Project Manager

The Project Manager plans, executes, and oversees strategic internal and external communication projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet objectives on time and within budget. Key responsibilities include developing communication plans, managing project timelines and resources, ensuring message consistency, tracking project progress, and analyzing the effectiveness of communication initiatives. This role requires strong organizational, leadership, and writing skills to effectively manage content, materials, and campaigns for diverse audiences

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, and 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mid-level Project Management certification, or equivalent certification, and 
• At least fifteen (15) years of relevant experience, or 
• At least twelve (12) years of experience with a Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, Business, or a related field. 
• The Project Manager shall also possess, at minimum, the following and clearly demonstrate these traits in his or her resume: 
• Ability to provide guidance and direction for executive level projects implementing initiative management principles, business process development, business re- engineering, and strategic business projects. 
• Capability to manage projects of high complexity and to direct the completion of projects within estimated timeframes and resource constraints. 
• Ability to coordinate all parties to tasks and review work products for completeness, quality, and adherence to customer requirements. 
• Ability to read and interpret Government policy, regulations, and directives, and to apply those interpretations when directed by the Project Manager or designee fully and legally to all PWS activities. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with executive level personnel. 
• Ability to provide executive level coaching. 
• Extensive experience supporting communications for an Agency within the Department of Homeland Security, with Coast Guard experience a plus.

This is a hybrid position, but will require onsite support at US Coast Guard HQ in Washington D.C.