Management Consultant (Program Manager)

Potomac Haven Inc • Mclean, VA

7m • Onsite

About The Position

Potomac Haven is a purpose-driven professional services firm dedicated to providing digital transformation and program support services for a range of diverse federal program missions. Our focus extends across the intersections of national security, healthcare financial services and logistics programs. We are seeking an experienced Management Consultant to serve as the principal high-level advisor for a multiyear federal contract. The purpose of this contract is to serve the DHS Coast Guard, Business Operations Division and its associated business lines, which include Business Operations, Pay and Personnel Center, Community Services Command, Enlisted Personnel Management, Officer Personnel Management, Personnel Support, Reserve Personnel Management, and Civilian Personnel Management. The scope of work for this project encompasses a broad range of activities to facilitate organizational objectives, including but not limited to change management, strategic communications, strategic planning, business transformation, initiative management, governance support, software maintenance, and analytical services. We are seeking an experienced Management Consultant. This is a Key Personnel role that is responsible for managing multiple projects and ensuring quality across the contract’s deliverables. The role is like the Program/Project Manager of the contract team: juggling multiple improvement projects, applying process improvement techniques, interfacing with leadership for coaching and updates, and guaranteeing that all work products are of high quality and compliant with the contract’s standards. You will direct multiple complex projects, provide initiative management, process improvement, and executive coaching; reviews work products
for quality/compliance.

Requirements

• Must have at minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, along with 7 years of relevant experience (or 5 years of experience if the candidate holds a Master’s or higher degree).
• Must have an active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or a DHS Level II (mid-level) Program/Project Management certification.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (like Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) is highly valuable
• Strong leadership and communication skills, as this position involves executive coaching and leading teams through change. B
• Management Consultant is expected to commit to the project long-term and likely serve as the deputy to the Senior Consultant in many ways, ensuring continuity of operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows (including the Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Access, Python, Office365 and SharePoint).
• Demonstrate an ability to learn and utilize USCG-specific program management tools. Use of USCG-specific program and planning applications will be required.
• Must be able to: read, write, speak, and understand, English.
• Work Schedule: 8-hour shift during normal business hours of 8:30 am – 5 pm EST Monday to Friday
• Place of performance: Customer site in Washington, DC

Responsibilities

• Project Identification and Prioritization
• Project Selection
• Project Portfolio Management
• Project Execution
• Best Practices and Lessons Learned
• Business Transformation & Initiative Management
• Evaluate Business Strategy
• Process and Performance Improvement
• Project Management Strategic Planning, Analysis and Governance
• Facilitation, Coordination, and Documentation Support
• Planning and Scheduling
• Logistics and Execution
• Documentation and Deliverables
• Lead Editorial and Production Services

Benefits

• Comprehensive health (i.e., medical, dental, vision) insurance via Anthem; Potomac Haven subsidizes 70% of employee healthcare premiums
• Simple IRA and corporate match
• Educational, training, and certification assistance
• Complimentary short- and long-term disability insurance
• Three weeks paid time off; all federal holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level