Program Manager; PM Communications Support Services USAR | OCAR

Program Manager (PM) – Communications Support Services

Full‑time, Exempt 1099 contract or W‑2 position supporting the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and Office of the Chief Army Reserve (OCAR). The role is generally located in Fort Liberty, North Carolina, and may involve travel across the Southeast United States (CONUS).

Provide program management and communications support for strategic messaging, public affairs, outreach, and leadership communication initiatives for USAR‑equivalent organizations. Lead secure mission communications that connect leaders, soldiers, families, and stakeholders through consistent Army Reserve messaging.

• Oversee full contract performance: manage scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality.
• Serve as the primary liaison to KO/COR and supervise the engagement team.
• Ensure compliance with the PWS, QASP, FAR, and Army policies.
• Coordinate stakeholder communication, reporting, and strategic messaging.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support mission, operational, and strategic objectives.

• 10+ years of experience in public affairs, strategic communications, or management consulting supporting DoD or USAR‑equivalent organizations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, HR, Psychology, Business Management, Business Administration, or 10 years of equivalent experience.
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense sector, particularly in communications support services.

• Program and project management proficiency with a focus on strategic communications.
• Stakeholder coordination and reporting.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) proficiency;
  Adobe Acrobat and Visio preferred.
• Strong leadership, accountability, decision‑making, and compliance management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Pro Sidian is an equal‑opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Citizenship in the United States is required.

• Competitive compensation with group health benefits, pre‑tax employee benefits, and performance incentives.
• Group medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays; 10 company holidays plus government holidays.
• Pre‑tax payment programs and flexible spending accounts.
• Purchasing discounts and savings plans.
• Security clearance benefits for sensitive federal work.
• Employee and contractor referral bonus program (up to $5,000).
• Performance incentives tied to new client engagements.
• Supplemental life / accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.

Pro Sidian is committed to fostering a challenging and progressive environment, encouraging continuous learning, leadership, client service, business management, and innovation. All requirements and competencies are outlined above.