Project Manager​/Operations Support Specialist Qualifications

Overview

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

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Summary: The Project Manager shall be responsible for the oversight and guidance of all Contracting Personnel, ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables and overall contract performance on a part-time basis.

Essential Job Functions:

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the Contractor and Government representatives for all contract-related matters.
• Provide overall management, coordination, scheduling, and oversight of contractor personnel supporting OASA IE&E and ODASAs.
• Ensure contract performance meets all Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements, quality standards, and delivery timelines.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, deliverables, staffing levels, and resource allocation to ensure successful contract execution.
• Coordinate daily operational activities across multiple functional support areas, including operations support, security administration, communications, knowledge management, and web development.
• Prepare and deliver status reports, performance metrics, meeting summaries, and other management documentation as required.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between Government stakeholders and contractor personnel.
• Identify project risks, operational issues, and performance concerns, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate travel using the Defense Travel System (DTS) across the organization.
• Track and maintain records of travel obligations and expenses for reporting purposes.
• Coordinate transportation by liaising with Washington Headquarters Services Executive Services Directorate utilizing the Pentagon Motor Pool.
• Schedule and reserve secure and non-secure conference rooms for classified and unclassified meetings.
• Develop, implement, and maintain administrative Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), internal controls, and records management protocols for organizational documentation.
• Develop, draft, and prepare decision‑ready/read‑ahead materials including executive summaries (EXSUMs), briefing books, talking points, memorandums, and secure meeting packets.
• Maintain roster of current team members and their responsibilities.
• Track and manage internal taskers, correspondence, and reporting requirements using SharePoint, Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS), or Task Management Tool (TMT) platforms.
• Serve as the primary administrative official supporting planning, coordination, and execution of internal and external engagements.
• Coordinate with IE&E staff and external stakeholders on IT systems, Audio Visual/Video Teleconferencing (AV/VTC) technology and scheduling platforms.
• Support organizational assessments, process reviews, and special projects on behalf of the leadership.
• Provide additional administrative support as required during surge or continuity operations.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of federal government contracting environments and program/project management principles.
• Familiarity with Department of Defense and Department of the Army organizational structures, policies, and administrative processes.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and team coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including briefing senior leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, collaboration tools, and project tracking systems.
• Ability to analyze operational requirements and implement effective solutions.
• Knowledge of risk management, quality assurance, and performance management practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and discretion while handling sensitive or classified…