Project Manager

About This Role

The Project Manager will oversee daily operations and deliver training for three distinct leadership development programs for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Engage with key stakeholders within MDA to ensure alignment of leadership development program with organizational goals and priorities
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders to provide updates on program progress, outcomes, and any potential issues
• Conduct regular quality assessments and evaluations to measure program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement
• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of coaches, facilitators, and support staff involved in program delivery
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies related to talent development and program management
• Prepare regular reports on program performance, outcomes, change request updates, and compliance for internal and external stakeholders
• Support the change request process to ensure changes are managed efficiently, minimize disruptions, and maintain alignment with the Missile Defense Agency’s mission
• Analyze assessment data to identify patterns, correlations, and insights that can inform program design and delivery
• Provide aggregated reports summarizing cohort-level trends, strengths, and areas for improvement with recommendations for program adjustments
• Develop or adapt assessment tools to align with MDA’s mission, strategic goals, and leadership development objectives
• Facilitate Catalyst, Horizons, and Senior Leader Academy programs
• Develop and deliver training content for leadership development and individual competency development components
• Facilitate the Capstone Project for sub-groups of students
• Administer 360-degree feedback assessments to participants to evaluate leadership behaviors, interpersonal skills, and areas of growth
• Facilitate one-on-one or group debrief sessions to help participants interpret assessment results and develop actionable plans for growth

Requirements

• Demonstrated talent development professional services with a minimum of ten (10) years in the talent development field and/or hold advanced degree(s) in relevant subject areas
• Ability to read, understand, speak, and write English to effectively communicate with employees and other MDA workers
• Experience managing a leadership development program that targets multiple cohorts from entry level to senior management
• Experience with the Government Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ)
• Demonstrated experience with implementing and interpreting a range of assessment tools including 360 and self-assessments
• Experience and capability to facilitate both in-person and virtual sessions

Qualifications

• Advanced degree(s) in relevant subject areas (e.g. MA/PhD in Organizational Leadership, Training, I/O Psychology)
• 10+ years in the talent development field

Nice to Have

• Familiarity and experience supporting the MDA

Benefits