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Corner Alliance Emergency Preparedness Project Manager in Washington, District Of Columbia
Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience while working in meaningful ways to create results for the government. We are currently seeking a Project Manager with 8+ years of experience to join our team and fully embrace our commitment to deliver, grow and thrive.
This role is contingent upon award
About the Role:
As a Project Manager supporting our Federal government client, you will be trusted to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of a large-scale technical implementation effort supporting complex capital budgeting, emergency preparedness, hazard mitigation, and public safety initiatives. This role is responsible for managing a complex, multi-stakeholder project that informs the development of systems designed to improve early emergency alerting capabilities and reduce risk to communities. The Project Manager will drive project delivery from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment across technical contributors, stakeholders, and leadership while delivering high-quality, timely, and actionable outputs.
Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Lead end-to-end project management for complex planning efforts supporting emergency preparedness and risk mitigation initiatives
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budget, work plans, milestones, and deliverable timelines
Coordinate and manage inputs from diverse stakeholders, including technical experts, partner organizations, and leadership
Plan, facilitate, and document stakeholder engagements such as interviews, workshops, and working sessions
Organize and manage workstreams and tasking across contributors, ensuring alignment and accountability
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to keep efforts on track
Drive the development of major deliverables, including budget, technical plans, reports, and supporting documentation
Synthesize complex technical and stakeholder input into clear, actionable, and well-structured outputs
Provide regular status reporting on progress, risks, and performance to program leadership
Ensure adherence to project requirements, deadlines, and quality standards in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Support coordination of budgeting inputs, resource planning, and level-of-effort tracking as needed
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Location:
You will work as part of a dynamic team remotely.
Required Experience/Skills:
A Bachelor’s degree
8+ years of professional experience
3+ years of relevant experience managing projects of similar scope and complexity
Experience supporting emergency preparedness, disaster response, or hazard mitigation programs at the federal, state, or local level
Experience coordinating projects related to public safety systems, early warning systems, or risk reduction initiatives
Demonstrated experience managing multi-stakeholder projects involving federal clients
Experience developing project plans, budgets, schedules, and deliverables in a structured environment
Experience with cost estimation, budgeting, or WBS development
Experience with technical planning efforts, implementation plans, or strategic reports
Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
US citizenship or permanent resident and the ability to pass public trust clearance or suitability
Preferred Experience/Skills:
Experience supporting USGS or FEMA
Experience supporting planning efforts for natural hazards (e.g., earthquakes, wildfires, floods, or other environmental risks)
Familiarity with emergency management frameworks, such as the National Response Framework (NRF), National Incident Management System (NIMS), or similar structures
PMP, CAPM, or similar project management certification
Experience working with scientific, engineering, or infrastructure-related projects
Don’t think you have everything for this role but are still very interested? Please don’t hold back from applying because you may not have it all. You can learn and grow with us. We're looking for someone who is coachable, unflappable in navigating challenges, resourceful in learning new skills, innovative in challenging the status quo, excellent in writing, analytical in thinking, skilled in prioritization, and a rapport builder with clients and colleagues.
About Us:
Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full-time employees including 401k matching (4%), PTO (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks (2-5 years) and 5 weeks (5 years+)), health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, FSA accounts, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays (including your birthday off), fitness & cell phone reimbursements, monthly all hands update meetings, annual in-person all hands team building day and evening out, regular check-ins for professional growth goals, semi-monthly one on one performance manager meetings, a social team that coordinates monthly events, use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative, and overall, a company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team.
Corner Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. We are dedicated to building a talented workforce that reflects the strength of our society and our shared commitment to excellence. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Corner Alliance please call (202) 754-8120 or email recruiting@corneralliance.com. Corner Alliance participates in the E-verify program and will provide the Federal Government with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S.
Visit us at www.corneralliance.com to learn more.
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