Blackrock Strategy · 14 hours ago
Senior Project Manager/ Program Manager
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$76K/yr - $160K/yr
8+ years expBlackrock Strategy is a Veteran-Owned Small Business committed to offering advanced solutions to both government and commercial clients. The role involves managing complex, travel-intensive engagements and requires exceptional writing ability, strong organizational discipline, and judgment to operate effectively in politically sensitive environments.
Business IntelligenceConsultingRisk Management
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the end-to-end project lifecycle, from client onboarding through execution and closeout
Own project execution, tracking milestones, schedules, deliverables, dependencies, and performance requirements
Support contract execution and contract development, including scope refinement, tasking, and contract modifications
Serve as the primary client point of contact, maintaining credibility, professionalism, and responsiveness
Represent the firm directly with industry leaders, investors, and senior government stakeholders
Coordinate and manage client requests, ensuring timely, accurate, and well-documented responses
Develop and deliver polished client-facing products, including written reports, briefings, and presentation materials
Conduct targeted research and analysis to support project delivery and opportunity development
Identify and help evaluate follow-on work, scope expansions, and adjacent engagements
Maintain clear project documentation and internal coordination with leadership, SMEs, and partners
Perform light administrative execution support, including meeting coordination, notes, action tracking, and after-action reporting
Support heavy domestic travel (50% -75%) in support of contract execution and client engagement
Qualification
Required
An active Top-Secret security clearance
Demonstrated experience in a Project Manager and/or Program Manager role supporting client-driven work
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing executive-level, client-facing deliverables
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
Experience supporting contract execution and contract development, including oversight and documentation
Proven ability to interface effectively with senior government officials and industry executives
High degree of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
Ability to operate independently while maintaining alignment with leadership and cross-functional teams
Willingness and ability to travel to 50% - 75% as required by contract demands
Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, International Relations, Political Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred
Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
5 to 8 years of total professional experience
3 to 5 years of experience managing projects or workstreams from start to finish with increasing ownership
Experience supporting client-facing engagements and contract execution
Strong execution skills with developing strategic awareness
8 to 12+ years total professional experience
Over 5 years of experience owning complete project or program lifecycles
Trusted primary POC with strong stakeholder and political acumen
Proven judgement operating in high-visibility, sensitive environments
Ability to identify and shape follow-on opportunities and expanded scope
Preferred
Familiarity with DoD / DoW or government contracting environments
Functional understanding of private equity, venture capital, or investor-facing environments
Experience navigating politically sensitive, multi-stakeholder engagements
Background supporting high-visibility or complex programs involving senior decision-makers
Company
Blackrock Strategy
Blackrock Strategy is a consulting firm that provides business intelligence, risk mitigation, market research, and documentation services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase