USTDA Project Manager

West 4th Strategy
Arlington, VA
Project Manager
ROLE
We need an experienced Project Manager to lead the Information Resource Center (IRC) Administrative Support Services at the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). USTDA helps advance overseas infrastructure projects that create opportunities for U.S. exports while supporting jobs at home. In this role, you will provide leadership, coordination, and oversight of all contractor staff supporting USTDA’s administrative, records management, information, and facilities functions. You will ensure contract performance standards are met, manage workflow and deliverables, oversee quality assurance, and serve as the primary liaison with the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and other agency leadership. This is a full-time opportunity. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Serve as the primary point of contact with the CO and COR, providing regular updates, addressing issues, and ensuring effective communication between USTDA and contractor staff
  • Provide leadership and oversight of all contractor personnel supporting IRC functions, ensuring tasks are completed in compliance with PWS requirements and federal regulations
  • Develop, implement, and monitor project plans, process maps, schedules, and performance metrics to ensure contract deliverables are met on time and within budget
  • Oversee the preparation and submission of required reports and deliverables, including weekly status updates, annual records management data, and updates to the IRC Manual and Document Flow Process Map
  • Manage quality control processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and effectiveness of all services provided under the contract
  • Supervise and cross-train staff to ensure adequate coverage of all functional areas
  • Identify and mitigate risks related to project timelines, staffing, costs, and compliance requirements, providing solutions and contingency plans as needed
  • Support financial, contract, and grant-related administrative tasks, including verification of deliverables and cost-share certifications
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for audiovisual equipment during agency events when required
  • Coordinate onboarding, training, and continuing education for contractor personnel to align with evolving federal and agency requirements
  • Ensure professional conduct and adherence to USTDA’s performance standards, security requirements, and quality assurance guidelines across all contractor operations
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
  • At least 15 years of relevant work experience
  • Demonstrates strong leadership, management, and supervisory skills
  • Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written skills
  • Experience with performance and oversight of Quality Control Program
  • Proficient in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting
  • Experience with administrative services like office management, records, human resources support, or procurement
  • Experience analyzing and implementing business processes
  • Experience leading projects, including creating project plans and process maps
  • Proficient in using software for data analysis, financial management, and project management
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks
  • Experience with risk management related to timelines, costs, or compliance
  • Experience using data to make decisions, measure performance, and improve outcomes
  • Understanding of budget management, contractor personnel oversight, and other relevant administrative functions
REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
  • Business, management or related degree – preferred
LOCATION
  • Arlington, VA 22209
CLEARANCE
  • US Citizenship
  • Ability to obtain and retain a SECRET security clearance
CLIENT
  • US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), Information Resource Center (IRC)
TRAVEL
  • No travel required.
WORK HOURS
  • Full time = 40 hours a week, 8 hours a day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
  • W2 Classification
RELOCATION
  • Not eligible for relocation benefits.
West 4 th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.

Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.

Posted 2025-09-29

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