Project Manager (Justice Grants Programs)
Interested in working in an innovative, collaborative environment with motivated, social people? At Arc Aspicio, you can join a leading consulting firm that specializes in human capital, management, and strategy professional services to deliver compelling solutions. Consultants join our practice focused on mission-critical projects, and quickly learn to contribute to and grow our company. We invest in hiring, mentoring, and training smart, diverse, and self-driven professionals interested in all aspects of the company and our homeland security, law enforcement and justice, and government clients. We are looking for people who are willing to share ideas and work as part of an inclusive, innovative team.
Project Manager (Justice Grants Programs) is a leader with experience in consulting, technical assistance, assessment, and data collection and analysis that understands the Federal grants lifecycle and grants programs. This role requires 7+ years of relevant experience and direct experience managing a project team. Ideal candidates have a desire to help clients achieve outcomes, develop their team members, and help the company grow and succeed.
Project Manager/Team Leads join our practice to work on mission-critical projects, embrace leadership opportunities, learn new skills, and contribute to and grow our company. We invest in hiring, mentoring, and training smart, self-driven critical thinkers interested in learning the consulting business, helping win new business, and implement strategic initiatives. We seek to hire and retain a diverse team that collaborates, inspiring inspiration in all we do. Candidates have a wide range of education, experience, and backgrounds. We look for employees who share ideas and work on inclusive, helpful teams on company and client projects.
Arc Aspicio is currently operating in a hybrid work environment where work will be performed at client sites, the Arc Aspicio DC office, and remotely. All candidates must live in the Washington, DC area at time of employment.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Leads a team in supporting justice grants programs and grantees in performance measurement approaches and evaluation, data collection and analysis, and technical assistance
- Performs day-to-day management of contract support operations, ensures quality standards and work performance on all tasks, supports task execution, plans, organizes, and oversees work efforts, assigns resources, manages personnel, provides risk management, oversees quality management, monitors overall project, and contract performance
- Maintains a trusted relationship by providing clear and consistent communication with client and contractor leadership on progress
- Maintains high quality of work, manages personnel, and adheres to timeline and deliverables to satisfy client expectations
- Collaborates closely with our clients to solve tough problems, delivering outstanding client service and achieving mission results
- Applies excellent data, research, analysis, and communications skills to quickly identify problems, analyze challenges, and recommend solutions to our team and our clients
- Contributes to our company culture, which promotes client-focused teamwork, learning, and helping others to grow and develop
- Supports company growth by developing the team, enhancing company capabilities, and supporting new business and strategic initiatives
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience working on consulting projects and expertise in project management and grants management
- Experience managing consulting/professional services projects for government clients and collaborating with clients and stakeholders in complex environments
- Experience and knowledge of justice research, analysis, project management, design of assessments, and implementation of performance measures
- Work experience should be in justice mission areas (criminal, juvenile, and/or victim) preferred
- Knowledge of the Federal grants lifecycle
- Experience consulting or supporting projects in a complex environment, where stakeholder engagement and developing excellent client relationships are essential
- Outstanding written and oral communication and collaboration skills
- Direct experience with client and stakeholder engagement and delivering work products for clients in a complex stakeholder environment
- Strong team builder and team player with an exceptional ability to manage competing priorities
- Proven to be flexible and thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous, and complex work environment and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in-person
- Clearance: US Citizenship only (no dual citizenship)/ability to obtain a security clearance
- Education: Bachelor's degree in relevant field required
- Certifications: Project Management Professional certification desired
- Critical skills: Project management, communication, strong work ethic, excellent problem-solving skills, resilience, flexibility
Applying to the Company: Please tell us about your interests and background; we would be grateful! Our competitive recruiting process favors candidates who include a short cover letter that highlights your interest in the company and role, relevant experience, and potential.
Total Rewards: Salary is just one element of our Total Rewards which includes compensation, benefits, bonuses, professional development, and other career opportunities. The projected salary range for this position is $88,000 to $128,000. This range takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets and expertise, experience, education, training, certifications, contract and client requirements (if applicable), and other business and organizational needs. At Arc Aspicio, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
About Arc Aspicio: We create and deliver integrated, innovative solutions to enhance our nation’s future. A consulting and solutions company, Arc Aspicio brings bold ideas to live solves problems by applying our integrated capabilities in strategy, design, data, human capital, behavioral science, and technology. Our vision is to be the hub of creativity where people take action to change the world. Employees collaborate with clients using human-centered processes. Our teams use Arc Aspicio’s Strategy Innovation Lab methods, tools, and templates to accelerate results for our clients. We seek team members that:
- Want to learn the business of consulting and excel as professionals and leaders
- Build a strong network of professional relationships with their teams and clients
- Learn quickly, ask for help, and look for ways to go beyond a task and achieve results
- Want to learn and share knowledge and express gratitude teammates
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Innovation: Arc Aspicio is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As a growing firm, we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and strong potential and growth. Diverse, inclusive teams can accelerate results for the client and company and stimulate innovation in all we do. Employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/D/V