What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at UpSlope, Inc.?
Upslope Advisors is seeking a Project Manager to support an upcoming FEMA National Preparedness training contract. This key personnel role is ideal for a senior leader who can oversee contract performance, manage multiple workstreams, and serve as the primary interface with Government stakeholders.
This position is contingent upon successful contract award.
Responsibilities
Experience
Upslope Advisors is an 8(a) certified business consulting and professional services firm dedicated to delivering high-impact solutions to our federal clients. We specialize in program management, IT services, research security, and mission support that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and drive mission success. Our team partners closely with government agencies to design and implement strategies that accelerate response times, safeguard critical assets, and strengthen organizational resilience.
This position is contingent upon successful contract award.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all contractor work performed under the contract.
- Act as the main interface with the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) on performance, deliverables, and issue resolution.
- Lead execution across program management, course review, instructor audit, logistics, reporting, and consulting support activities.
- Oversee day-to-day contract performance and ensure work remains aligned with contract requirements.
- Conduct weekly status reviews and keep Government stakeholders informed of progress, risks, and issues.
- Prepare and submit monthly, annual, final, and ad hoc reports as required.
- Facilitate Course Review Board meetings and support issue resolution related to course development and delivery.
- Ensure timely submission of work products and provide written notification of delays, revised timelines, and performance impacts when necessary.
- Develop and maintain the Business Continuity Plan and coordinate continuity procedures during emergency or disrupted operations.
- Ensure high standards of quality, timeliness, coordination, and organization across all assigned task areas.
Experience
- Minimum eight (8) years of relevant experience required.
- Supervisory or team lead experience required.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, business operations, and government operations.
- Strong knowledge of emergency management and response operations.
- Experience managing multiple stakeholders, deliverables, and deadlines in a federal environment preferred.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Must be able to serve as key personnel for the duration of contract performance.
- Must be able to support onsite and offsite work requirements, including approved telework and travel as needed.
- Experience supporting FEMA, DHS, preparedness, training, or related federal mission-support programs.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in a consulting or mission-support environment.
- Familiarity with curriculum review, instructor audit processes, and continuity planning.
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Upslope Advisors is an 8(a) certified business consulting and professional services firm dedicated to delivering high-impact solutions to our federal clients. We specialize in program management, IT services, research security, and mission support that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and drive mission success. Our team partners closely with government agencies to design and implement strategies that accelerate response times, safeguard critical assets, and strengthen organizational resilience.