Program Manager

Job Type: Long-term W2 ContractLocation: Bethesda, MDOverviewOne of our clients is seeking an Executive Secretariat Program Manager to serve as the central authority for its publications and issuances. This role manages the full lifecycle of policies, administrative instructions, procedural documents, correspondence, records, and forms, along with related executive-secretariat processes. The ideal candidate brings deep federal or military administrative experience, polished executive-level writing, and comfort working with senior officials.ResponsibilitiesManage and execute the Publications and Issuances Program within the Executive SecretariatOversee the publication lifecycle: development, coordination, review, approval, dissemination, periodic review, and cancellationEnsure compliance with DoD, DHA, and command-level guidance, reviewing publications for format, structure, clarity, and enforceabilityCoordinate staffing and required legal, safety, clinical, administrative, and stakeholder reviews; track review cycles and enforce timely updatesMaintain the publications repository, including version control, accessibility, archiving, and removal of obsolete or superseded materialsDevelop templates, formatting standards, and guidance, and provide training and direct support to directoratesMaintain centralized publication and issuance tracking, providing status updates, metrics, and trend analysisProvide backup support for correspondence, records, and forms management during absences or surge operationsQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience5+ years of executive-level administrative and management support experience in a federal government or military environmentExperience managing official correspondence and task-tracking systems for a senior-level officeExperience working with senior officials (SES, Flag Officers, GS-15s, industry executives) and their staffsExtensive knowledge of military command structure, missions, and organizational relationships within the Department of WarIn-depth knowledge of government administration regulations and policies, including DoW/DHA correspondence and records-management requirementsExpert proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Ability to become proficient within 30 days in a government-provided correspondence-tracking database and SharePoint portalMastery of English grammar, punctuation, and executive-level drafting and editingExcellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skillsPreferred ExperienceDirect support of senior executivesExperience within DoW, DHA, or a Military Treatment Facility (MTF)