Program Manager

Job Summary

Aptive seeks a Program Manager with a strong background in strategic communications and outreach to support the Department of Energy's Office of Electricity (OE). OE provides national leadership to ensure that the Nation's energy delivery system is secure, resilient, and reliable. The Program Manager will be responsible for developing innovative approaches and transformative processes that optimize the work of the office.

This role will be responsible for overseeing the work of an integrated team of writers, creative designers, web developers, and outreach specialists working to promote OE's offerings. The Program Manager will be charged with overseeing and executing quality, risk, and program management tasks.

The ideal candidate is decisive and pays attention to details. They have previous experience leading government contracts and are highly organized. They love to work in a team environment. They are systematic in their project work. They exceed client expectations with high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

This senior-level, full-time position is located in Alexandria, VA. This is a hybrid position with minimum onsite of 2 days per week at the clients location.

Primary Responsibilities

• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
• Ensure project quality and program success.
• Achieve the intent of the project and agency objectives by understanding the project needs and tailoring work to meet those needs.
• Demonstrate exemplary strategic communication and problem-solving skills with clients, peers, management, and contract staff. Make all operational and staffing decisions.
• Ensure that all contract tasks are completed on time.
• Capably direct contract staff to meet all contract requirements.
• Expert in communicating with government contact. Guide the management and control of the project.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience in strategic communications and written content development.
• Master's degree in a related program such as mass communications, marketing, or public relations.
• Consulting experience supporting large, complex, Cabinet-level federal agencies, ideally the Department of Energy.

Desired Qualifications

• Develop and implement strategic communications plans.
• Write website content, newsletter articles, blog posts, training materials, reports, and video scripts.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to educate and inform senior federal management on various communication planning alternatives.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

About Aptive

Aptive is a modern federal consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services, and business transformation. We harness creativity, technology, and culture to connect people and systems to impact the world. We're advisors, strategists, and engineers focused on people, above all else.

We believe in generating success collaboratively, leaving client organizations stronger after every engagement and building trust for the next big challenge. Our work inspires people, fuels change and makes an impact. Join our team to be part of positive change in your community and our nation.

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.