Child Welfare Project Manager I

At JBS, we believe that strong project management is at the heart of fulfilling our vision to make real progress for real people, every day. We are a project centered company, reliant on the successful execution of projects to fuel the growth and sustainability of the company. Therefore, JBS Project Managers must be skilled in guiding projects from launch to close, and they must be curious and passionate changemakers.

Under the direct supervision of a more senior project manager (e.g., Project Manager II, Project Director, or PMO Director), the Project Manager I oversees a small project or phase(s) of a larger project. The Project Manager I supports the implementation of JBS project management best practices and utilizes established tools and resources to ensure the project functions smoothly. The Project Manager I uses a high level of attention to detail and organization in managing all aspects of a JBS project relative to scope, budget, timeline, and quality.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure the day-to-day functions of assigned projects follow established guidelines required by the client as well as JBS policies, procedures, and best practices
• Contribute to project work plans and timelines including prioritization of assigned tasks in coordination with the project director
• Ensure project deliverables meet client and JBS quality standards
• Establish, track, and maintain project commitments with external partners (i.e., consultants, vendors, subcontractors, temp staff) and assist in developing agreements and scopes of work
• Monitor project budgets by reviewing and tracking consultant vouchers, subcontractor invoices and other project expenditures. Review monthly project spending information and assist project director with the preparation of budget expense reports inclusive of burn rates and cost-to-complete estimates
• Manage any project performance tracking and dashboard systems
• Identify and connect project team members to tools and templates that support project goals and objectives
• Anticipate project risks, elevate information to project leadership, problem-solve implementation issues, and where appropriate, circulate lessons learned to project team members and/or the PMO
• Utilize technology to increase project effectiveness and efficiency

• Maintain organized documentation of project deliverables, background information, project progress detail, and available resources
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and semiannual reports to meet contract requirements and/or JBS corporate requirements
• Act as a reliable project point of contact ensuring requests and inquiries are addressed quickly, thoroughly, and professionally
• Support JBS business and proposal development efforts as directed by supervisor

• Project-Specific Job Focus

• Project financial monitoring and quality checks (e.g., Cost-to-Complete and/or Costpoint updates, travel, and ODCs).
• Monthly Contract Status Reporting
• Daily timesheet and utilization analysis and reporting

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in social services, public health, business administration, or other related field

Experience:

• Experience managing project budgets of at least 1M annually (Firm-Fixed Price and T&M)
• Experience managing subcontractor or grantee budgets
• A minimum of 3 years of project management experience working in child welfare (e.g., in scope, budget, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience assessing organizational capacity; readiness to implement specific innovations; and selecting, adapting, and designing child welfare programs and practices.
• Experience developing technical assistance work plans with clear timelines, outcomes, and rationales for service delivery, and deliver individualized training, coaching, and consultation to all state and territorial title IV-B/title IV-E child welfare agencies;
• Experience engaging state and territorial public child welfare agencies in capacity building projects to support building organization readiness, selecting and developing interventions, implementing changes, assessing progress and performance, and sustaining changes;

Language:

• English fluency (oral and written).

Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of project management best practices and methodologies.
• Knowledge of child welfare systems of care and relevant federal child welfare processes, such as Child and Family Services Reviews

Skills:

• Demonstrates strong attention to detail; well organized; can manage time to ensure tasks are completed on time and at the expected level of quality.
• Works well with others in a positive, courteous, and professional manner; functions well as a member of a team.
• Can handle multiple tasks at various stages and has the flexibility needed to adjust to last-minute requests for information and changing priorities or procedures.
• Takes initiative; asks questions when appropriate to do so.
• Takes a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Verbally articulate and clear in oral and written communication.
• Anticipates potential project risks and implements plans to avoid them.

Software Proficiency:

• Microsoft Office Suite (including advanced proficiency within Excel)

Project Management Platforms (e.g., Smartsheet, Monday.com)

Security clearance:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance (Federal Government background check)

Location:

• Remote with the consideration that if a candidate lives within a 50-mile radius of our North Bethesda or San Mateo offices, employment will be considered hybrid.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk or computer workstation.
• Regularly uses a computer, keyboard, and mouse.
• Normal or corrected vision to read documents, view computer screens, and perform tasks that require visual accuracy.
• Ability to hear and understand spoken information in person and over the phone.
• Minimal lifting and carrying may be required, typically light office supplies or documents.
• Ability to move within the office environment to access equipment, files, and interact with colleagues.
• Ability to handle occasional stress related to deadlines, workloads, or challenging tasks.

PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Master's degree. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.

Experience:

• Experience managing project budgets of at least 1M annually

Knowledge:

• Applied project management knowledge in the areas of government contracting, grants and cooperative agreement management, quality management, data analysis, and/or SDLC processes.

Software Proficiency:

• Microsoft SharePoint, Survey Management Platforms (e.g., Survey Monkey, Alchemer, Google Forms), Webinar Management Platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Adobe Connect), Listserv Platforms (e.g., MailChimp)

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position, nor will it be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

This position is subject to availability of funds and to any and all restrictions contained in the contract or contracts that provide funding for this position.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on the "Apply" link posted below and complete the application. Please include cover letter, resume, and at least (3) professional references.

Our company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Applicants can learn more about the company's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster at EEOPost.pdf. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.