Associate Project Manager

Salas O'Brien•Baltimore, MD

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Project Manager serves as a tactical execution lead responsible for advancing Department of the Navy partnership initiatives from concept through agreement development and implementation. This role operates at the working level of project delivery, translating strategy into coordinated actions, draft agreements, and completed deliverables. The Associate Project Manager works directly with Navy clients, installation stakeholders, and external partners to structure, develop, and mature Public-Public and Public-Private partnership agreements under Title 10 authorities. This includes organizing stakeholder inputs, managing documentation, and driving progress across legal, financial, real estate, and operational components required to bring a partnership to execution. On a day-to-day basis, the role is responsible for maintaining project momentum. That includes coordinating working groups, tracking decisions and action items, managing timelines, and ensuring all parties are aligned on requirements, risks, and next steps. The Associate Project Manager plays a central role in keeping efforts organized, responsive, and moving forward in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. The position requires strong coordination and communication skills, as well as the ability to break down complex efforts into manageable tasks and deliverables. The Associate Project Manager develops draft agreements, briefing materials, and supporting documentation, ensuring that inputs from diverse stakeholders are captured, reconciled, and translated into clear, actionable products. This role operates under the guidance of the Project Manager and Program Manager, but is expected to take ownership of day-to-day execution, client engagement at the working level, and delivery of high-quality outputs. Success in this role requires attention to detail, consistent follow-through, and the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments while supporting broader strategic objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) from an accredited college or university, or equivalent
3-5 years of relevant work experience
Strong organizational and coordination skills in a project-based environment
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously
Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
Excellent formal writing skills
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Exceptional time management skills
Executes assignments with attention to detail
Experience facilitating meetings, workgroups, and workshops
Knowledge of local government, economic development, and community planning
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time
Business Acumen - Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments
Design - Generates creative solutions; uses feedback to modify designs; demonstrates attention to detail
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with challenging topics
Project Management - Coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget
Safety and Security- Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting government, consulting, or infrastructure-related work

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day interaction with Navy clients and stakeholder organizations
Build and maintain working-level relationships across installation leadership, staff, and partners
Coordinate and facilitate recurring meetings, working groups, and stakeholder engagements
Track client requirements, action items, and decisions
Support development of Public-Public and Public-Private partnership agreements
Coordinate inputs across legal, financial, real estate, and operational stakeholders
Assist in drafting agreements, MOUs, term sheets, and supporting documentation
Track approvals, milestones, and document versions throughout agreement lifecycle
Execute projects against defined scope, schedule, and quality expectations
Maintain detailed project trackers, schedules, and deliverable timelines
Identify and communicate risks, issues, and dependencies
Ensure tasks are progressing and aligned with client expectations
Conduct research, data collection, and basic analysis to support project workstreams
Support development of course of action (COA) materials, feasibility inputs, and business case elements
Produce draft deliverables including briefings, memos, and reports
Translate technical or policy inputs into clear, structured formats
Work under guidance of the Project Manager to prioritize and execute tasks
Coordinate across SMEs and functional contributors
Support preparation of monthly reports, financial tracking, and status updates
Contribute to continuous improvement of workflows, templates, and tools