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Career TEAM

Workforce development consulting with government software

Project Director

Full-Time
$85k - $100k+ 401(k) Match
Expert
Bachelor's
California, USA
In PersonThe position is 100% onsite and may require local travel up to 30% of the time.
Business & StrategyBusiness Operations

About the job

Requirements
  • Completion of the hard skills Credential Training Program.
  • A bachelor's degree in business, marketing, public relations, or community organization or development.
  • Knowledge of the local region and relevant partners.
  • At least 5 years of experience in operations or project management and at least 3 years of workforce or Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience in business, marketing, public relations, education, and/or human or workforce development services.
  • Knowledge of planning and organizing work standards, processes, and references to regularly assist management.
  • Experience hiring, recruiting, and retaining staff and managing employee relations matters.
  • Strong fiscal management skills, including budgets, revenue management, leveraging funds, invoice processing, and/or reconciliation.
  • Understanding of technical support issues related to quality assurance, data management, and reporting.
  • Knowledge of a human-centered approach to customer service and complaint resolution, including taking action to prevent future occurrences.
  • Ability to lead a team with different working styles.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, and maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, research, and critical-thinking skills, with attention to detail.
  • Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; training platforms; and case management or customer relations software applications.
  • Time management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • A valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and supervise staff, and oversee the administration, programs, and strategic plan.
  • Oversee all aspects of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I Adult and Dislocated Worker programs and other special project grants, including RERP and HUD-CDBG; plan, implement, administer, and evaluate projects and activities to ensure programmatic performance and compliance standards are met.
  • Ensure compliance with contract requirements, policies and procedures, and program monitoring.
  • Monitor expenditure rates, ensure on-track performance without disallowed costs, drive metrics and performance, support and coach staff, and create service delivery plans.
  • Conduct labor market research and evaluation.
  • Oversee case management, performance outcomes, job-search activities using skills, aptitude, and value-assessment software, enrollment services, and placement outcomes.
  • Coordinate the planning and implementation of policies and procedures for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
  • Partner with the local Workforce Board to meet local area needs, support growth, and build community awareness of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and partner services.
  • Serve as the primary local contact and contract liaison for the funding source.
  • Lead a team in executing program initiatives and support employee growth as trained workforce development professionals.
  • Develop and implement strategies to incorporate performance objectives into staff's daily operations.
  • Plan and implement policies and procedures and a quality management model for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
  • Hire, train, and develop staff, ensuring an appropriate application learning process.
  • Complete required documentation and reports accurately and thoroughly.
  • Perform other duties and projects as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual Spanish skills are preferred.

About the company

Career TEAM, LLC provides workforce development services to government and education institutions. It combines high-touch, one-on-one case management and career services with a proprietary software portal called Career EDGE to manage employment and training programs. The Career EDGE platform supports program administration, participant tracking, and service delivery, enabling staff to coordinate services and monitor outcomes for participants. The company differentiates itself by offering an integrated mix of hands-on support and software tailored to public sector and educational clients, backed by a track record of securing government and state grants (over $100 million) and collaborating with partners like ForgeNow to strengthen vocational training. Career TEAM’s goal is to reduce unemployment and poverty by closing the opportunity divide and delivering better employment outcomes through targeted workforce development solutions.

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Headquarters

North Haven, Connecticut

Founded

1996

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Orange County extended Career Team for $4.185 million starting July 1, 2026.
  • Carrington College adopted Career Edge in March 2026, expanding higher-education penetration.
  • Herzing University partnered in January 2026, validating Career Edge beyond government clients.

What critics are saying

  • Orange County's July 2026 renewal depends on annual appropriations and can terminate with ten days.
  • County and state contracts dominate revenue, exposing Career Team to procurement cycles and rebids.
  • A failed Oregon modernization rollout would damage credibility across future state procurements.

What makes Career TEAM unique

  • Career Edge combines services and software, now deployed across 30 states in 2026.
  • PIRL MAGIC and configurable workflows target federal reporting pain for WIOA agencies.
  • Oregon's 2026 modernization project showcases Career Team's nationwide workflow transformation niche.

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Benefits

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Company News

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Barleh Jessica Issoufou promoted to Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at WorkSource Montgomery.

Barleh Jessica Issoufou promoted to Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at WorkSource Montgomery. Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, July 2026 - WorkSource Montgomery has promoted Barleh Jessica Issoufou to the position of Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, recognizing her outstanding leadership and contributions to advancing workforce development and economic opportunity across Montgomery County. In her new role, Barleh will oversee the organization's business operations, working closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen operational excellence, enhance organizational performance, and expand innovative workforce solutions that support employers, job seekers, and the broader regional economy. Prior to this promotion, Barleh served as Deputy Director, Workforce Services at WorkSource Montgomery for over three years. In this capacity, she provided strategic direction and operational leadership for workforce development programs and business engagement initiatives, driving organizational performance through data-driven decision-making, cross-sector partnerships, and innovative employment and talent development strategies. Before joining WorkSource Montgomery, Barleh spent more than four years with Career TEAM LLC, where she most recently served as Regional Director of Operations, overseeing the implementation of strategic business plans and operational delivery for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs across the East Coast. Simultaneously, she also served as Executive Director, providing strategic, fiscal, and operational leadership for the District of Columbia's TANF Employment Provider program and helping expand employment opportunities for underserved communities. Earlier in her career, Barleh held leadership positions with Community Purchasing Alliance as Regional Director, where she led strategic planning and innovative purchasing initiatives supporting community organizations, and with EDSI as Program Manager, managing large-scale employment and training programs serving thousands of residents annually. She began her professional journey with the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development as a Claims Examiner, and also gained valuable community development experience through internships with Volunteers of America Delaware Valley and The Center for Family Services, as well as serving as Youth Volunteer Coordinator with the American Red Cross. Barleh holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania, an academic foundation that has complemented her career in workforce development, community engagement, organizational leadership, and public service. With more than fifteen years of experience spanning workforce development, operations management, public sector partnerships, community engagement, and organizational leadership, Barleh is well positioned to help lead WorkSource Montgomery through its next phase of growth and impact. WorkSource Montgomery (WSM) is the primary workforce development organization serving Montgomery County, Maryland, connecting employers, job seekers, educational institutions, and economic development partners to build a highly skilled workforce. Through innovative workforce solutions, strategic partnerships, and employer-focused programs, WSM helps strengthen regional competitiveness while creating meaningful employment opportunities and sustainable economic growth.