Deputy Project Manager

Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience while working in meaningful ways to create results for the government. We are currently seeking a Deputy Project Manager with 10+ years of experience to join our team and fully embrace our commitment to deliver, grow and thrive.  

About the Role: 

As a Deputy Project Manager supporting our Federal government client, you will assist the Task Order Manager in overseeing the contracting team. Your role will be pivotal in supporting the client's office in evaluating and analyzing policies and processes, resolving complex issues, facilitating strategic communications, business operations, strategic advisory, and coordinating meetings and events. This position holds a crucial function in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the client's office and contributes significantly to the project's success. 

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):  

• Quickly establish, develop, and foster positive rapport with federal government clients and partners in a professional, fast-paced, technical environment 

• Lead and manage the daily activities of the consulting team 

• Identify program strengths and weaknesses, assist in impact assessment and metrics development, and support the execution of the client’s priorities, goals, and objectives 

• Coordinate and manage the logistics for the client’s Bi-annual Leadership Offsite and other in-person meetings 

• Participate and advise in the development of strategic planning, stakeholder management, process development, and critical analysis of technical concepts 

• Apply project management techniques to support policy development, plans, schedules, and milestones  

• Identify and implement process efficiencies 

• Drive the implementation of innovative initiatives 

• Develop presentations and white papers in support of business operations activities 

• Provide recommendations for strategic changes leading to increased efficiency for staff 

• Develop templates, process flow, and standard operating procedures that can be used to execute future events and engagements 

• Work with key partners to ensure all external meetings and events follow the client’s processes, policies, and procedures 

• Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive 

Location: 

You will work as part of a hybrid team in the Washington, DC, metro area. With the expectation to work on the client site one day a week and up to five days a week.  

Required Experience/Skills:  

• A Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant professional experience 

  • A Master’s Degree and 5+ years of experience may be substituted in lieu of 10+ years of experience 

• Must have meeting and event planning experience and the ability to work collaboratively with key internal and external partners and stakeholders 

• Demonstrated project management experience to include policy development, plans, schedules, and milestones 

• Previous stakeholder management experience  

• Expertise in analyzing and developing ROI metrics 

• Demonstrated experience leading and managing a team to ensure a balanced workload 

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing 

• Must have an active Secret Clearance  

• US citizenship 

Preferred Experience/Skills: 

• A PMP certification  

• Workforce development and training experience  

• Knowledge management and records management experience  

• Strategic planning skills  

• Familiarity with DHS processes, policies, and procedures 

Don’t think you have everything for this role but are still very interested? Please don’t hold back from applying because you may not have it all. You can learn and grow with us. We're looking for someone who is coachable, unflappable in navigating challenges, resourceful in learning new skills, innovative in challenging the status quo, excellent in writing, analytical in thinking, skilled in prioritization, and a rapport builder with clients and colleagues. 

About Us: 

Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full-time employees including 401k matching (4%), PTO (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks (2-5 years) and 5 weeks (5 years+)), health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, FSA accounts, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays (including your birthday off), fitness & cell phone reimbursements, monthly all hands update meetings, annual in-person all hands team building day and evening out, regular check-ins for professional growth goals, semi-monthly one on one performance manager meetings, a social team that coordinates monthly events, use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative, and overall, a company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team.  

Corner Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. We are dedicated to building a talented workforce that reflects the strength of our society and our shared commitment to excellence. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Corner Alliance please call (202) 754-8120 or email [email protected]. Corner Alliance participates in the E-verify program and will provide the Federal Government with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S. 

Visit us at www.corneralliance.com to learn more. 

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Salary: 

Approximate Salary Estimate: $110,000.00 - 130,000.00  annually 

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role.