Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Business Administration, Communication Skills, Contract Management, Contract Requirements, Cross-Functional, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Project Development, Project Execution, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Public Administration, Quality Assurance, Resource Management, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Support, Time Management, Training Program
LOCATION
Alexandria, VA
POSTED
1 day ago
Title: Project Director (Part-Time)
Location: Alexandria, VA
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Must complete federal personnel vetting/Tier 2 background investigation.
Job Description:
The Project Director is responsible for directing all aspects of project execution, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality technical assistance, coordinating project staff and subject matter experts (SMEs), and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.
Working closely with the Senior Analyst, the Project Director oversees project planning, resource allocation, performance management, quality assurance, and contract compliance to ensure all deliverables align with the long-term objectives of the Strengthening Community Colleges (SCC) Training Grants program.
Key Responsibilities
Provide overall management of the technical assistance (TA) order.
Direct execution of all contract tasks, schedules, deliverables, and staffing.
Oversee development of project work plans, annual (TA) plans, and quarterly TA plans.
Ensure effective deployment of Senior Analyst, Analyst, and SMEs.
Lead project kickoff activities and recurring project management meetings.
Coordinate contract performance, risk management, quality assurance, and issue resolution.
Review and approve all major deliverables before submission.
Coordinate TA activities with DOL Regional Offices, Federal Project Officers (FPOs), and other Employment and Training Association (ETA) technical assistance providers.
Develop communication strategies that support continuous information sharing among stakeholders.
Ensure all work aligns with SCC program objectives and contractual requirements.
Experience Requirements:
Minimum six (6) years of project management experience.
Experience managing complex federal technical assistance, workforce development, or grant support projects.
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple concurrent workstreams.
Excellent leadership, communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, Project Management, or related field (Master's preferred).