The Project Management Director – Capabilities Gap Analyst is responsible for assessing and enhancing project management capabilities for a federal government client. This role involves identifying skills, process, and technology gaps within project management teams, developing improvement strategies, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
To Apply: Submit resumes and cover letters through this posting or to [email protected]. Resumes and cover letters will be accepted until February 28, 2025.
Candidates from all backgrounds are welcome to apply for our open positions and to join our bench of talented professionals.
Salary Range: $120,000 to $140,000 based on experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities
1. Capabilities Assessment & Gap Analysis
- Evaluate current project management practices, skills, and tools against industry best practices.
- Conduct skills assessments and competency mapping for project managers and teams.
- Identify gaps in project execution, leadership, and strategic alignment.
- Collaborate closely with management to determine priority countries/regions and determine capacity building needs based on CBP priorities and interagency agreement requirements.
- Provide analysis, training support, and technical writing as needed and assist leadership with completing assessments and reports.
- Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships with CBP components, interagency partners, and overseas staff.
2. Strategy & Process Improvement
- Develop strategies to address identified gaps through training, mentorship, and process optimization.
- Recommend best-fit project management methodologies.
- Standardize project management frameworks and governance models to improve efficiency.
3. Training & Development
- Design and implement training programs to upskill project managers and teams.
- Stay updated with industry trends and recommend certifications
4. Performance Measurement & Reporting
- Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for project management effectiveness.
- Develop dashboards and reports to track project management and capability improvements.
- Provide insights and recommendations to Avid Core and INA Management.
5. Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management
- Collaborate with INA and Avid Core leadership to align strategies.
- Facilitate workshops and discussions to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Lead change management initiatives to support new processes and methodologies
- Other duties as assigned.
6. Management of Direct Reports
- Set clear goals, conduct regular performance evaluations, and oversee the deliverables for direct reports to ensure that they meet contractual and project requirements.
- Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for direct reports.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Project Management, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in project/program management, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
- Strong expertise in project management frameworks, governance, and industry best practices.
- Certifications such as PMP, Agile, or similar preferred.
- Experience in organizational development, training, or process improvement is a plus.
- Proficiency with the full Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint) required.
Key Skills
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
- Data analysis and reporting.
- Self-starter and strong leadership skills.
- Able to manage multiple high-priority tasks.
- Technical writing skills.
- Project coordination and stakeholder engagement.
- Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment.
- Able to manage and follow up on deadlines, as well as to identify and recommend solutions and next steps.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Fun and energetic.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Vision, dental, short-term and long-term disability
- 401K with employer match (after six months of employment)
- Federal and non-federal paid holidays
- Paid time off and carry-over policy (upon employment and accrued)
- Generous bonus program based on firm and individual performance
- An opportunity to learn and grow in an inclusive and supportive environment with a fun team