Program Manager / Senior Strategic Communications Lead

Knowledge Management•Quantico, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the single point of accountability for overall contract performance and is designated the Program Manager. This role involves leading all Strategic Communications support to the GPN Governance, acting as the primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Responsibilities include managing the Transition-In Plan, Monthly Status Reports, and providing comprehensive support for GPN PO meetings. The role requires designing and producing executive briefing slides, background papers, and talking points for senior leadership, as well as preparing and coordinating material packages for GPN governance boards and executive steering councils. Additionally, the position involves drafting strategic communications plans and stakeholder information packets to convey GPN capability updates across the Joint Logistics Enterprise (JLEnt). The candidate must be able to credibly brief flag officers and senior civilians on short notice, translating technical logistics details into executive-ready narratives, and manage day-to-day contract administration without direct daily oversight.

Requirements

8+ years of experience managing and directing DoD projects or programs related to logistics initiatives and/or technology development and integration
Proven, demonstrable ability to work directly with flag officers or senior civilian leadership in developing communications support for strategic initiatives
Excellent writing skills with the ability to present complex logistics or program concepts succinctly for senior leadership review
Working knowledge of Marine Corps structures, missions, and programs for organizations involved in logistics activities
Eligible for and able to obtain a Secret clearance and DoD CAC/PKI credentials prior to or immediately upon award
Available to report on-site at the Pentagon or Quantico, VA as designated by the Government
PMP or DAWIA Program Management certification

Nice To Haves

detailed knowledge of Marine Corps logistics issues and initiatives is preferred

Responsibilities

Lead all Strategic Communications support to the GPN Governance
Primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)
Responsible for the Transition-In Plan due within 30 days of award
Responsible for Monthly Status Reports due by the 15th of each month
Provide comprehensive support for GPN PO meetings including executive agendas, minutes, and action-item tracking
Designs and produces executive briefing slides, background papers, and talking points for senior military and civilian leadership
Prepares and coordinates material packages for GPN governance boards and executive steering councils
Drafts strategic communications plans and stakeholder information packets conveying GPN capability updates across the Joint Logistics Enterprise (JLEnt)
Must be able to credibly brief flag officers and senior civilians on short notice, translate technical logistics detail into executive-ready narrative
Run day-to-day contract administration without direct daily oversight