Project Manager

Job Type: Part-time

Location: Primarily remote with occasional travel required (U.S. Coast Guard / shipyard-related support)

About the Opportunity

Heartland Consulting is seeking an experienced Project Manager to serve as Key Personnel on a multi-year U.S. Coast Guard support contract. This part-time leadership role is critical to the overall success of the contract, providing high-level oversight, quality control, and strategic coordination across all functional areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned project management professional with DoD or USCG experience to make a meaningful impact while maintaining a flexible, part-time schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for overall contract management, quality control, and liaison with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and USCG leadership.
• Attend the Post-Award Conference, lead monthly progress meetings, and coordinate all contract deliverables.
• Manage staffing, retention, transition-in/out processes, and surge staffing activation as needed.
• Ensure full compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), performance schedules, and CPARS reporting requirements.
• Provide executive oversight and integration across all six functional areas: SharePoint Administration, Administrative Support, IMS/EVM, Technical Support Management (TSM), Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), and Business/COR Support.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5–7 years of progressive program or project management experience, preferably in DoD/USCG acquisition or shipbuilding programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-discipline teams in a shipyard or complex logistical environment.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • MSAM (Major System Acquisition Manual)
  • Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
  • SharePoint
  • Federal acquisition processes and regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Active Secret security clearance is required.

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented leader who excels at building strong customer relationships with USCG stakeholders while maintaining contract performance excellence and team morale.

About Heartland Consulting Heartland Consulting delivers high-quality professional services to federal government clients, with a strong focus on the U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Defense. We pride ourselves on integrity, innovation, and exceptional client service.

How to Apply Interested candidates should submit their resume and a brief cover letter highlighting relevant USCG/DoD project management experience to HR@heartlandconsulting.com.