Artemis is seeking a Project Manager with demonstrated experience overseeing a large-scale communications and digital media campaign contract with the federal government. The contract scope will encompass a variety of tasks related to media relations, public information, community outreach, crisis communication, and internal communications.

The Project Manager role requires a self-starter, proactive problem solver, and action-oriented team player with previous experience in federal contracting, preferably with military clients. This position needs an individual that is committed to providing superior service, poised under pressure and has a positive and flexible attitude.

This is a contingent hire position.

This position is currently slated to be on site in Washington, DC. Remote work may be considered at a future date. Travel to support client engagements may be required.

 
The expected compensation at the time of requisition creation, is between $120,000 to $140,000.  The position offers with medical, dental and vision coverage.  Additional benefits such as 401K, disability insurance and PTO are provided as well.

• Lead, plan, manage, execute, and close out projects in support of the client’s mission.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Project Management Plan, Communications Plan, annual report and other traditional project management documents and reports.
• Ensure all project tasks are completed on time, on budget, and within scope of the contract.
• Manage all client relationships and facilitate project briefings to key stakeholders, including senior executives in the government.
• Review all products developed by the team to ensure they meet client and contractual quality requirements.
• Identify and resolve risks and conflicts quickly and effectively.
• Translate complex messaging into plain language to ensure materials are easy to read, understand and use.
• Gather, analyze, fact check, and interpret data from various sources.
• Plan, generate and deliver client-ready materials for stakeholders, including client leadership.
• Write, review and edit content in compliance with AP style and other federal content guidelines.
• Support other duties and assignments as required by the clients.

• 15 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree in business, communications, media, or a related field OR 12 years of experience with a master’s degree or higher.
• Proven ability to provide guidance and direction for executive-level projects.
• Ability to implement initiative management principles, business process development, business re-engineering, and strategic business objectives.
• Ability to provide consulting services to federal clients.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects of high complexity and to direct the completion of projects within estimated timeframes and resource constraints.
• Ability to coordinate all parties to tasks and review work products for completeness, quality, and adherence to customer requirements.
• Ability to read government policy, regulations, and directives and to apply those interpretations when directed by the government.
• Proven experience communication comfortably and effectively with a range of stakeholders both orally and in email.
• Proven experience maintaining an understanding of current events relating to the client and their work while analyzing and developing appropriate and effective responses to those events.
• Ability to understand client’s priorities and provide creative ideas and strategic thought to support their mission.
• Strategic thinker with a forward-looking approach to marketing trends and technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Experience supporting complex projects and transformation efforts within the federal government.
• Comfortability with supporting complex client relationships.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

• Strong critical thinking, analytical and time management skills.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize and work well with others.
• Ability to communicate thoughts, ideas and solutions logically both written and orally.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to receive feedback from clients and implement changes quickly and effectively.
• Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.

The Coast Guard Office of Public Affairs needs to quickly scale to meet the demands on the modern media environment. The Coast Guard Office of Public Affairs has been tasked to develop digital strategy, enhance its strategic communications staff, and modernize web infrastructure as quickly as possible.