Project Management Specialist – DC, MD, VA Locals

• Participate as a core member of joint working groups to support and advance SFLC strategic initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance, alignment, and seamless coordination across cross-functional teams, leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Lead and manage diverse, matrixed project teams to achieve the core objectives of SFLC strategic projects and pilot programs.
• Utilize modern IT project management platforms (e.g., Azure Dev Ops, Jira, Confluence) to track progress and maintain visibility.
• Employ Agile project management methodologies to drive adaptable, efficient workflows.
• Develop comprehensive project plans covering scope, schedule, resource allocation, and robust risk management strategies.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, analyze and develop Courses of Action (COAs), prepare decision-maker artifacts, and navigate complex organizational processes.
• Oversee all operational actions required to ensure end-to-end project success and delivery.
• Draft and deliver executive-level reports across the project lifecycle, including a comprehensive final summary report upon project completion.
• Support the end-to-end development and execution of business process improvement and modernization initiatives within the Business Operations Division.
• Lead integrated project teams to define, document, and roll out modernization strategies and technical solutions.
• Develop, maintain, and execute Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M), ensuring alignment with strategic organizational goals.
• Devise innovative strategies to solve complex operational challenges.
• Drive project execution strictly against approved POA&M, ensuring on-time outcome delivery and adherence to high-quality standards.

• Strong, demonstrated understanding of Coast Guard (CG) organizational structure, culture, and processes.
• Proven ability to operate independently with minimal guidance, taking full ownership of complex initiatives.
• Demonstrated expertise in Agile project management practices.
• Hands-on proficiency with modern project management toolsets (Azure Dev Ops, Jira, Confluence, etc.).
• Background in developing and maintaining implementation plans, POA&M, risk matrices, and decision artifacts.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills; expert ability to prepare executive-level reports and decision briefs.
• Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills across matrixed, cross-functional environments.

Demonstrates expertise in Agile project management and modern IT project management platforms, ensuring effective execution of strategic initiatives and operational improvements. Capable of leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects while delivering high-quality outcomes and executive-level reporting.

• Agile Project Management
• Azure Dev Ops
• Jira
• Confluence
• Stakeholder Management

• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Implementation Plans
• Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
• Decision Artifacts

• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Presentation Skills
• Facilitation Skills
• Independent Operation

• Coast Guard Organizational Structure
• Cross-Functional Teams
• Matrixed Environments
• Business Process Improvement
• Strategic Initiatives

• Modern Project Management Toolsets
• IT Project Management Platforms