplace culture.

Corner Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Corner Alliance please call (202) 754-8120 or email recruiting@corneralliance.com. 

Corner Alliance participates in the E-verify program and will provide the Federal Government with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S.

Visit us at www.corneralliance.com to learn more.