Artemis and Aptive are seeking a full-time Project Manager to lead a strategic communications and outreach contract for a federal client. This individual will be responsible for managing the scope, schedule, and budget of a nationwide awareness building campaign. The ideal candidate will have experience with leading communications and outreach efforts across multiple digital, social media, and mainstream media outlets.

The Project Manager role requires a self-starter, proactive problem solver and action-oriented team player with previous experience in management consulting and strategic communications. This position needs an individual that is committed to providing superior service, poised under pressure and has a positive and flexible attitude.

This is a contingent hire position.

This position is located onsite at client headquarters in Washington, DC.

• Provide oversight and direction to a team of staff.
• Interpret contract and work requirements, ensure responsiveness, and oversee contract performance.
• Provide subject matter expertise on project management and communications best practices.
• Write, edit, and ensure final products are proofread and meet content standards.
• Analyze and evaluate how the contract is performing against performance standards.
• Establish schedules to ensure contract tasks are completed in accordance with contract and government deadlines.
• Assign responsibilities to project team to ensure successful and timely completion of contract deliverables.
• Monitor and summarize project progress, including financial updates, to the government and Artemis leadership.

• 4 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Strategic thinker with a forward-looking approach to marketing trends and technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Experience supporting complex projects and transformation efforts within the federal government.
• Comfortability with supporting complex client relationships.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

• Strong critical thinking, analytical and time management skills.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize and work well with others.
• Ability to communicate thoughts, ideas and solutions logically both written and orally.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to receive feedback from clients and implement changes quickly and effectively.
• Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.

OA within DOL’s ETA is seeking the services of a vendor to support the Registered Apprenticeship National Public Awareness Campaign and raise awareness of Registered Apprenticeship (RA) among employers as well as the general public (including jobseekers) and support the expansion of the RA system.

Aptive partners with federal agencies to achieve their missions through improved performance, streamlined operations and enhanced service delivery. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, we support more than a dozen agencies including Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation. ​

We specialize in applying technology, creativity and human-centered services to optimize mission delivery and improve experiences for millions of people who count on government services every day. ​

Founded: 2012
Employees: 300+ nationwide

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.