Senior Project Manager

Bart & Associates LLC•Arlington, VA

18h

About The Position

Senior Project Manager At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team! Job Summary B&A is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager needed to oversee SAF/FM workforce development and executive support programs. The role requires managing multiple contracts, coordinating personnel, ensuring quality deliverables, and serving as the main liaison between contractor teams and government officials.

Requirements

Master’s degree (preferred in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field).
Minimum 10 years of project management, program oversight, executive support, or workforce development experience.
At least 4 years of supervisory/management experience overseeing task orders of similar size and complexity.
Minimum 4 years of experience applying DoD and Department of the Air Force financial laws, regulations, and guidance.
Demonstrated experience managing DoD workforce development or financial management support contracts.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities within schedule and resource constraints.
Track record of maintaining low personnel turnover (<10%) on previous contracts.
PMP certification or DAWIA Program Management Level III equivalent.
Experience supporting SAF/FM or equivalent senior DoD organizations.
Strong cross-functional team leadership across multiple task areas.
Budget oversight, milestone tracking, and deliverable management.
Coordination and communication with senior executives and stakeholders.
Preparation of high-level briefings, reports, and executive materials.
Development and implementation of SOPs and Quality Control Plans (QCPs).
Risk anticipation, issue identification, and corrective action implementation.
Contract compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements.
Workforce stability and retention strategy implementation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Active Secret clearance required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with DoD financial and workforce management systems (DCPDS, FM LMS).
Microsoft Project proficiency for scheduling and tracking.
Advanced skills in data aggregation and reporting.
Prior SAF/FM or comparable DoD financial management program experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure efficient integration, execution, and coordination of all contract requirements for SAF/FM Workforce Development & Executive Support.
Serve as single point of contact between contractor personnel and Government officials (Contracting Officer, COR, FME Director, etc.).
Oversee planning, resource allocation, quality assurance, deliverable production, and stakeholder communication for multiple concurrent programs across 8 functional task areas supporting ~13,000 personnel.
Manage program schedules, personnel, and deliverables to ensure compliance with all PWS requirements.
Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and alignment with Air Force Financial Management enterprise goals.
Produce Monthly Status Reports (MSR) including accomplishments, work in progress, issues/risks, and Contractor Control List (CCL) tracking.
Develop, maintain, and enforce Contract Management Standard Operating Procedure (CMSOP) including onboarding/offboarding and access management processes.
Schedule and conduct Post-Award Orientation (PAO) within seven calendar days of contract start.
Attend and support meetings with Government officials to discuss contract performance and staffing.
Prepare and deliver In-Progress Reviews (IPRs) and other performance briefings.

Benefits

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU).
B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.
The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
A formal mentorship program
Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
Brand Ambassador program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
Monthly teambuilding events
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