Federal Contracting Program Manager

Federal Contracting Program Manager at Echo Five Group Federal Contracting Program Manager at Echo Five Group in Brentwood, Maryland Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Overview:

Echo Five Group (EFG) is seeking a highly skilled and versatile Program Manager to provide comprehensive contractual support to the Department of the Navy's Office of Civilian Human Resources (OCHR). This role supports a range of high-visibility initiatives across education, workforce development, strategic planning, and legislative affairs. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with a strong background in federal consulting, project management, and organizational transformation. Why Join Us? At Echo Five Group (EFG), we are committed to supporting our team members just as we support our clients. We celebrate individual strengths and foster an environment that promotes both professional and personal growth. Joining a fast-growing firm offers the unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful programs while gaining insight into all aspects of organizational operations. This position also offers a leadership role supporting the transformation of the Navy's civilian workforce, contributing to high-impact projects in education, policy, and readiness.

What You'll Do:

Provide overall leadership and management for complex task orders and client initiatives. Evaluate performance outcomes and recommend improvements to support short- and long-term success. Direct project activities and resources to meet technical and performance requirements. Develop and deliver high-impact presentations and written communications. Lead and facilitate client meetings, prepare agendas, track action items, and document meeting outcomes. Support senior Navy leaders with strategic recommendations and decision-making tools. Implement change management strategies to enable adoption of new policies and organizational processes. Oversee timely execution of deliverables and ensure adherence to quality standards. Secure follow-on work while seeking to grow current or new task orders.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in business, Public Administration, Policy, HR Management, or related field (PhD may substitute for two years of experience). Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in program or project management, preferably supporting DoD or Navy clients. PMP Certification required. Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, workforce development, and legislative affairs. Exceptional analytical, communication, and organizational skills. Proven ability to manage competing priorities and lead multi-functional teams. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project). Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET Clearance and CAC.