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Career TEAM

Workforce development consulting with government software

Project Director

Full-TimePosted on 10/27/2026
$85k - $88k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's, MBA
Everett, WA, USA
In Person100% onsite; travel is primarily within Snohomish County. Travel outside the county requires prior approval.
Business & StrategyBusiness Operations

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree or higher, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience in operational leadership and management.
  • At least 3 years of experience working in a dynamic team environment, with communication and interpersonal skills to work cooperatively and professionally with others.
  • Ability to lead in a dynamic team environment and work effectively with a team.
  • At least 2 years of experience using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Mail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Drive.
  • Emotional intelligence and ability to lead a team with different working styles.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality, handling personnel matters effectively, and responding to employee and personnel inquiries with sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.
  • Ability to work in varied settings with a culturally diverse customer base and demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
  • Attention to detail and organizational, analytical, research, and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to complete a high volume of assignments accurately and efficiently.
  • Time-management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask and be proactive.
  • Experience and knowledge of WIOA and other workforce development contracts and programs.
  • Valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary local contact and contract liaison for the funding source.
  • Ensure compliance with contract requirements, policies, procedures, and program monitoring.
  • Monitor expenditure rates to keep spending on track and avoid disallowed costs; drive metrics and performance; support and coach front-line staff; and create project service-delivery plans.
  • Coordinate planning and implementation of policies and procedures for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
  • Lead employees to execute program initiatives while supporting employee growth.
  • Manage daily programmatic operations.
  • Conduct regular coaching sessions and annual performance evaluations of the team.
  • Travel primarily within Snohomish County as needed to support project operations and partnerships; obtain Regional Director approval for travel outside the county.
  • Work onsite at the listed location.
Desired Qualifications
  • A master's or MBA degree.
  • Ability to provide strategic oversight of fiscal responsibility, ensuring accurate expenditure rates and achievement of performance metrics.
  • In-depth knowledge of leading program compliance and maintaining quality and integrity across workforce development functions and contract requirements.

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.