What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Council For Logistics Research Inc?
Project Manager
Council for Logistics Research, Inc. McLean, VA
Benefits Offered: Medical, Life Insurance, 401k, Dental
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Emmitsburg, MD (National Emergency Training Center
Supervises: Yes
Security Requirement: Public Trust
Description of Work: The Project Manager (PM) provides overall management, leadership, and coordination for FEMA’s Independent Study Program (ISP) Support Services contract. The PM serves as the single point of contact with FEMA’s Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), ensuring quality, timely, and compliant execution of all deliverables under the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The PM is responsible for all contractor work performed, directs personnel, manages daily operations, and ensures contract compliance with FEMA’s policies, privacy requirements, and service standards.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and monthly statistical reports.
- Work with others in a team environment through Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
- Coordinate multiple workstreams and maintaining contract deliverable schedules.
- Ensure compliance with FEMA’s policies on Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), records management, and Section 508 requirements.
- Demonstrated leadership in leading a team of customer service members to aid in providing technical and customer support services for FEMA’s Independent Study Program
Required Education, Skills, and Experience:
- Five (5) years of experience in project management or a related field.
- Demonstrated success in leading multi-person teams and supervising staff in a federal or academic training environment.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written) to convey technical and administrative information to FEMA leadership.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills for evaluating problems, developing corrective actions, and improving processes.
- Decision-making ability to ensure mission continuity and deliverable quality.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Business, Public Administration, Education, or related field preferred.
- PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.
- Experience managing federal training, education, or records administration programs.
- Familiarity with Federal Records Act, FOIA, and Privacy Act requirements.
- Experience with FEMA or DHS systems and program reporting structures.
CLR and its subcontractors shall abide by the requirements of 41CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity and sexual orientation, protected veteran status or disability.