Senior Project Manager
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Location: Alexandria, VA 22304
Description:
Job Summary
Aptive seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to support the Administration for Children and
Families (ACF) Office of Head Start. The Senior Project Manager will plan, execute, and oversee the day-
to-day operations required to fulfill the scope of work supporting the Office of Head Start's national
monitoring efforts. This includes managing large-scale, multi-phase projects involving logistics,
scheduling, reviewer deployment, travel coordination, quality control of monitoring reports, and
compliance with Federal regulations and standards. The Senior Project Manager will ensure that all tasks
are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with the contractual requirements.
Primary Responsibilities
The ideal candidate has Head Start program expertise and is familiar with their program monitoring
efforts. They have previous experience leading projects and are highly organized and systematic in their
project work. They exceed client expectations with high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of relevant project management experience with the federal government
Bachelor's degree in a field related to Organizational Management, Human Services,
Administration, Psychology, Early Childhood or other relevant field.
Experience supporting large, complex projects for federal agencies; ACF preferred.
Desired Qualifications
Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional teams while maintaining excellent written and
verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
Strategic thinker with a drive to execute a wide variety of tasks and deliverables with a high
attention to detail.
Understanding of (or ability to rapidly learn) Head Start/Early Head Start regulations, including
Head Start Program Performance Standards, Improper Payment Review processes, and
Monetizing Disallowance procedures.
Proficiency with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Trello, or equivalent) and data
tracking/reporting tools.
Skilled in identifying and mitigating risks, adjusting project scope and allocation of resources as
needed.
Adept at analyzing complex challenges (e.g., last-minute logistical changes, complex compliance
issues) and proposing timely, practical solutions.
Strong background in budget planning, cost control, and financial reporting for large-scale
projects.
Able to synthesize programmatic, fiscal, and compliance data to ensure accuracy, consistency,
and legal defensibility of monitoring reports.
Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Government Travel Regulations, and
Federal grants monitoring, particularly in programs related to early childhood education or
public health, is highly desirable.
Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP) strongly preferred.
About Aptive
Aptive is a management consulting firm based in Alexandria, Virginia. With more than 500 employees across the U.S., we primarily support the federal government - more than a dozen agencies like Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Library of Commerce, Customs and Border Protection and the National Science Foundation. Our work focuses on applying creativity, technology and human-centered services to improve performance, bridge divides and elevate the lives of millions of people who count on government. services every day.
EEO Statement
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.
Aptive seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to support the Administration for Children and
Families (ACF) Office of Head Start. The Senior Project Manager will plan, execute, and oversee the day-
to-day operations required to fulfill the scope of work supporting the Office of Head Start's national
monitoring efforts. This includes managing large-scale, multi-phase projects involving logistics,
scheduling, reviewer deployment, travel coordination, quality control of monitoring reports, and
compliance with Federal regulations and standards. The Senior Project Manager will ensure that all tasks
are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with the contractual requirements.
Primary Responsibilities
The ideal candidate has Head Start program expertise and is familiar with their program monitoring
efforts. They have previous experience leading projects and are highly organized and systematic in their
project work. They exceed client expectations with high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of relevant project management experience with the federal government
Bachelor's degree in a field related to Organizational Management, Human Services,
Administration, Psychology, Early Childhood or other relevant field.
Experience supporting large, complex projects for federal agencies; ACF preferred.
Desired Qualifications
Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional teams while maintaining excellent written and
verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
Strategic thinker with a drive to execute a wide variety of tasks and deliverables with a high
attention to detail.
Understanding of (or ability to rapidly learn) Head Start/Early Head Start regulations, including
Head Start Program Performance Standards, Improper Payment Review processes, and
Monetizing Disallowance procedures.
Proficiency with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Trello, or equivalent) and data
tracking/reporting tools.
Skilled in identifying and mitigating risks, adjusting project scope and allocation of resources as
needed.
Adept at analyzing complex challenges (e.g., last-minute logistical changes, complex compliance
issues) and proposing timely, practical solutions.
Strong background in budget planning, cost control, and financial reporting for large-scale
projects.
Able to synthesize programmatic, fiscal, and compliance data to ensure accuracy, consistency,
and legal defensibility of monitoring reports.
Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Government Travel Regulations, and
Federal grants monitoring, particularly in programs related to early childhood education or
public health, is highly desirable.
Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP) strongly preferred.
About Aptive
Aptive is a management consulting firm based in Alexandria, Virginia. With more than 500 employees across the U.S., we primarily support the federal government - more than a dozen agencies like Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Library of Commerce, Customs and Border Protection and the National Science Foundation. Our work focuses on applying creativity, technology and human-centered services to improve performance, bridge divides and elevate the lives of millions of people who count on government. services every day.
EEO Statement
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.