Senior Project Manager/ Program Manager

BLACKROCK STRATEGY INC•Washington, DC

About The Position

Blackrock Strategy (BrS) is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) committed to offering advanced solutions to both government and commercial clients. Our expertise includes the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, private equity, high-net-worth families, and business leaders, providing customized support to address their most urgent challenges. Our goal is to deliver specialized insights that optimize resources and mitigate risks, safeguarding the interests of government bodies, companies, and individuals. We provide expert evaluations and proactive plans to promote safety, resilience, and relevance in an ever-changing environment. At Blackrock Strategy, we prioritize investing in our team members. When you join us, you’ll have opportunities to work on impactful projects that challenge and motivate you, in an environment that appreciates your ideas and efforts. We focus on professional growth, offer competitive benefits, and cultivate a culture rooted in respect, innovation, and collaboration. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting your career, we equip you with the tools and support you need to succeed and flourish. Become part of a company that values integrity, fosters innovation, and recognizes the unique skills everyone contributes. Blackrock Strategy is seeking a full-time Project Manager / Program Manager to support and manage complex, travel-intensive engagements. The position is execution-focused and requires exceptional writing ability, strong organizational discipline, and the judgment to operate effectively in politically sensitive environments involving senior government officials, industry leaders, and investors. The successful candidate will serve as the primary point of contact for clients and will own delivery across the full project lifecycle. This role balances hands-on execution with strategic awareness, supporting contract execution and development while contributing to client-facing products and opportunity identification across government and commercial portfolios.

Requirements

An active Top-Secret security clearance
Demonstrated experience in a Project Manager and/or Program Manager role supporting client-driven work
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing executive-level, client-facing deliverables
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
Experience supporting contract execution and contract development, including oversight and documentation
Proven ability to interface effectively with senior government officials and industry executives
High degree of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
Ability to operate independently while maintaining alignment with leadership and cross-functional teams
Willingness and ability to travel to 50% - 75% as required by contract demands

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with DoD / DoW or government contracting environments
Functional understanding of private equity, venture capital, or investor-facing environments
Experience navigating politically sensitive, multi-stakeholder engagements
Background supporting high-visibility or complex programs involving senior decision-makers

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the end-to-end project lifecycle, from client onboarding through execution and closeout
Own project execution, tracking milestones, schedules, deliverables, dependencies, and performance requirements
Support contract execution and contract development, including scope refinement, tasking, and contract modifications
Serve as the primary client point of contact, maintaining credibility, professionalism, and responsiveness
Represent the firm directly with industry leaders, investors, and senior government stakeholders
Coordinate and manage client requests, ensuring timely, accurate, and well-documented responses
Develop and deliver polished client-facing products, including written reports, briefings, and presentation materials
Conduct targeted research and analysis to support project delivery and opportunity development
Identify and help evaluate follow-on work, scope expansions, and adjacent engagements
Maintain clear project documentation and internal coordination with leadership, SMEs, and partners
Perform light administrative execution support, including meeting coordination, notes, action tracking, and after-action reporting
Support heavy domestic travel (50% -75%) in support of contract execution and client engagement