DCG Communications is hiring a
Federal Communications Program Manager

Summary

DCG is hiring a Federal Communications Program Manager to lead a communications contract within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The program manager will be responsible for managing a multi-million-dollar project and a large team, interfacing with clients, partners, and employees, and ensuring project operations run smoothly. They will also identify areas for growth and improvement, monitor project performance, prepare reports, and serve as a leader and trusted advisor.

Requirements

• A minimum of Eight (8) years of relevant professional experience as a project or program manager supporting communications and marketing campaigns, preferably in an agency setting, including managing a portfolio of mid-to-large federal contracts and teams
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or applicable area
• Two (2) – five (5) years of experience managing a portfolio of federal contracts, preferably within DHS
• Experience managing T&M Contracts
• Proven results-oriented problem-solving abilities
• Comfortability with program financials (rates, funding, varying types of federal contracts, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
• Must be a self-starter, motivated, and a problem solver
• Experience providing guidance, feedback, and consulting services to federal program managers
• Direct and proven experience successfully leading and managing large federal communications projects
• A customer-focused, flexible, astute leader who has won the respect of customers, peers, and employees
• Ability to work in a dynamic team-oriented environment, demonstrate teamwork and initiative, and function productively in the face of new assignments and the re-prioritization of existing assignments
• Experience facilitating resolution of customer requirements
• Prior experience developing and/or editing a variety of communication products
• Proven organizational skills and attention to detail, eagerness to work in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to manage a diverse workload
• Experience supporting DHS components and agencies either operationally or through project management strongly preferred
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead a communications contract within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
• Plan, execute, and supervise a multi-million-dollar project
• Manage a sizable team comprised of prime and subcontractors
• Build strong rapport with the federal client
• Proactively support portfolio growth organically
• Shape conversations and discussions with the client to prepare for recompetes
• Interface directly with clients, partners, and employees to ensure project operations run smoothly
• Partner with project managers to monitor project performance and review deliverables
• Identify possible areas for growth or improvement and address areas of concern
• Monitor project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques
• Prepare reports and present them to senior management as needed
• Draft thoughtful recommendations based on observation, leadership development best practices, and research
• Serve as a leader and trusted advisor, mentoring and directly overseeing at least three project managers and their growing team
• Responsible for end-to-end performance of all contracts in the portfolio
• Interact with and earn the trust of senior-level clients

Benefits

• Market competitive pay
• A variety of rich healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as group life insurance
• 401(k) retirement with 4% corporate match and immediate vesting upon enrollment
• Annual monetary supplement toward mental and physical wellbeing, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 100% Paid Family Bonding for all new parents (including adoption), short-term, and long-term disability
• Generous paid time off including 11 paid federal holidays and a floating holiday annually
• A wide variety of growth and development opportunities such as internal learning & development programs and professional development for those seeking to further their professional growth