Deputy Project Director

Location: Rockville, Maryland

Position: Full-time, permanent

Education: B.A. or B.S. in communications or related field

Experience:

  • At least 5 years of senior-level client service and supervisory experience
  • Superior writing and editing skills
  • Demonstrated skills in marketing and media relations
  • Experience in strategic public affairs planning and implementation
  • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Ability to lead a large team of experts with varying skills and expertise, and instill and reinforce cooperation and collaboration among team members
  • Expertise in troubleshooting client service issues and intervening when appropriate
  • Proficiency in guiding senior-level clients under stressful everyday situations
  • Ability to handle personnel issues and intervene as needed
  • Ability to juggle multiple client and team demands, including shifts in workloads
  • Proficiency in developing and implementing administrative processes to ensure smooth workflow and timely delivery of client work

Responsibilities: The major day-to-day functions of the Deputy Project Director include, but are not limited to:

  • Oversee onsite daily operations of the communications support contract
  • Supervise, train, and coach onsite team on client service issues and communications activities
  • Delegate and oversee assignments from clients
  • Ensure timely receipt of contract deliverables
  • Liaise with client and program staff
  • Oversee consultants and subcontractors as needed
  • Handle monthly budgeting and invoice approval as needed
  • Approve timesheets and leave requests
  • Provide senior-level guidance and leadership for staff
  • Contribute to new business development opportunities
  • Participate in project management meetings and activities as needed

Reports to: Project Director

Please send your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to MasiMax Resources, Inc.; Attn: JAM-DPD; Suite 175; 1375 Piccard Drive; Rockville, MD 20850; Phone: (240) 631-3952; fax: (240) 632-0519; e-mail: humanresources@masimax.com.