Government Contracts - HUD Project Manager

IMPORTANT: FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CLEARANCE REQUIRED

This position requires an extensive federal government background clearance process, including a financial/credit history review, criminal background check, and other federal screening requirements.

Please be aware that the clearance process can take several months (up to 4 months or longer). Candidates must be willing and able to complete all required screenings. Employment is contingent upon successfully obtaining and maintaining federal government clearance.

The Opportunity 

The Kennedy Collective is seeking an experienced Government Contracts - HUD Project Manager to serve as the on-site operational leader for our federal AbilityOne contract supporting the HUD Financial Operations Center (FOC). This role is responsible for day-to-day staff supervision, workflow execution, quality control, and contract compliance for high-volume administrative and financial services.

As Government Contracts - HUD Project Manager, you’ll be the primary on-site point of contact with HUD leadership, ensuring work is delivered accurately, securely, and in full alignment with federal requirements and contract expectations.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, mentor, guide and manager an on-site team of approximately eight emerging professionals.
• Lead daily on-site operations supporting Title I claims, premiums, and mail processing
• Translate contract requirements, SOPs, and HUD guidance into clear daily work plans
• Monitor workloads, staffing coverage, backlogs, and performance risks
• Serve as the primary liaison to the HUD Contracting Officer Representative (COR)
• Ensure compliance with HUD security, privacy, and records management standards
• Track performance metrics, prepare reports, and support audits and reviews
• Address operational issues in real time and implement corrective actions as needed
• Identify process improvements to strengthen performance and contract stability

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing on-site teams in a regulated or government environment
• Experience supervising staff performing high-volume administrative or financial work
• Demonstrated experience utilizing Microsoft 365 applications for professional tasks
• Strong understanding of compliance-driven operations
• Ability to obtain and maintain required HUD background clearance
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

About The Kennedy Collective

For more than 75 years, The Kennedy Collective has partnered with public and private entities to deliver high-quality services while advancing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Our work is guided by our values of Challenging the Status Quo, Building Community, Creating Purpose, and Ensuring Inclusion.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities.

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