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Akima, LLC

Logistics Analyst / PR Creator

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

$55K - $67K/yr

... and contracts. * Exercise independent judgment to research, evaluate, and manage rejected ... Manage PR activities working with various types of funding requests including Incremental, OFDs ...

ManTech

Senior Public Affairs Officer

Springfield, VA

$140K - $224K/yr

Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Public Affairs, Journalism, or a related field. In lieu of a ... Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the ...

GRVTY

Public Affairs Officer - Junior

Springfield, VA

$80K - $95K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field. * Strong ... federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and ...

GRVTY

Public Affairs Officer - Mid

Springfield, VA

$90K - $125K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field. * Strong ... federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and ...

GRVTY

Public Affairs Officer - Senior

Springfield, VA

$120K - $150K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field. * Strong ... federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and ...

Chesterfield County

Contract Officer

Chesterfield, VA · On-site

$56K - $85K/yr

... Public Relations, or related field; two years of experience in public sector procurement; or an ... The contract administration process includes coordination of contract kick-off meetings ...

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What is a contract project manager?

Contract project managers are professionals who oversee and manage projects on a contractual basis rather than as permanent employees. They are typically hired for a specific project or period, bringing expertise in planning, executing, and closing projects to ensure they meet objectives, timelines, and budgets. These managers may work independently or through staffing agencies, and often handle diverse industries and project types. Their responsibilities include coordinating teams, managing resources, communicating with stakeholders, and mitigating risks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract project manager?

To thrive as a Contract Project Manager, you need strong project management skills, experience with contract negotiation, and typically a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. Familiarity with project management tools like Microsoft Project, contract management systems, and certifications such as PMP are highly valuable. Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills help build client relationships and manage project deliverables efficiently. These abilities are critical for ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with contractual obligations.

What are some common challenges faced by contract project managers, and how can they be addressed?

Contract Project Managers often face challenges such as managing multiple stakeholders with differing expectations, navigating tight deadlines, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. To address these, it's important to establish clear communication channels, set realistic timelines, and maintain meticulous documentation. Building strong relationships with clients and team members can also help in proactively identifying and resolving potential issues, ensuring successful project delivery.

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Public Relations Specialist - Journeyman

Red Carrot

Arlington, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Public Relations Specialist - Journeyman
Level: Journeyman  |  Work Location: On-Site – Arlington, VA
⚠ This position is contingent upon contract award.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Red Carrot is seeking a Journeyman Public Relations Specialist to support the customer's External Affairs office. This is a high-visibility role supporting strategic communications, media relations, conference planning, and stakeholder engagement on behalf of one of the nation's most critical federal agencies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop media engagement strategies for campaigns, announcements, and events including identifying target media outlets and reporters
  • Produce media clips and ad hoc analysis of print and online coverage to assess the effectiveness of customer outreach
  • Prepare media kits, releases, fact sheets, and responses to media inquiries
  • Support strategic communications planning for product rollouts and customer campaigns
  • Draft communication materials including talking points, social media content, web content, and leave-behind materials
  • Support conference and event planning including pre-event logistics, staffing plans, and after-action reports
  • Develop weekly and monthly media analysis reports
  • Facilitate stakeholder engagement and partnership outreach in support of customer campaigns
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • BS/BA in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience planning PR campaigns and working with client and project team members
  • Federal government communications experience strongly preferred
  • Must live in the local area; may be required to come into the Arlington, VA office as determined by leadership
  • Ability to obtain a DHS Fitness Determination

 

Benefits at Red Carrot:    

At Red Carrot, we empower you to be a leader. We attract and develop talent from all backgrounds because we believe there’s strength in diversity, offering different perspectives and skills. Together, we can solve our client’s biggest challenges. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.     

  • Training and Development – Tuition reimbursement and professional trainings for eligible employees.
  • Healthcare – Top-tier medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability coverage.     
  • 401(k) Plan – 401(k)-retirement and Roth plan with company matching and no vesting period.     
  • Profit Sharing – Discretionary profit-sharing plan to all eligible employees after one year of employment.          
  • Paid Time Off – Provides flexible work hours, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays.   

About Us:

Red Carrot is an award-winning, woman-owned small business built for the complexity of federal government work. We partner with clients to advance their goals — powered by a team fueled by passion, backed by intelligence, and grounded in expertise.

From day one, we've applied industrial engineering principles and data analytics to solve complex problems with precision. Our approach is research-centric, data-informed, and audience-oriented — and it's how we deliver work that actually moves the needle.

We exist to strengthen the organizations and communities we serve through trusted, purposeful communication. That's not a tagline — it's the standard we hold ourselves to on every engagement.

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, with a strong and growing presence in Washington, D.C., our team works with clients across the country. Distance doesn't dilute our service. We build capacity where our clients need it, delivering Strategic Communications, Customer Experience, Management Consulting, and Human Capital Solutions that fit their mission — and their moment.

We're the partner organizations turn to when communication challenges are real, the stakes are high, and the work has to matter.

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