Jefferson Consulting Group, a well-respected, woman-owned small business in Washington, D.C. seeks a highly qualified individual to serve as Task Order Manager in support of the United States Agency for International Development's Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs (USAID/LPA). The Task Order Manager is responsible for overseeing Jefferson's task order/contract with USAID/LPA, including project performance management systems as well as recruitment and retention strategies to meet staffing requirements.

USAID/LPA serves as the primary liaison between USAID and the American people, Congress, the media, and other key constituencies. USAID/LPA has overall responsibility for the entire Agency's communications and provides overall coordination for all aspects of legislative and public affairs. In addition, USAID/LPA directs the USAID communication strategy and policies; is responsible for communicating, positioning, messaging, and branding; develops outreach and educational programs; leads the Agency online marketing strategy and manages the external and internal web presences; and produces events, promotional publications, and other communication products to generate support for the Agency mission.

The Task Order Manager must have a strong background in personnel and project performance management. Jefferson senior-level personnel provide leadership, strategic guidance, and oversight of staff and the program. The Task Order Manager oversees USAID/LPA Institutional Support Services contract operations, serves as the key company representative for the project, and ensures strong collaboration with US Government clients, subcontractors, and other partners.

At Jefferson Consulting Group, we are not just building a team; we are cultivating a community of exceptional individuals driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Joining the Jefferson team means stepping into an environment that values collaboration, encourages creative thinking, and celebrates individual strengths. Here, you'll find a vibrant culture that fosters sharing and connectedness where careers are nurtured, exciting and meaningful work is encouraged, and continuous learning from the smartest people in the industry.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide the central management and oversight necessary to fulfill all the requirements of the task order. This includes cost and quality control of all tasks and assignments.
• Serve as the primary point-of-contact for Jefferson with USAID.
• Serve as the individual bearing primary responsibility for technical aspects of contract performance, as well as hiring of personnel, reporting, and other management related requirements of the task order/contract.
• Respond to requests for assistance by understanding the request and properly fielding appropriate personnel and other resources.
• Report to USAID technical and contract personnel in accordance with USAID reporting requirements.
• Work collaboratively and often with USAID staff and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement a recruitment and retention strategy to meet staffing requirements.
• Supervise recruitment and hiring for administrative, programmatic, and technical positions.
• Supervise staff training and development to ensure professionalism and skill enhancement.
• Oversee task order performance monitoring and documentation.
• Establish performance management systems to track task activity, quality, and progress against specified tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Management, Human Resources, or related field such as Public Administration, Organizational Development, or Industrial Psychology.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in personnel/performance management; demonstrated management and supervision of staff; and experience managing administrative and financial reporting systems.
• Experience managing multiple work streams and coordinating the execution of diverse requirements in complex environments.
• Strong organizational, communication, writing and analytical skills to effectively interact with program and contracting officials, as well as all levels of staff.
• Excellent diplomacy and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail, high standards of excellence and commitment to perform and execute all project activities successfully.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Google Workspace applications.

Jefferson Consulting Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic data, veteran status, or any category protected by law.

Jefferson Consulting Group is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, JCG will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Department at (202) 626-8550 via email: HR@jeffersonconsulting.com