Part-Time Program Manager

Position: Part-Time Program Manager (24 hours per week)

Location: Washington DC Area (DC,MD,VA)

POSITION SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

Q2IMPACT is seeking a Part Time Program Manager (PM) to provide exceptional project management of a critical knowledge management contract in the security cooperation space. The ideal candidate brings over 7 years of experience in security cooperation project management and/or knowledge management, strong in-personal skills, and strong client management skills. The PM will also demonstrate strong operation and budgeting skills, to ensure the contract is delivered with quality, compliance, and in adherence to financial targets.

This individual will help a recently initiated contract implement its submitted workplan, with objectives focused on curated content, enhanced communication, and dynamic feedback loops to integrate user feedback. The Program Manager will ensure the day to day operations of the contract runs smoothly, with oversight from the Project Director.

This position provides the opportunity to work with a dynamic team in supporting government clients across the "Three Ds": Diplomacy, Development, and Defense, and contribute to the company’s thought leadership in MEL, evaluation ethics, safeguards, and global learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

• Develop and oversee implementation timeline

• Manage daily workflows in accordance with timeline

• Provide operational backstopping

• Manage day to day budget tracker

• Ensure invoicing is timely and accurate

• Develop and maintain internal and external meeting calendar

Client Engagement and Coordination

• Serve as a point of contact for clients; meet regularly with them to discuss progress, gather feedback, and propose solutions.

• Identify client pain points and design responsive and innovative solutions; support solution architecture and technical strategy and on contract growth efforts.

• Manage multiple project components, ensuring timeliness, quality, and alignment with client goals and USG policy requirements.

• Coordinate with internal teams on work planning, operations, budgeting, and technical implementation.

• Maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders, including USG counterparts from different organizations

• Lead implementation of a security cooperation knowledge management framework and its integration into client SharePoint page

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Master’s in International Security, Public Policy, Economics, Evaluation, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience, including managing large-scale, multi-country evaluations with cross-functional teams.

• Experience working with DOD or Security Cooperation.

• Excellent writing skills and ability to lead the development of high-quality deliverables, including technical reports and reporting.

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience engaging with clients, communities, and implementing partners.

• U.S. citizenship

Preferred:

• PMP or other project management certification

• Experience in solution architecture and technical strategy development.

• Demonstrated success with on-contract growth and sales

• Demonstrated success with the federal sales cycle and capture, including proposal development

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

This position reports to Associate Director of Programs

COMPENSATION RANGE

Pro-rated equivalent to 100,000-130,000 annually ($60,000-$78,000)

WORKING CONDITIONS & REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:

The incumbent in this position will work in a professional office environment and will utilize the following equipment when working:

• Computer (laptop or desktop)

• Printer/Photocopier/Scanner/Fax

• Telephone

• Other (Specify if any)

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume/CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience. Incomplete applications may not be reviewed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The physical demands and work environment that have been described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This position description is an overview of the major functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; the Employee’s Manager may assign other duties as related or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without the need for additional compensation.

Salary : $60,000 - $78,000