Project Manager

Links Global seeks a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager with extensive experience in project management of government contracts and the processes and guidelines of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The PM will manage a team of public affairs and legal analysts staff providing services to a federal health agency's office handling FOIA requests. The manager will manage all aspects of a Links Global contract with the government, including work planning, personnel supervision, quality control, and communication and reporting with the government and company senior management.

Key Duties

• Manage all aspects of the contract scope of work.
• Hold the team accountable for meeting project deadlines and goals.
• Provide feedback and corrections to deliverables.
• Conduct independent research, review, and analysis of complex records according to policies, regulations, and case law.
• Communicate and report to the government and company senior management.
• Plan and oversee communication activities associated with policy launches, public events and announcements.

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of combined project management experience involving public affairs, regulations, and policies. 
• Demonstrated expertise in managing communication activities for a mid-to-large public affairs office whether government or private sector.
• Adequate understanding of the Freedom of Information Act, marketing principles, and planning.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, law, or a related field.  Master's degree in a relevant field. Additional experience can be substituted for the Master's degree.

Skills:

• Excellent project management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities to lead cross-functional teams effectively.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with diverse audiences and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in social sciences research, marketing communication principles, data analysis, digital marketing strategies, media placement, knowledge dissemination, dissemination and stakeholder engagement.
• Detail-oriented and organized approach to project planning and execution.

Salary is based on $125,000 per year. 

Job Reporting Location: Varies from government office in Bethesda for meetings, Links Global offices in Maryland, and telework.

Position requires authorization based on a favorable background check.