Project Manager

• POSITION TITLE: Project Manager
• LOCATION: Government site, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), Washington, DC (100% on-site). Occasional travel within the continental U.S.
• CLEARANCE: Required.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At APV, we’re more than a technology company — we’re a mission-driven powerhouse transforming organizations through advanced technology and human ingenuity. Our expertise spans AI/ML, data architecture, low-code/no-code development, Agile DevSecOps, and cloud services, delivering scalable and meaningful solutions.

In our Emerging Technology Lab, innovation drives progress. Our teams create intelligent chatbots, AI-powered assistants, robotic process automation (RPA), essay graders, and data analytics platforms. If you’re passionate about solving complex challenges and shaping the future, APV is the place for you.

Since 2007, we’ve partnered with federal and state agencies to deliver IT, training, and consulting solutions that achieve mission-critical outcomes. Built on accountability, integrity, and quality, we go beyond expectations. With 70+ prime contracts and a proven record of client success, APV continues to grow — and we’re looking for exceptional talent to grow with us.

At APV, we Always Provide Value

POSITION SUMMARY

APV is seeking an experienced Project Manager (PM) to serve as Key Personnel and lead an on-site team of instructors and training professionals supporting a Department of Defense training program in Washington, DC. The PM will serve as the primary contractor management point of contact for the Government customer and will be responsible for program performance, staffing, schedule, quality, and day-to-day contract execution.

The PM will provide overall program and contract management for an integrated workforce supporting technical and leadership instruction, curriculum and instructional development, student and course evaluation, accreditation support, eLearning, distance learning, media services, and associated program-management activities.

The PM will oversee contract performance, personnel management, staffing, scheduling, deliverables, resource coordination, financial and performance monitoring, risk and issue management, quality assurance, reporting, and continuity of operations.

The PM or designated representative will work at the Government site and maintain on-site availability during required core business hours.

DUTIES

• Serve as APV’s primary contractor management interface with Government leadership.
• Provide day-to-day management and oversight of contract performance and on-site operations.
• Lead and coordinate a large, cross-functional workforce supporting Government training operations.
• Oversee personnel supporting program management, technical and leadership instruction, curriculum development, accreditation, eLearning, distance learning, and media services.
• Manage staffing levels, personnel assignments, schedules, resources, workload, and employee performance.
• Coordinate recruiting, onboarding, retention, personnel replacement, and surge staffing activities.
• Monitor required versus actual staffing, fill rates, vacancies, personnel availability, and staffing risks.
• Manage contract schedules, milestones, deliverables, performance requirements, service levels, and quality objectives.
• Identify, assess, track, communicate, and mitigate programmatic, staffing, schedule, performance, and operational risks.
• Develop and implement strategies to resolve performance issues and prevent recurrence.
• Oversee preparation and delivery of required program-management plans, weekly and monthly reports, staffing information, risk information, performance metrics, and other contract deliverables.
• Coordinate and participate in recurring Government program, financial, and performance reviews.
• Monitor performance against PWS requirements, service levels, Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs), and established performance standards.
• Communicate performance issues, risks, and service-level concerns to appropriate Government stakeholders.
• Manage corrective actions and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure assigned personnel maintain applicable qualifications, certifications, clearances, training, and access requirements.
• Coordinate transition-in activities and support uninterrupted assumption of Government training services.
• Maintain continuity of operations throughout contract performance and support transition-out activities when required.
• Maintain effective communication among Government stakeholders, APV leadership, instructors, technical personnel, and supporting functions.

EDUCATION

Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active clearance
• U.S. citizenship.
• Five (5) or more years of documented experience in the Department of Defense project management field.
• Three (3) or more years of documented experience supervising employees.
• Demonstrated experience leading personnel and managing large, cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience identifying program issues and risks and developing and implementing appropriate risk-mitigation strategies.
• Demonstrated experience managing personnel, schedules, resources, deliverables, performance requirements, and administrative activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience communicating with Government customers and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work 100% on-site at JBAB in Washington, DC, Monday through Friday, and support required Government core operating hours.
• Ability to travel occasionally within the continental United States as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or comparable project/program management certification.
• Experience managing Federal Government service contracts.
• Experience managing a military or Federal training program, schoolhouse, training academy, or instructor team.
• Experience managing technical instructors, instructional designers, curriculum developers, eLearning personnel, or similar professional workforces.
• Familiarity with training accreditation, learning management systems such as Blackboard, and instructional design.
• Experience supporting technical training, instructional development, curriculum management, accreditation, or technology-based learning.
• Background in military communications, information technology, or related technical environments.
• Experience managing cleared personnel in sensitive Government environments.
• Experience with Government contract deliverables, staffing metrics, performance reporting, financial reporting, quality management, and risk management.
• Experience managing contract transition-in and transition-out activities.
• Familiarity with Council on Occupational Education (COE) accreditation or comparable education/training accreditation environments.

ABOUT APV

APV is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or marital status.